The Empress is a powerful and nurturing figure in the Rider-Waite Tarot deck, often depicted as a beautiful woman seated on a throne surrounded by nature and abundance. She is numbered three in the Major Arcana sequence, representing the power of creation, fertility, and motherhood. The Empress is often associated with the element of earth and the power of the feminine. She represents the ability to create and nurture new life, whether that be physical children or creative projects. Her presence suggests the need to connect with our own feminine energy and to tap into our own creative potential.