004. The Emperor in the Walking Dead

In this episode we are discussing The Emperor within The Walking Dead TV Series. We cover some of the keywords and card imagery from the Rider Waite Smith Tarot and explore the Empress via symbolism and some of the character story arcs.

Zombie Hand Image by Ega Maulana from Pixabay

Card referenced through the show: The Emperor

Above: The Emperor card from CBD Tarot de Marseille by Dr. Yoav Ben-Dov, www.cbdtarot.com (left) and Rider Waite Smith Tarot, public domain, via Wikipedia (right)

Keywords:

Order. Structure. Leadership. Authority. Control. Power. Construction. Protection. Fatherhood. Potency. Pioneering. Discovering. Politics. The Divine Masculine and the mysteries of men. Militancy. Tyranny. Initiative. Foundation and structure. Ordering of the natural world. Rulership and delegation. Society. Law and order. Creating and maintaining boundaries. Judgment and authority. Ambition. Responsibility. Action. Dependability. Status. Ego. Rigidity. Power and Corruption. authoritarianism. Legacy. Impulsivity.

People: Fathers. Rulers. Leaders. Commanders. Dictactors. Autocrats. Bosses. Supervisors. Landlords.

Astrological Correspondence: Zodiac sign of Aries (I am). Ruled by the planet Mars.

Element: Fire

Topics Discussed:

• Deanna, the benevolent-political ruler of Alexandria

• Ezekiel, the jovial ruler of the Kingdom

• Governor, the autocratic-militia ruler of Woodbury (Rx)

• Neegan, the fear-based-serfdom-militia group called the Saviors (Rx)

• Rick, the moderate-family-based-militia ruler of Alexandria

• Alpha, the incognito-fear-based-horde ruler of the Whisperers

• Pamela Milton, the secretive-political ruler of the Commonwealth

• The journey of Hilltop leadership

• Carl and his moments of leadership

• Andrea, the protector

• Hershel, calm authority. the legacy, the farm, the protector, the provider.

• Abraham, military background

• Rules among different groups

• Hilltop and Appreciateships

  • blacksmithing, weapons and tools (Iron is attributed to Mars)

  • medicine, obgyn, combat

• The Pope, para-military-religious leader of the Reapers.

• Military

  • U.S.A Military in Fear.

  • Civic Republic Military (CRM) in World Beyond.

Discussion Question:

In the TWD universe, How is the natural world created, structured, and organized? 

Tell us what other insights you might have or any points that we may have missed. Share your thoughts and ideas with us.

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