The Emperor in the Tarot and the Senex Archetype
4 min readMay 22, 2021
(Based on the representations found on the Rider-Waite-Smith deck.)
As I work through the Tarot, I find the astrological associations occasionally puzzling and often contradictory. I have committed to memory Aries’ rulership over the Emperor, despite the card’s common associations with stability, rationality and structure. The stereotypes around the sign of Aries is that, while natural leaders, they are often impetuous, brash, and impulsive. As a cardinal-fire sign, Aries spark creativity or ignite ideas. This is obviously a very different energy…
