Upright Meaning
Fertility, abundance, nature, feminine creativity, motherhood, prosperity
Fertility
abundance
nature
feminine creativity
motherhood
Reversed Meaning
Creative sterility, dependence, smothering motherhood, excessive luxury
Creative sterility
dependence
smothering motherhood
excessive luxury
Esoteric Symbolism
The Empress is surrounded by ripe wheat and lush forest. Her shield bears Venus ♀. Her crown of 12 stars evokes the zodiac. Letter Daleth: the Door, passage through which all life enters the manifested world.