The Empress Image -
She holds a golden scepter topped with a globe, symbolizing her authority and control over the natural world.
In the traditional Rider-Waite-Smith deck , the image is rich with symbols of fertility and nature: The Empress image
A heart-shaped shield at her feet bears the symbol of Venus, the planet of love, beauty, and creativity. She holds a golden scepter topped with a
Her dress is adorned with pomegranates, a classical symbol of fertility and the eternal renewal of life. the planet of love
She is surrounded by a verdant forest, a flowing river (representing the flow of emotions and creativity), and fields of golden wheat (symbolizing abundance and a successful harvest).
