#08 · Strength
#08 · Strength
Strength
Upright
Inner Strength, Courage, Patience, Gentleness, Self-Confidence, Taming
In the Strength card, a woman tames a fierce lion with a gentle demeanor, symbolizing the conquest of instinctual impulses through inner courage and patience. Upright represents power wrapped in gentleness—not brute suppression, but defusing challenges with confidence, compassion, and sustained effort. True strength comes from trusting yourself and gently facing your fears.
Reversed
Self-Doubt, Weakness, Insecurity, Raw Emotion, Lack of Patience
Strength reversed indicates insufficient self-confidence, being ruled by fear or anger, or escaping challenges you are fully capable of handling out of weakness. It can also mean over-suppressing your instincts, causing an inner imbalance. You need to re-cultivate self-acceptance and face current difficulties with patience rather than force.
Love
Upright foretells resolving conflicts with tolerance and patience, and deep trust in a relationship; Reversed implies a lack of security or emotional outbursts.
Career
Upright is suitable for jobs requiring stamina, perseverance, and high emotional intelligence, winning through soft power; Reversed warns of low confidence or inability to handle pressure.
Spiritual
Upright is the practice of taming the ego and facing the shadow with compassion; Reversed reminds you not to suppress instincts through sheer willpower, as they need gentle integration.