IV The Emperor

The Emperor symbolizes masculine pride. In short: The Hero Complex.

When you see the Emperor show up in a reading, you're dealing with someone who is coldly logical, prideful, and motive-driven to accomplish their goals. Preferably heroic goals.

WARNING! They are passionate--for Fights Only. Nothing else. They have Zero interest in Romance. Not kidding here. The Emperor's romantic interests start and end at "Wham-bam, thank you, ma'am." It's not that they can't love, it's that they Don't Want To, and see no reason to.

When the Emperor is in Reverse, the masculine pride is still there, but with no accomplishments to back it up. After all, why should they work when they can get someone else to do it for them then claim the credit?

Do not be fooled! This card can signify a Female as easily as a Male. Women get Hero-complexes too! To identify who this represents in your reading, you need to look at the Traits, not the Gender. The Emperor may even be yourself!