Upright Keywords
courage, bravery, confidence, compassion, self-confidence, inner power
Reversed Keywords
self-doubt, weakness, low confidence, inadequacy, cowardice, forcefulness
StrengthTarot Card Description
In this tarot card, you will see a woman who calmly holds the jaws of afully grown lion. Despite the fact that the lion looks menacing andstrong, the woman seems to have dominion over it. What is captivating is howgracefully she controls the lion. She is calm and collected, which isrepresentative for being in control and disciplined especially in times ofgreat adversities.
The fact that she is also holding the jaws of a lion also shows that she hascourage. Her control of the lion without being too rough shows love andcompassion. The blue background over the mountains shows stability and the kindof calmness that comes with being stable.
The lion is a symbol of courage, passion and desire which are very much part ofthe human feelings that are necessary for survival. But if these feelings arenot put in check can lead to our eventual destruction.
When you get theStrength card in an upright manner during your tarot reading, then itshows that you have inner strength and fortitude during moments of danger anddistress. It shows that you have the ability to remain calm and strong evenwhen your life is going through immense struggle. It also shows that you are acompassionate person and you always have time for other people even ifit's at your own expense.
Your resilience will greatly aid you, and yourfearlessness means that you should have no issues speaking your mind.
Getting the strength card meansthat you are a very patient individual who is likely to accomplishanything that they put their mind to. Your resilience will greatly aid you, andyour fearlessness means that you should have no issues speaking your mind. Thiscard also indicates this kind of compassion will always be rewarded with havinga lot of stability in your life either presently on in the near future.
Upright Love Meaning
confidence drawing lovers, strong caring relationship
Upright Career Meaning
self mastery at work, bold career moves, taking big steps
Upright Finances Meaning
large purchases, controlled spending
You may find yourself in apassionate and fiery romance when you draw the Strength card in a love tarotreading. The intense feelings suggested by this card can indicate both a strongrelationship, and also one that can be prone to anger, jealousy or otheremotional explosions. There are both pros and cons with this kind ofrelationship. Alternatively, Strength’s tarot love meaning is one ofcompassion, empathy and inner strength; you may find that these qualities arebound to attract the partners that you need, or bring you and your existingpartner closer together than ever. Empathy may give you greater insight to bothyours and your partner’s needs and insecurities. Should you find yourself in anargument or in heated moments, it may be better for you to treat each otherwith patience and gentleness, rather than allowing your anger to take control.
If you could harness your animalistic instincts; your anger, your drive and passion, you can take big steps in your career. This doesn’t mean to let these instincts take over, butrather work in harmony with them, or channel them into productive use. Here iswhere you’ll be able to find your power; this card signals that you likelyalready have the talent and the skill, you only need to muster your courage tomake big moves. If you’re looking for a promotion, do something to get noticed.If you’re looking to change your entire career, take the plunge and do it. Ifyou’re dreaming about starting your own business, push yourself to take thosenext steps and just start.
If you’ve been working well oncontrolling impulsive spending, it’s likely that you’ll find yourself in acomfortable position now. So long as you continue to exercise control, youshould be fine. You may also be ready to make bold moves in terms of yourpurchases; perhaps putting your finances to work on something you’ve alwaysbeen dreaming of.
An upside down Strength card canmean that you are (or about to) experience an intense anger or fear inyour life. You seem to be lacking the inner strength that this card normallyrepresents, meaning you might be experiencing fear, and a lack of convictionand confidence in your own abilities. This can mean that you haveforgotten all about your passions and the kind of joy, happiness, andfulfillment that came with doing what you love.
A reversed strength card in a reading might also mean that one is experiencingdepression because of a number of reasons and because of that, it is drainingall of the happiness from their lives.
One might end up being withdrawn from society because of the unhappiness ordepression since they may feel people are the reason why they are so sad. Itcan also be a sign of jealousy, especially when everyone seems to be happy orexcelling in every aspect of life while you are stagnating. This cardindicates that you must learn to gain confidence in order to re-harness yourinner strength.
Reversed Love Meaning
self esteem issues, insecurity, negativity about love
Reversed Career Meaning
impostor syndrome, insecurity, fear of making big moves
Reversed Finances Meaning
compulsive spending, hesitancy about spending
In a love tarot reading, whenStrength is reversed, the card can signal a bit of codependency in yourrelationship. This may stem from some forms of insecurity that make itdifficult for you and your partner to be more independent and pursue your owninterests. Being full individuals with your own lives brings more to yourpartnership; it doesn’t detract from it. Make sure that there is a strong senseof trust in your partnership. A reversed Strength tarot love meaning can alsoindicate that force and power are becoming more apparent themes in yourrelationship. One partner may be becoming more and more domineering, instead ofempathic and understanding. You may have to make sure that one partner’s needsaren’t being trampled over in favor of another’s.
Have your fears been standing inthe way of your career aspirations? The reversed Strength card suggests thatyou may have everything you need in order to find success, except perhaps ahealthy dose of confidence and belief in yourself. You may constantlysecond-guess yourself, letting your anxiety and self-doubt take control andprevent you from making the choices that can propel your career forward. If youactually took a closer look at yourself, you would find that you are morecapable than you actually believe. Trust in your own abilities, and others willtrust you as well.
Avoid compulsive spending now, asit can do more damage to your financial situation than usual. Alternativelythis card can also suggest hesitancy about spending your money on things thatcan be helpful to you now, even if you may have an abundance of funds. Therecan be a feeling of financial insecurity, regardless of what your actualsituation is.
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