The Major Arcana Tarot card associated with Aries is The Emperor.
By Michelle Crandell
In Tarot, The Emperor is the Major Arcana card corresponding with the astrological sign of Aries, the Ram. People born under the sign of Aries/Emperor are drawn to objects and projects in the material world. The Emperor is associated with earthly power, father figures, leaders, and pioneers.
Emperors enjoy governing people, constructing or maintaining physical objects, and becoming authorities on how things work. People who embody the energy of The Emperor are confident, individualistic, ethical, and responsible.
They long to create a positive, lasting legacy in the physical world. Positive Emperors seek knowledge about a project before taking action: look before they leap. They have a deep love for bringing creative projects into the real world.
At their best, these kingly individuals see home, family, and work as domains they need to protect and keep secure. The world of relationships can be mysterious and confusing to them; yet, their desire for companionship and sexual satisfaction motivates Emperors to find lasting relationships. Others see the Emperor as strong, confident, and courageous.
“Shadow” Emperor qualities include arrogance, stubbornness, abuse of power, and self-centeredness. Shadow Emperor archetypes include Tyrant, Mob Boss, Despot, Zeus, Authoritarian, and Dictator. Challenges for Aries/Emperor individuals: curbing or overcoming impatience, stubbornness, shortsightedness, mental rigidity, and lack of empathy.
Michelle Crandell provides individual Tarot readings for a fee. Once a year, she teaches LEARN TO READ TAROT. Call if interested in her next class. To learn more, email michelle.crandell@gmail.com, or call 501-655-6242.
