{"product_id":"the-emperor","title":"The Emperor*","description":"\u003ch3 data-end=\"159\" data-start=\"103\" data-section-id=\"18xdtdj\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"159\" data-start=\"107\"\u003eThe Emperor\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"562\" data-start=\"161\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"174\" data-start=\"161\"\u003eThe Emperor\u003c\/em\u003e is part of the \u003cem data-end=\"199\" data-start=\"190\"\u003eImagine\u003c\/em\u003e series, inspired by a deep exploration of symbolism and spiritual philosophy. This body of work draws influence from artists such as \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHilma af Klint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, alongside traditions including \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eMysticism\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eTheosophy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eAnthroposophy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJungian psychology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"860\" data-start=\"564\"\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"589\" data-start=\"576\"\u003eThe Emperor\u003c\/em\u003e tarot archetype in its positive expression, represents structure, leadership, stability, and grounded authority. It speaks to the energy of building strong foundations, making clear decisions, and stepping into personal power with confidence and integrity. Why a swan? Hamsa i\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003es the Sanskrit word for Swan (or goose) a profoundly sacred symbol representing the soul, divine knowledge, and cosmic breath.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-processed=\"true\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwiN_t7vpsSUAxWMr1YBHXjhFRYQi4wTegoIAggACAAIDBAA\" class=\"\" data-bfc=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eAccording to legend, the Hamsa has the magical ability to separate pure milk from a mixture of milk and water. This represents \u003cem data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" class=\"eujQNb\"\u003eviveka\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e—the wisdom to distinguish truth from illusion and good from evil. \u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eIt is the mount of Brahma (the Creator) and Saraswati (the goddess of wisdom, arts, and music). \u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003cspan data-copy-service-computed-style='font-family: \"Google Sans\", Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 16px; font-weight: 400; margin: 0px; text-decoration: none; border-bottom: 0px rgb(10, 10, 10);' data-processed=\"true\" data-sfc-cb=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" class=\"T286Pc\"\u003eBecause the Hamsa can walk on land, swim in water, and fly in the sky, it symbolises a spiritually awakened being who can live in the material world without being attached to it. \u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|[]--\u003eIn yoga and Vedanta, a fully enlightened spiritual master or awakened soul is honoured with the title \u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003eParamahamsa\u003c\/span\u003e—literally meaning \"Supreme Swan\".\u003cspan\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eThis piece invites the viewer to reflect on their own sense of direction and discipline—where order can support growth, and where strength can be balanced with wisdom.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe Emperor \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e91cm x 61 mm \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSignature on front and back.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1346\" data-start=\"1343\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComes with Certificate of Authenticity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1388\" data-start=\"1385\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWire on back, ready to hang.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1419\" data-start=\"1416\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatisse paints highest standard light fastness and archival.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1482\" data-start=\"1479\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMatisse paints are eco friendly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1517\" data-start=\"1514\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUV protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1534\" data-start=\"1531\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDouble thick canvas, double reinforced canvas frame, thick sides.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47549113237757,"sku":null,"price":2000.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0758\/6450\/6621\/files\/5_abf159be-bba1-4439-9952-32c6d3e731da.jpg?v=1779161103","url":"https:\/\/kerryanneknibbsart.com\/products\/the-emperor","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}