Enthusiasm, Power, Stability
Appearance
A man seated on a throne decorated with ram's heads. He bears a scepter in one hand and an orb in the other. He may be depicted with an eagle.
Story
The Fool was given options by the Magician, and decided on one with help from the High Priestess. He learned how to develop it, thanks to the Empress. Now he must manage it. How to do this?
He approaches a great Emperor seated on a stone throne. The Fool is amazed by the way the Emperor is instantly, eagerly obeyed in every particular; at how well his Empire is run. Respectfully, he asks the Emperor how it is he does this. And the Emperor answers: "Strong will and a solid foundation. It's all very well," he explains to the Fool, "to be dreamy, creative, instinctual, patient; but to control one must be alert, brave and aggressive."
Ready now to lead rather than be led, the Fool heads out with new purpose and direction.
Divinatory Meanings
Eagerness, enthusiasm, energy, aggression. Conviction, reason, to be direct and without guile. Stability, power, protection.
Reversed
Tyranny; impatience, demanding, controlling, immature.
The Fool | The Magician | The High Priestess | The Empress | The Emperor | The Hierophant | The Lovers | The Chariot | Strength | The Hermit | Wheel of Fortune | Justice | The Hanged Man | Death | Temperance | The Devil | The Tower | The Star | The Moon | The Sun | Judgement | The World
