Temperance

Temperance

Temperance

Upright Keywords
BalanceModerationIntegration
Reversed Keywords
ImbalanceExcessDiscord
Card Properties
Arcana
Major
Number
14
Element
Fire
Astrology
Sagittarius
Yes/No
Yes
Hebrew Letter
Samekh (S)
Chakra
Solar Plexus

General Meanings

Upright

BalanceModerationIntegration

Temperance represents balance, moderation, and harmonious blending of opposing forces. This card encourages patience and gradual progress rather than extreme actions. Find the middle path and practice moderation in all things. Healing comes through integration and balance. Take time to blend different aspects of your life into harmonious unity.

Reversed

ImbalanceExcessDiscord

When reversed, Temperance indicates imbalance, excess, or lack of harmony. You may be going to extremes or struggling to find middle ground. Impatience could be leading to poor decisions. Restore balance by practicing moderation and avoiding all-or-nothing thinking. Seek harmony between different areas of your life.

Love & Romance

In a Relationship

⬆ Upright

Encourages finding balance and harmony in your relationship. Blend your individual qualities to create something beautiful together.

⬇ Reversed

Warns of imbalance or extremes in your relationship. Work to restore harmony and avoid all-or-nothing thinking.

Single & Dating

⬆ Upright

Suggests finding love through patience and balanced approach. The right relationship will develop naturally through gradual integration.

⬇ Reversed

Suggests impatience or extreme behavior is blocking romantic success. Find balance in your approach to dating and relationships.

Career & Money

Career Path

⬆ Upright

Indicates professional success through balanced approach and patience. Combine different skills and perspectives to achieve your career goals.

⬇ Reversed

Points to professional imbalance or taking extreme approaches that backfire. Seek moderation and balance in your work methods.

Money & Finances

⬆ Upright

Points to financial stability through moderate, balanced money management. Avoid extremes and find the middle path to prosperity.

⬇ Reversed

Indicates financial imbalance through excessive spending or extreme frugality. Find a moderate approach to money management.

Family, Friends & Personal Growth

Family Life

⬆ Upright

Highlights the importance of balance and moderation in family life. Help blend different family perspectives into harmonious unity.

⬇ Reversed

Suggests family discord or lack of harmony in household dynamics. Work to restore balance and reduce extreme behaviors.

Friendships

⬆ Upright

Encourages being the friend who brings balance and harmony to your social group. Your moderate approach helps resolve conflicts.

⬇ Reversed

Points to social imbalance or being too extreme in friendships. Moderate your approach and seek harmony in social relationships.

Personal Growth & Learning

⬆ Upright

Represents balanced learning that integrates different subjects and perspectives. Take a patient, moderate approach to acquiring knowledge.

⬇ Reversed

Represents imbalanced learning or taking extreme approaches to study. Find a moderate, sustainable way to acquire knowledge.

Detailed Information

Tree of Life

Pathway
15
Connects Between
TipharethYesod
Sephiroth Meaning
Beauty & Foundation

Chakra Connection

Chakra
Solar Plexus
Location
Upper abdomen
Meaning
Balance, energy alignment, integration

Associated Crystals

CitrineAmberYellow Topaz

Numerology Connection

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