Okay, so I’ve been messing around with tarot cards for a while, you know, just for fun and some self-reflection. And today, I decided to focus on “The Emperor” card, specifically how it relates to love.
First, I cleared my space. Lit a candle, put on some chill music, the whole nine yards. Made it feel, like, sacred, you know? Then I shuffled my deck, focusing on the question, “What does the Emperor card mean for my love life right now?”
I pulled the card, and bam! The Emperor. Straight up. No reversals or anything.
What I Did Next
- I spent some time just looking at the card. Really taking in the imagery. The stern-looking dude on his throne, all that ram symbolism, the ankh in his hand.
- Then I grabbed my journal and started jotting down my initial thoughts. Stuff like “structure,” “stability,” “authority,” and even “control” came to mind.
- I thought about my current relationship (or lack thereof, in some cases, haha). How could these Emperor-y qualities be showing up? Or maybe they were missing?
- For me I am single, So I considered, Am I being too rigid in my expectations? Am I subconsciously seeking someone to take “control” rather than a true partnership? Am I attracting people who are overly dominant or, conversely, am I being the dominant one?
I dug a little deeper. I remembered that the Emperor is also about taking responsibility and being decisive. So, I asked myself: Am I taking responsibility for my own happiness in love? Am I making clear, conscious choices, or am I just drifting along?
Then I started free-writing. No editing, no censoring, just letting the thoughts flow. It was kinda messy, but some interesting stuff came out. I realized I’ve been holding back, afraid of making the “wrong” move in my love. The Emperor card, for me, was a nudge to be bolder, to take charge of my romantic destiny, so to speak.
Finally, I ended the session by drawing another card for * gave me a bit more context. All of this to create a plan to do what the cards say.
It was a pretty enlightening experience, not gonna lie. It’s not about predicting the future, but more about gaining clarity and insight into my own patterns and behaviors. I think the Emperor card is pushing me to be more proactive and grounded in my approach to love. Less daydreaming, more doing!
