The Deck · Major Arcana
StrengthVIII · Major Arcana
Upright meaning
Force that does not need to raise its voice. Strength is the choice to meet something wild with patience instead of violence — including the wild parts of yourself.
Reversed meaning
Self-doubt, or strength spent on the wrong fight. Impulse winning over composure.
In love
Tenderness holds this together better than pressure will.
In work
Persistence beats confrontation. Outlast it.
In yourself
Be gentle with the part of you that is frightened.
CouragePatienceCompassionInner powerRestraint
