Card 1 - Emperor
In the Emperor tarot card, a stoic ruler determine can be seen on his throne, which is adorned with the heads of four rams, representing his astrological sign - Aries. In one hand, he includes a scepter, representing his reign and his proper to rule, and inside the different an orb, a image of the kingdom that he watches over. The lengthy beard of the emperor represents his big experience; over time he has found out much about what it takes to rule, to establish power, authority and entire order for the benefit of his people.
Behind him, the barren mountains indicates his determination, his ambition for greater heights and his management capability. Contrast this with his complement, the Empress, whose flowing fields are full of nurturing kindness. The Emperor instead rules with grit, energy and force.
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Card 2 - Seven of Wands
The Seven of Wands has an image of a man who's standing on a tall hill and being challenged by the warring parties below. He appears to be protecting this role and attacking in retaliation. It is thrilling to notice that within the Rider-Waite depiction of the Seven of Wands, the person is wearing no longer matching shoes. This is connected to the symbolism of being on uneven floor or no longer having a stable footing in life.
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