The Empress asks us to give in fully to our emotional expressions and physical pleasures. She is connected completely to the realm of the senses. This is a call to spend more time enjoying yourself, others, and the environments around you. Take your morning a little slower and savor that coffee or tea. Admire the beauty and life of nature. Do something that makes you or someone else feel good, for no reason at all.

This card also speaks to the act of creation, and nurturing what we choose to bring to life. The obvious direction here is fertility or pregnancy, but there are many ways we can actively create: a new project, a hobby, or a more comforting living space. It can mean nurturing yourself. If there’s something you may have been neglecting (yourself, a friend, a potted plant, a creative outlet, physical wellness), the Empress is a reminder to shift your focus back and reconnect in a supportive, nourishing way.

What needs more of your attention this season?

Connection with and expression of your feelings. Finding meaning in nourishing yourself or something else.