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The Empress is the great mother goddess governing the cycle of birth, death and rebirth. She symbolizes attainment in all things traditionally feminine, such as fertility, hearth, home, marriage and motherhood. It is a time of abundance, fertility, domestic stability, material wealth. This card also represents the abundance of all things that come with an open mind and generous spirit. It is feminine progress. She is beauty, intelligence and spiritual strength and a nurturer. She is a wise woman who makes decisions based on the facts at hand. She is a woman who can be forceful and strong willed in her position of authority. She is a businesswoman who is level-headed and practical but she is also kind and charitable who instills confidence and nurtures others. She is a role model. This card can also represent the seeker’s mother or someone with maternal traits. It can also represent a woman in a position of power or authority. Reversed - Too easy going. Not protecting your rights. Lack of interest and concentration. Frittering away resources. Loss of material possessions. Infertility or unwanted pregnancy. Infidelity. Vanity. Domestic turmoil. Overly protective behavior.
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