For me Empress is one of those cards that relies on context. Well, I suppose all cards rely on context ... Is the question about family dynamics and relationships? Empress is often someone's mom. Literally. Is the couple trying to get pregnant? Empress can show pregnancy [with other cards]. Is the question about business? Empress is often either a creative or an entrepreneur. She's prosperous and creative--although she might go over budget--so gotta watch for the money cards. Health? Empress is often herbal--plant-based medicine. Lifestyle? Empress can mean too much of a good thing. Overindulgence in food, sex, shopping. And for some readings, pregnancy is NOT welcome news. So there's that. Spirituality? Empress is the quintessential Nature Goddess. Fortuna. Mother Nature. Demeter. Fertile gardens and farms from blessed earth. A good haul from fishing. An abundant harvest. She might be a witchy earth mother type of person. The one who feeds all the stray kids and puts out a water bowl for feral cats and stray dogs. She rescues birds and other wildlife. A Fairy Godmother in real life as @Chariot mentions.