tarot: the emperor, the king canvas print

The Emperor (IV) is the fourth trump or Major Arcana card in traditional tarot decks. It is used in game playing as well as in divination. Wikipedia Depiction: The Emperor sits on a ram-adorned throne, a symbol of Mars. He holds an ankh sceptre in his right hand, and a globe, symbol of domination, in his left. The Emperor sits atop a stark, barren mountain, a sign of "sterility of regulation, and unyielding power". Meaning: This card is suggestive of stability and security in life. You are on top of things and everything in under your control. It is your hard work, discipline and self control that have bought you this far. It means that you are in charge of your life now setting up your own rules and boundaries. Upright card (keywords): Authority, Father figure, Law and order, Leadership, Power, Promotion Reversed card (keywords): Control freak, Immaturity, Lack of discipline, Loss of authority, Manipulative friends Element: Fire Ruling planet: Mars