Major Arcana09 / 78
Strength
Gentleness can tame the beast.
Courageinner strengthpatienceself-control
UPRIGHT MEANINGStrength symbolizes guiding instinct with courage, patience and gentle resolve rather than force alone. It represents resilience in difficulty, the ability to restrain impulses and the inner strength to hold intense emotions.
KeywordsCourage, inner strength, patience, self-control
A SMALL ACTIONTake a breath before responding to something that makes you impatient.
A QUESTION TO KEEPHow would I care for myself if I did not have to prove my strength?
REVERSED MEANINGThis card points to low confidence, fear or wavering resolve, and can also mean instincts and emotions gaining the upper hand. Hiding insecurity behind toughness, excessive self-repression or struggles for dominance are all expressions of strength out of balance.
KeywordsSelf-doubt, fearfulness, loss of self-control, coercion
A SMALL ACTIONName your current limit and ask someone trustworthy for one concrete form of support.
A QUESTION TO KEEPWhat exhaustion have I mistaken for weakness?