The ram skulls visible on each side of his throne represent a fiery character, determination and leadership. The ram is also a symbol of Aries, the astral ruler of the Emperor. As the first sign of the zodiac, Aries stands for authority, leadership and father-type characteristics.
His crown of twelve triangles points to him as being the ruler of the world. He is always open to new things. Though he is dressed as a warrior, he holds no weapons because he is kind and always willing to handle conflicts in a peaceful manner.
He is the archetype for the man of creation. With his right hand he holds the Egyptian Ankh, also known as the Cross of Life. His stone-made throne represents the material world and that everything on Earth is protected by law and wisdom. The Emperor’s white hair and beard suggest that he has the age of the wise and symbolize experience, the reign of wisdom. He has learnt and acquired experience during his long life, which makes him trustworthy to be addressed for advice. His holding a gold sphere in his left hand implies that he is able to carry out his plans or to supervise. He is also an objective observer who is not blinded by emotions.
His armor shows him being isolated from external influences. He’s living in a strict and rigid environment as he is well aware that clear thinking comes only when feelings and emotions are put aside. However, the water and the soil at the base of the mountain behind him suggest that making a decision solely by rock-solid arguments without relying on senses may lead to problems. Simply put, a good ruler must have the brain and the heart too. Most often, the Emperor is a reference for our capacity to reason.
The Emperor imposes respect, he means authority and is the symbol for success in the material world. He symbolizes our ability to overcome the material side of life and restore order. He drives our energies towards achieving our goals. Now is the time to take active r