Strength, Rider-Waite-Smith

Major Arcana · Fire

Strength meaning

courage · gentleness · self-mastery

Upright

True strength is calm. Patience and compassion tame what seemed wild.

Reversed

Self-doubt, anger or exhaustion. Reconnect with your inner confidence.

Correspondences

Astrology
♌Leo
Element
Fire
Yes or no
Yes

Symbols

The hand on the lion’s jaw
gentleness taming instinct
The infinity sign overhead
boundless inner strength
The garland of flowers
peace, harmony with nature

Upright

Reversed

courage, gentleness, patience, self-control, compassion

General

self-doubt, weakness, anger, low confidence

patient relationship, tenderness, passion in balance

Love

jealousy, insecurity, power plays

perseverance, kind leadership, resilience

Career

burnout, lack of assurance, conflict

patience rewarded, calm management

Finances

emotional decisions, fear of scarcity

calm, inner confidence, kindness

Feelings

vulnerability, suppressed anger, discouragement

act gently, persevere, tame your fears

Actions

rebuild confidence, channel your anger

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