Major Arcana
Strength
Strength is Major Arcana card number VIII. The Major Arcana speak of life's great lessons and turning points.
Keywords
- Courage
- Patience
- Inner mastery
In short: Strength stands for courage, patience and inner mastery. Strength is not the strength of the fist but of calm. Reversed, it points to insecurity, impulses running wild or exhaustion. In a yes-or-no question it leans towards “Yes”.
Upright meaning
Strength is not the strength of the fist but of calm. With patience, compassion and self-confidence you can tame any difficult situation.
The card's advice
Respond calmly: your gentleness is your power.
Frequently asked questions about Strength
What does Strength mean reversed?
Reversed, it points to insecurity, impulses running wild or exhaustion. Treat yourself more kindly.
What does Strength mean in love?
A relationship sustained by tenderness and patience. Gentleness opens hearts.
What does Strength mean for career and money?
Perseverance and composure under pressure. You will win through consistency, not force.
Is Strength a yes or a no?
Strength leans towards “yes”: its energy favours moving forward, especially when it appears upright. Reversed, the yes may come with delays or conditions.
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