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You philosophers are lucky men. You write on paper and paper is patient. Unfortunate Empress that I am, I write on the susceptible skins of living beings.


-Catherine the Great

Upright:

The Empress expresses a motherly and traditional view of femininity. Sensuality, a nurturing nature, pregnancy, and beauty. This card encourages you to get in touch with your sensuality, express yourself creatively, and take on a more connected and caring role with others.

Inverted:

You may be losing some of yourself by neglecting your needs in favor of nurturing someone else. You may be having trouble connecting with others or expressing yourself creatively.