The Empress Tarot Card Meaning (Upright)

Getting The Empress when asking about your love life as a single person suggests you’re radiating magnetic energy right now that is attractive to other people. People may find themselves drawn to your natural charm and warmth. This is a great time to receive love rather than chase it by letting others come to you. You may attract someone who wants to build something with you because they see your natural worth. The Empress also gently reminds you to love yourself first and to give to others from a place of wholeness. You must take care of your needs first in order to properly take care of the needs of your partner.

The Empress upright in regards to a new or potential relationship is a very positive sign. There’s a sense of wholeness, nurturance, mutual respect and a sense of comfort between you two. This is someone who desires to see you for who you really are without pretense or projection. This connection could be the start of something long-term, especially if both of you are looking for meaningful emotional connection beyond just the physical.

In an existing relationship, this card shows a period of growth in your relationship. This could be the “next step”, like having a child, moving in together, or becoming engaged. The Empress encourages both you and your partner to nurture each other. But it’s also a reminder to not lose yourself in caring for your partner. Be mindful to keep your own identity.

Pulling The Empress when asking about your ex means that your ex had a significant impact on you emotionally. The Empress in this can can indicate that you gave a lot of yourself in the relationship—and perhaps didn’t receive the nurturance and commitment in return that you were hoping for. Now’s the time to pour that energy back into yourself and your own hobbies, your own wishes and dreams and goals.

Pulling The Empress when asking about your crush means there is likely a mutual attraction between you two. Your crush is noticing how irresistible you really are, whether they’ve made that known or not. This card means you have a certain magnetism about you
that makes people feel comfortable and safe in your presence. It’s a good time to flirt and send signals to your crush. Be mindful though that The Empress doesn’t chase. She is chased, because she knows her worth.

Pulling The Empress when asking about your child indicates that your maternal or nurturing bond with your child is very strong. This card reflects the love and care you’ve been pouring into your child, and it shows. The Empress can also serve as a reminder to not lose yourself in parenting. Your needs matter too, and you can’t parent effectively if you’re burned out.

Getting The Empress when asking about your friend suggests this friendship is filled with unconditional care and affection. It’s a friendship that’s warm, nurturing and where both of you feel supported and understood by the other. This friendship makes the both of you feel valued and supported, and you both feel like you’re seen by the other. Whether this friendship is new or still developing, it has the potential to be a long-lasting bond.

Pulling The Empress when asking about your former friend reflects the close bond you and your ex friend had at one point in time. This friendship was likely marked by intimacy, emotional closeness, comfort and support. But since this friendship is over, The Empress may be signaling that once one or both of you no longer needed that support or comfort from the other, the friendship dissolved. Cherish the memories you formed with them, and release with love.

The Empress upright when asking about an enemy or someone you dislike isn’t an overtly hostile card; it rather signals a more passive-aggressive nature or someone who hides their true nature behind a caring façade. Or this person could be envious of your own maternal energy, feeling inadequate because you remind them of what they lack when they’re in your presence. Alternatively, this card can denote someone who means well, but is domineering and even smothering, which can feel suffocating.

The Empress Work and Finances

Pulling The Empress when asking about a potential business idea is a yes card. This is especially the case if your business idea revolves around something creative, community-building or spiritual. Your business venture may not be wildly profitable, but it will provide you with a lot of meaning and fulfillment and will bring you a lot of joy.

The Empress upright when asking about your current job or career signals that you’re finally in a place where your efforts and skills are being recognized and appreciated. Those you work with or even your clients may be drawn to your creativity, warm, leadership and caring nature. The Empress is a collaboration card, so working well with others is key to furthering your career goals. Alternatively, if you’re not in a career path that feels fulfilling to you on a spiritual level, The Empress reminds you that perhaps pivoting to something more aligned with your soul will bring you more contentment.

The Empress upright when asking about your career idea means that your business idea has major potential to grow, but especially if it taps into human needs like connection, wellness, beauty and spirituality. This is a great sign if your business idea revolves about the feminine. Even so, The Empress is a card of bringing ideas into fruition and the creative spirit, so any business venture that involves creative ideas work well here.

The Empress when asking about your current business is a sign of business satisfaction, connecting with clients and expansion. You may be naturally charming and magnetic, which attracts people to you. The Empress here suggests making use of your natural talents to connect with others to expand and grow your business. Remember, it’s not about “hustling”, but embracing your unique style and doing work that is fulfilling on a soul level.

The Empress when asking about your finances and money means financial abundance is either already here or on its way. This is a great card to pull when asking how you’ll do financially in the near future. Keep in mind though, this card doesn’t usually mean sudden wealth or windfalls, but steady, sustainable financial gain. Don’t be afraid to ask for a promotion, a raise, or take on a side gig that involves connecting with others (spiritual work, customer service, healthcare, etc.).

The Empress Pregnancy

Getting The Empress when asking “am I pregnant?” is one of the strongest pregnancy cards in the deck. The Empress is about our connection to life and creating “something” from “nothing”. Whether you’re asking if you’re pregnant right now or will be soon, the answer is likely yes. If you’re in the early stages of pregnancy, this is a positive sign of a healthy pregnancy.