Upright Keywords
balance, peace, patience, moderation, calm, tranquillity, harmony, serenity
Reversed Keywords
imbalance, excess, extremes, discord, recklessness, hastiness
On the Temperance card, there isan angel with wings, whose gender is not immediately obvious,which suggests that there is a balance between the sexes. One foot ofthe angel is in water, to represent the subconscious, while the other foot is ondry land, a representation of the material world. On her robe, there is asquare, which has a triangle inscribed inside, another echo of the tangibleearth in union with the holy trinity. She holds two cups in a manner where shecan mix the waters, which represent the super and subconscious minds. Thewater flows between them, suggesting union and infinity.
Everything about this card represents balance, the perfect harmony that comesfrom the union of dualities. Her advice is to test any new waters, beforejumping into the deep end.
In moments where there isanxiety or great stress, you have been able to remain calm throughout. You area person who has mastered the art of not letting things get to you, and thisallows you to achieve much progress in all areas you seek out to explore. TheTemperance tarot card suggests moderation and balance, coupled with a lotof patience. Where this card appears, there is the suggestion thatextremity in any situation is to be avoided.
The Temperance tarot card suggests moderation andbalance, coupled with a lot of patience.
The Temperance card impliesthat you have a clear vision and know what you want to achieve. This is anindication of higher learning, which is a critical attribute in the journey oflife. It reflects that you have found peace with what you are doing andeverything is unfolding as it ought to. The Temperance card, in relation toother people, shows that you are able to adapt and work in harmony with yourcommunity, your coworkers and your loved ones. Your calmness in all mattersgives them comfort and puts them at ease.
Temperance may also indicate a time to evaluate and re-examine thepriorities you have chosen. This will help you create a balance between yourouter and inner self. At the end of it all, you will find greater purpose andmeaning in your actions, for her message is that we cannot live fully ineither.
Upright Love Meaning
Upright Career Meaning
Upright Finances Meaning
careful and considerate with love, being patient with love or lover
success from patience and moderation, steady and slow progress
diligent saving, slow and steady growth
In romance, the uprightTemperance tarot love meaning suggests patience, moderation, understanding andgoing the middle path. This card indicates that we must avoid going toextremes, and to be cautious and thoughtful of our actions. Consider youractions when it comes to love; and in what aspects your attitudes, beliefs or thoughtscan be excessive. Are you too pushy with potential partners? Or instead, areyou too reserved? Are you too giving? Or are you not giving enough? How can youbring these traits into balance? In addition, your relationship or potentialrelationships may require some patience right now, and attempt to work togetherto find compromise and harmony.
Patience and moderation may behelpful tools for you to achieve your career goals. You are likely to find whatyou desire when it comes to your work, but it may come slowly and quietly asyou put in the work every day. Your dedication and ability to navigateemotionally charged situations at work with calm can help you be noticed byyour peers and superiors. When it comes to making changes in your career path,the Temperance card can be a reminder to remain patient, steady and devoted;all good things take time. Temperance can also signal doing a good job inbalancing your career with different aspects of your life; it is neither an allconsuming ambition or just a paycheck to you.
The Temperance card can be a callto make sure that your approach to your finances is one of moderation andbalance. This can mean that you’ve been diligent with saving, while also beingable to treat yourself with something you can afford every once in a while.Over time, you may be building your resources with steady, diligent saving.
Temperance in reversed is areflection of something that is out of balance and may be causing stress andanxiety. The real meaning of the Temperance card can be deciphered usingthe other cards in the spread to identify areas where this imbalance is beingcaused. A Temperance in reversal may also be used as a warning; if youtake a certain path, it would lead to turbulence and excess.
Lack of a long-term plan or vision may also be the Temperance reversal meaning.This creates a lack of purpose for you, leaving you feeling lopsided asyou search here and there for what you should be doing. You must reflectand think carefully about what needs to change. Temperance reminds us that allthings are only good in moderation, and that we must examine in which aspectsof our lives we are breaking the balance.
Reversed Love Meaning
Reversed Career Meaning
Reversed Finances Meaning
going to extremes for love, all or nothing romances, impatience
work-life imbalance, all or nothing at job, rushed job, reckless decisions
failure to balance long term needs with short term happiness
In love, do you tend to think inall or nothing terms? Love, like many things in life, are full of grey areas.When reversed Temperance appears in a love tarot reading, your intensity may besurprising right now. Sometimes, no matter our best efforts, we can’t forcelove to come into being. You may benefit from being a bit more patient, whilealso making sure that your own emotions or desires do not go into extremes.When your date does something that is displeasing to you, do you tend toimmediately reject them? Are you too demanding on your potential partners, sothat nobody ever can satisfy you? It’s important to remember that humans cannever be perfect; make sure your desires are reasonable.
Something at work may besuffering from a lack of balance right now. Do you tend to go all in when itcomes to your work, so much so that other aspects of your life suffer? Are youalways pulling all-nighters, hoping that it all pays off in the end? Or alternatively,do you find that you slack off, leading to resentment from your colleagues?While the former can bring you success, this can be damaging to you in the longterm. If this applies to you, look to correct this imbalance. Ensure that whencompleting projects, you aren’t rushing through them or making recklesschoices; the quality of your work may be suffering.
Are you someone who always needsto buy yourself the next nice luxury? Or alternatively are you so frugal thatyou never reward your hard efforts with any small treat? It’s likely that bothof these attitudes will need adjustment, as they are both untenable in the longterm. The first always puts instant gratification over your future comfort, andvice versa. Consider your financial goals, and make sure you also put your ownwell-being in the picture; both your future well-being, and your present well-beingneeds to find a comfortable middle ground.
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