Drawing The Empress Card And Judgment Tarot Cards Together | What Do They Mean When Together? | A Complete Guide

A key aspect of reading your own tarot is interpreting cards. For a beginner interpreting a single card can be fine, as there are plenty of resources to help you out, however interpreting two or more can be very tricky.

However, if you have been practising single card readings for a while a 2 card spread will be a great introduction into reading multiple cards.

As you’ve found this page, you’re probably wondering how to interpret the The Empress card and Judgment card together in particular.

The The Empress card and Judgment have unique qualities and will interact with each other in different ways depending on what kind of reading you are doing.

What does The Empress and Judgment mean together?

The combination of The Empress and The Judgment tarot cards suggests that you are about to embark on a new phase of life in which you will be bringing new life into the world. This new life could be in the form of a child, a new project or venture, or anything else that you have been working towards. This is a time of new beginnings, and you will be able to achieve a great deal if you are clear about your goals and purpose in life. The Judgment card indicates that you will need to make some important decisions during this time, and you should trust your intuition to guide you. The Empress card suggests that you will be able to create something beautiful and abundant in your life, and The Judgment card indicates that you will be able to make the decisions that are necessary to achieve this.

The meaning of the cards will depend on what kind of reading you are doing and the question you asked the deck. This is a guide covering the general meanings of the cards and how they relate to each other.

Common 2-card spreads

Whilst it’s great to know who these two cards interact with each other, it’s important to note that the meaning will depend on the context of your spread

The most common 2 card spreads I recommend to newer readers are:

• The 2 card cross (otherwise known as “The Fool’s Journey”)
• The 2 card “Yes or No”

“The Fool’s Journey”

Setup: The two card cross is where you place two cards face up, one placed vertically and with one laying horizontally over

Interpretation: The 2 cards represent a “situation” and a “challenge”. The first card will describe the situation you are in with the second horizontal card being the “challenge” crossing you (literally crossing you in this case!)

Reading: Using the overviews in this guide is a great way to start. First, look at the meanings of the 2 cards, and see how they might relate either as your “situation” or “challenge”. Once you have that you can look at the general overview for how the two cards interact with each other.

The benefit of this spread is that it can give clarity when you’re feeling uncertain or anxious. Once you have clarity of thought, and a strong idea of what your challenge is you can find solutions to help your situation

The 2 card “Yes or No”

Setup: The 2 card “Yes or No” is where you place two cards face up side by side, whilst asking your deck a “yes or no” question.

Interpretation: Each card in a tarot deck has a “yes” or a “no” meaning. Look at the meanings of each card, and you will have your answer.

The benefit of this is you get a stronger yes or no compared to a single card draw. You may find you often get a mix of “yes or no”, and this is fine. It simply means there is doubt, or things are not yet clear.

Yes or No meaning

Both The Empress and Judgment mean “Yes” when being asked a question. There is no doubt here, if you draw The Empress and Judgment the answer to your query is “YES”.

The “Yes” and “No” meanings can differ from reader to reader. The meanings here are based on what I believe are the generally accepted definitions.

What does The Empress mean?

For health, The Empress Tarot card signifies creation, abundance, fertility and good parenting. This suggests that if you are working on improving your health, you are likely to be successful. You may also find that your financial situation improves as a result of your improved health. In relationships, The Empress Tarot card suggests that you are likely to be very creative and productive. You may also find that you are able to create a strong bond with your partner.

What does Judgment mean?

The Judgment Tarot card can indicate a final decision or resolution in regards to health, finances, and relationships. This may be a decision that has been a long time coming, or it may be a sudden wake-up call. In either case, the Judgment card suggests that it is time to take stock of your life and consider your life’s purpose. This is not a time to take rash action, but rather to reflect on your past and make plans for your future.

The Judgment card can be a positive sign in regards to health, suggesting that you have finally made a decision to take care of yourself and your health. This may mean finally making that doctor’s appointment, starting that diet, or quitting that harmful habit. It is also a reminder to listen to your body and pay attention to your intuition.

In terms of finances, the Judgment card suggests that you may be coming to a final decision about your financial situation. This may mean paying off debt, making a major purchase, or investing in your future. It is also a reminder to be wise with your money and to consider your long-term financial goals.

Finally, in relationships, the Judgment card can suggest that you are coming to a final decision about a relationship. This may mean ending a toxic relationship, making a commitment to your partner, or taking a break from dating. It is also a reminder to be honest with yourself and your partner, and to communicate your needs and wants.

Conclusion

Understanding how the meaning of a reading changes once you start involving more than one card can be tricky. This will come with time and practice, however I hope this guide on what your cards might be telling you when you draw The Empress and Judgment has helped you.