The tarot can be understood better if the underlying numerology is understood. Cards of the same number in different suits and in the Major Arcana have similar meanings derived from the following qualities...
Corresponding - Major Arcana - The Empress
Major characteristics: Creation, Fretilization, a first stage of growth is achieved.
Also: Growth, development, increase, flowering, expansion, regeneration, exploration, moving out into the world, initial completion, enthusiasm, preparation, perspective.
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