Empress Arcana

The Empress Arcana is a recurring Arcana in the Persona series.
==Overview==
In tarot readings, the Empress represents mothers, prosperity, creativity, sexuality, abundance, fertility, protection, and comfort (most often in helping maintain peace around them like an ideal mother would.)
Gameplay-wise, the Personas of the Empress Arcana are often Personas excelling in Ice-based attacks with healing powers also relatively common; they are usually important female figures, and many are queens and mother goddesses of some sort.
Within the Persona universe, the Empress Arcana often belongs to women of authority or wise and motherly figures. They are often stoic, but still present a high degree of care and concern towards others, and like queens, they are mature, elegant, often wealthy, and dangerous when challenged. They tend to have no mother figures of their own and face struggles due to the responsibilities passed down from their father figures.
Revolving around appreciation and beauty, the difficulty of the Empress Arcana comes from whenever multiple forces are in conflict from depriving each-other instead, especially when they're both worthy of appreciation. Interpreting the subject as "giving birth" to new experiences and viewpoints can help merge opposites together with ease, and cut ties with aspects that only condemn and control people's views, if not contribute nothing of value of their own past the facade of doing so. True appreciation allows the person to reflect on other things in unison and the resulting grandeur, as for example, in Mitsuru Kirijo's Social Link, her evaluation on Akihiko Sanada's growth reminded her of herself, in comparison to her fiance, who only cares about himself. The characters might also cope with sacrifices in their lives, and they might be left grief-ridden if caused by the loss of a loved one, forcing them to make changes in their lives, or from the perspective of the Arcana: start from scratch.
Women of the Empress Arcana often find ways to break out of their strict authority by opening up to their personal, normal and emotional selves; organic traits that do not conform to their responsibilities, expectations and image. They have inner frustrations about their self-discipline from the beginning, and would often contemplate escapism. But by exploring and feeding their curiosity of the real world, and with the support of their personal relationships, do they begin to become more in touch with themselves. In the end, they find a balance between their personal life and their true responsibilities, while discarding of instances that either exploit their discipline without good reason as well as their own urges to escape their lives entirely.
==Appearance==
*Megami Ibunroku Persona
*Persona 2: Innocent Sin
*Persona 2: Eternal Punishment
*Persona 3 / FES / Portable / Reload
*Persona 3: Dancing in Moonlight: Accessory
*Persona 4 / Golden
*Persona 4 Arena / Ultimax
*Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth
*Persona 5 / Royal
*Persona 5: Dancing in Starlight: Accessory & Social
*Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth
*Persona 5 Strikers
==List of Personas==
In Megami Ibunroku Persona and Persona 2, this Arcanum corresponds to the Lady race.
===Megami Ibunroku Persona===
The Empress Arcana is represented by Yukino Mayuzumi.
Persona 	Persona 	Level
PSP 	Revelations	Level
Vesta 	Vesta 	6 (Initial Persona of Yukino Mayuzumi)
Mokosh 	Rain 	15
Arianrhod	Iron Bride 	27
Brigid 	Brigit 	36
Seioubo *	Celes 	44
Durga * 	Dorga 	57 (Ultimate Persona of Yukino Mayuzumi)
Ishtar 	Ishtal 	65
Kali * 	Kari 	85
===Persona 2===
====Innocent Sin====
Persona 	Level
Vesta 	5 (Initial Persona of Yukino Mayuzumi)
Arianrhod	15
Nemesis 	24
Seioubo 	36
Durga 	44 (Ultimate Persona of Yukino Mayuzumi)
Kali * 	61
Gaia * 	72
====Eternal Punishment====
Persona 	Level
Arianrhod	15
Nemesis 	26
Seioubo 	36
Rinok 	48
Kali * 	61
Gaia * 	78
===Persona 3===
The Empress Arcana Social Link is represented by SEES member Mitsuru Kirijo. The protagonist can create the Social Link after the School Trip on November 21st. However, the Protagonist must also first max-out his "Academics" status and score the highest results on at least one exam.
The Empress Arcana powers up every time the Protagonist interacts with Mitsuru, where the Protagonist helps Mitsuru to cope up with her father's death and the pressure and the responsibilities she has to face being the heir of the Kirijo Group. Upon completing the Social Link, Mitsuru will give the Protagonist her motorcycle key, bestowing the Ultimate Form of the Empress Arcana, Alilat, the ancient goddess.
Mitsuru's alignment with The Empress Arcana is manifested through her mother-like and caring personality, as well as her excellence in leadership.
The Empress Arcana is also the Persona Arcana of Mitsuru Kirijo.
Persona 	Level
Penthesilea 	Initial Persona of Mitsuru Kirijo
Artemisia 	Ultimate Persona of Mitsuru Kirijo
Leanan Sidhe 	33
Laksmi 	47
Hariti 	57
Gabriel 	62
Mother Harlot	69
Skadi 	75
Alilat 	84
====FES / Portable====
The Empress Arcana remains relatively the same as Persona 3, however, an exclusive Persona, Yaksini was added in the Empress Arcana repertoire.
Persona 	Level
Penthesilea 	Initial Persona of Mitsuru Kirijo
Artemisia 	Ultimate Persona of Mitsuru Kirijo
Leanan Sidhe 	33
Yaksini 	50
Laksmi 	57
Hariti 	62
Gabriel 	69
Mother Harlot	74
Skadi 	80
Alilat 	84
===Reload===
The layout is the same as FES/Portable, except with the levels adjusted and Lakshmi being moved to the Fortune Arcana.
