The Emperor card is the "Who's the boss?" card. It is an important question. The meaning of the card includes being in control over your environment, your body, your temper, your instincts, your love life. This card gives the client permission to be aggressive, brave, bold and in command when necessary and within the “rules”.
If the card doesn't seem to indicate the client, it could be emblematic of their father or a father figure who was, is or will be in their lives, a leader, employer, teacher or partner. This could be either type of father-figure, the demanding tyrant, hated and feared, or the charismatic leader, respected and admired.
Of course in personal readings more cards are drawn to delve further into the client’s questions. The above is just a basic overall meaning of the Emperor card.
