Okay, so I was chilling at home the other day, you know, just messing around with some crossword puzzles. I really enjoy doing these; it’s kind of a relaxing hobby for me. Anyway, I came across this one clue that had me totally stumped: “regal figure on a tarot card.”
Now, I’m no tarot expert, but I’ve seen enough cards to know there are a few regal figures in there. So, I started thinking, which one could it be? I went through the ones I could remember.
- The Emperor? Yeah, definitely regal. He’s all about authority and structure.
- The Empress? She’s more about abundance and nurturing, but still a queen, right?
- The Hierophant? Nah, he’s more spiritual leader than a king.
- The King and Queen of each suit? Okay, there are four of those, so maybe…
I grabbed my phone and started searching. First, I checked a few crossword solver sites, hoping for a quick answer. Some people on one site suggested “EMPEROR,” and others were leaning towards “KING.” No clear consensus there.
Then I dove into some tarot forums. Man, those folks are passionate! There were whole threads debating the different regal figures in tarot. Some argued that only the Emperor counted because he’s a Major Arcana card. Others said any of the court cards (King, Queen, Knight, Page) could be considered regal figures. It was a lot of information.
After a while, I realized I needed to go back to the basics. I looked at the crossword grid again. How many letters did I need? What letters did I already have from other clues? And then it hit me. The clue had seven letters and I’ve already figured out other clues that gave me the second letter “M” and the fifth letter “E”.
The answer is EMPEROR
It was “EMPEROR”! It fit perfectly, and it made sense in the context of the other clues. I felt so satisfied figuring it out. It wasn’t just about getting the right answer; it was the whole process of searching, thinking, and learning something new. That’s what I love about crosswords – they keep your mind sharp and teach you things along the way.