Persona 	Level
Penthesilea 	Initial Persona of Mitsuru Kirijo
Artemisia 	Ultimate Persona of Mitsuru Kirijo
Leanan Sidhe 	21
Yaksini 	32
Hariti 	48
Gabriel 	62
Skadi 	68
Mother Harlot	77
Alilat 	84
===Persona 4===
The Empress Arcana is represented by Margaret, a denizen of the Velvet Room and the assistant of Igor. The Empress Arcana Social Link is available to create after the Protagonist's 'Knowledge' characteristic reaches Lv. 3, 'Expert'.
The Empress Arcana Social Link stands in unique in comparison to other Social Links, as the Empress Arcana powers up every time the Protagonist completes Margaret's requests, which happens to be fusing specific Personas with specific skills. The Social Link interaction does not take up the whole day, which means as long as the protagonist has the specific Persona Margaret requested, he can upgrade the Social Link as many times as he wishes; the entire Social Link can be accomplished in a single day. However, the protagonist's level is an obstacle towards the leveling up of the Social Link.
Upon completing the Social Link, Margaret will give the Protagonist her Spiral Brooch, bestowing the Ultimate Form of the Empress Arcana, Isis, the Mother of Reincarnation.
Knowledge Rank 3 (Expert) is required to start this Social Link. Upon reaching it, visit the Velvet Room to unlock Rank 1 status (and with it, an automatic level up for any Empress Personas that are fused) and also receive Margaret's first request.
Persona 	Level
Senri 	9
Yaksini 	18
Titania 	26
Gorgon 	34
Gabriel 	43
Skadi 	52
Mother Harlot	61
Alilat 	70
Isis 	79
===Persona 4 Arena===
The Empress Arcana is once again represented by Mitsuru Kirijo and her Persona, Artemisia.
===Persona Q: Shadow of the Labyrinth===
Persona 	Level
Penthesilea 	Mitsuru Kirijo's Initial Persona
Artemisia 	Mitsuru Kirijo's Ultimate Persona
Yaksini 	11
Titania 	19
Gorgon 	30
Gabriel 	42
Skadi 	50
Mother Harlot	55
Laksmi 	65
Alilat 	75
===Persona 5===
The Empress Arcana is represented by the Confidant with Haru Okumura, which ranks up since October 30th as the protagonist interacts with her. This Confidant unlocks horticulture and various team member skills for Haru as it ranks up. Due to Haru's relatively late debut in the game's timeline, it is the last Confidant to be unlocked in the game.
Haru's Confidant revolves her around her reeling with the fate of Okumura Foods after her father's death, unsure of who to trust. She also struggles with her reluctance to marry her fiancé. Haru discovers her passion for cultivation, growing vegetables on Shujin's rooftop and eventually growing her own coffee beans. Haru expresses her desire to open a small café that will make people happy, and grows confident enough to express her dream to the president of Okumura Foods to help change the direction of the company. 
As the Confidant reaches maximum Haru's Persona, Milady, will transmogrify into Astarte. Completing the Empress Arcana Confidant will also bestow the ultimate form of the Arcana, Mother Harlot.
In Persona 5 Royal, if the Empress Arcana confidant is maxed out and the protagonist chooses to reject the false reality during the events of the third semester, Haru Okumura will unlock her third tier Persona: Lucy, by fusing Milady and Astarte.
Persona 	Level
Milady 	Initial Persona of Haru Okumura
Astarte 	Ultimate Persona of Haru Okumura
Queen's Necklace♦	15
Yaksini 	20
Lamia 	26
Hariti 	40
Dakini 	50
Titania 	56
Kali 	77
Mother Harlot 	80*
====Royal====
In Persona 5 Royal, Empress Arcana has been slightly altered with the addition of Alilat.
Persona 	Level
Milady 	Initial Persona of Haru Okumura
Astarte 	Ultimate Persona of Haru Okumura
Lucy★ 	Third-tier Persona of Haru Okumura
Queen's Necklace♦	15
Yaksini 	20
Lamia 	26
Hariti 	40
Dakini 	50
Titania 	56
Kali 	63
Alilat 	81
Mother Harlot 	85*
===Persona Q2: New Cinema Labyrinth===
Persona 	Level
Milady 	Haru Okumura's Initial Persona
Penthesilea 	Mitsuru Kirijo's Initial Persona
Astarte 	Haru Okumura's Ultimate Persona
Artemisia 	Mitsuru Kirijo's Ultimate Persona
Ame-no-Uzume 	6
Yaksini 	14
Titania 	22
Mayahuel ° 	29
Kikuri-Hime 	33
Skadi 	42
Laksmi 	49
Mother Harlot	57
Xi Wangmu 	67
Kali 	75
Alilat 	82
===Persona 5 Strikers===
Persona	Level
Milady 	4 (Persona of Haru Okumura)
Lamia 	18
Kali 	64
==List of Demons==
===Persona 2===
====Innocent Sin====
Persona	Level
Gaia 	72
====Eternal Punishment====
Persona	Level
Gaia 	78
==List of Shadows==
Shadow 	Level
Idle Basalt 	29
Rainy Sister 3 	40
Venus Eagle 	5-32
Dark Eagle 	23-57
Jupiter Eagle 	4-67
Eternal Eagle 	74-79
Creation Relic 	8-31
Constancy Relic 	39-46
Growth Relic 	50-56
Change Relic 	17-74
Elegant Mother 	17-54
Regal Mother 	50-60
Pistil Mother 	63-69
Divine Mother 	76-90
Secret Bambino 	10-21
Blooming Bambino	33
Avarice Bambino 	42-43
Free Bambino 	66
==Characters==
Character 	Game
Yukino Mayuzumi	Megami Ibunroku Persona
Mitsuru Kirijo 	Persona 3
Margaret 	Persona 4
Haru Okumura 	Persona 5
==Card Designs==
File:Empress IS.png|Persona 2
File:Empress.png|Persona 3 FES
File:P5 Empress arcana cooperation.png|Persona 5
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