The Emperor

I think I'm sensing a trend with traditionally masculine cards. I drew the Chariot yesterday, which is a bit like active and conquering masculinity, and now today I've drawn the Emperor, who is the father figure that tells you to obey the rules, do your homework, and go to bed on time or you'll be punished. Everywhere he is, fathering, structure, authority, and regulation are as well.

In case it wasn't clear, I'm sort of uncomfortable with rules.

But the message of the king of regulations here is clear: I might just need some sort of routine in my life. There's not really any routine for me at all. If the boything wasn't around, I'm not sure I'd even cook for myself every day. I think that's why I drew the Emperor, really. Routine might help me get through life more contentedly, but the idea of having to do something every single day even when I don't feel like it is grating.

Oh good God, now that I've gone back and re-read, I seem like a child. But I don't wanna do it! I'm busy! Leave me alone! I'll do it later! Five more minutes! Come on!

I think I've still got a lot of growing up to do.