This card is the archetype of feminine power: sexual, mysterious, and fertile. She can be called the archetypal mother. The fertility represented in this card can mean abundance in every area of life. This card represents the appearance of something new in life. Growth and fruitfulness are key meanings of this card. This could be a new project, a new phase of life, or literally the growth and birth of a new child. The Empress is the archetype of feminine power and sexuality, and could signify an actual woman in your life who represents these things to you. The ultimate nurturer, this woman cares deeply for the well-being of others.