Major Arcana

Court Cards

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I am the Empress. I come to you from the WHEEL OF CHANGE. I am woman. I am beautiful. I am East Indian. I am Thai. I am Vietnamese. I am indigenous. I am every race. I am every ethnicity. I represent all cultures. I am all women. I come to you from the mountains, valleys and fields. Their colors of green, yellow and orange radiate through me, enveloping me with fertility and growth (green); prosperity, ambition, action and success (orange); and intelligence, memory and imagination (yellow).

The moon peeks out from the blue skies, watching over me as I make my journey. I walk between two apple trees, one blossoming with vibrant pink flowers bringing me peace and affection and one blossoming with shiny red apples stirring the passions within me. I come and sit myself down on a small island that rests in the middle of a stream. This is my throne. This is my kingdom. This is my home.

I am mother. My big belly, alive with life, and the upper part of my legs are covered with a red piece of clothing giving me strength, energy, passion, courage, blood, love and survival. My upper body is bare with several multicolored necklaces dangling between my heavy breasts. A crown of red roses sits atop my long, flowing, beautiful black hair. I hold half an apple in each hand, the inside exposing a five pointed star representing fertility, love and sexuality. Tenderly, I care for a basket of eggs that sits between my feet. The eggs have limited potential. Before life even appears in this world, potential is its foundation.

When you meet me be not afraid for I am your mother. I will take care of you and nurture you. Though I am filled with femininity I will protect all who I take under my wing. Things are starting to grow and blossom in your life. A new baby is on the way. Creativity is something you should focus on for any endeavors you assume will be successful. It is important for you to surround yourself with children for they who have experienced so little of life are the most creative. Take care of your home. Remember me as you walk through the mountains, valleys and fields.

Su Lin