Tarot Wisdom: The Empress (Major Arcana)
In this card we see the queen surrounded by all the natural abundance her world has to offer. The sky is sunny, the trees and nature surround her, and she sits comfortable upon her cushioned throne, relishing in the current moment, enjoying all that surrounds her. This card also comes up around pregnancies, be they literal or in the case of being "pregnant" with new ideas, creative force, etc. This card reminds us to take joy in all that surrounds us in the given moment. There are always many things to be thankful for and inspired by.

• 1st Position:

  Feelings, intuition, expressing yourself, awareness, learning to find joy in the things that matter the most: the simple ones. This card represents motherhood and maternal instincts and comes up around those who are very nurturing, deep feeling, and protective.

• 2nd Position:

  You want to find something that will make you feel fulfilled. A means of self expression that has value. You may be feeling disconnected from your source at present, or just like there is a little something missing that you can't quite pinpoint. Blocks to creative energy or the need to find a constructive outlet to express your thoughts/emotions.

• 3rd Position:

  Feeling like you are treading water. Feeling unable to live up to your fullest potential, not having all your heart desires. There are fears of not being accepted by others, or not being needed. You have an overwhelming desire at times to be needed, because it makes you feel more valuable, but may have difficulty fulfilling your own dreams or making sure your own needs are being met.

• 4th Position:

  You need to find balance between self and others and to focus more on abundance than lack. We all have to find a place where we need to honor ourselves while also helping others. When you measure your worth based solely on what you can contribute to others, you lose your own identity. The best role models and positive examples are those who are self-fulfilled and can then nurture that same peace in others.

• 5th Position:

  Learn to trust yourself more... Get back in touch with your own spirit, and enjoy the simple things that make life joyful. If you are always striving for future happiness you miss the joy of the present moment. Life is lived more fully when we focus on the blessings that are rather than what we feel is lacking. Take time to creatively express yourself and to show gratitude and you will draw more of that same positive energy into your life.

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