Major Arcana · VIII
Strength
The Strength card symbolizes inner power, courage, control over instincts, and patience. In its upright position, this card suggests positive energies, the ability to overcome difficulties, and favorable circumstances due to inner confidence.
- Number
- VIII
- Arcana
- Major Arcana · Major Arcana
- Element
- Spirit
- Planet / sign
- Leo
Advice of the card
Use inner courage and compassion, not brute force. Patience and gentle yet confident influence will lead you to your goal. Trust your inner strength.
Upright
General meaning
The Strength card symbolizes inner power, courage, control over instincts, and patience. In its upright position, this card suggests positive energies, the ability to overcome difficulties, and favorable circumstances due to inner confidence.
In love and relationships
In matters of love, Strength suggests harmony, passion based on mutual respect, and the ability to gently guide the relationship, overcoming disagreements.
In career and work
In career matters, Strength indicates opportunities for growth and success achieved through resilience, calmness, and the ability to persuade people.
Reversed
General meaning
The reversed Strength indicates a lack of self-confidence, weakness, fear, or, conversely, excessive aggression and abuse of power.
In love and relationships
In relationships, the reversed Strength suggests a struggle for dominance, insecurity with the partner, or a lack of passion/courage to be honest.
In career and work
In work situations, the reversed Strength may indicate obstacles due to lack of self-control, inability to influence colleagues, or sabotage.
Card symbolism
- Spirit is the special element of the Major Arcana, pointing to fateful, transpersonal forces.
- Astrological correspondence: Leo.
Yes or no
Leans “yes”
The answer depends on your question and neighbouring cards in a spread; reversed, the meaning may shift.
FAQ
What does Strength mean in Tarot?+
The Strength card symbolizes inner power, courage, control over instincts, and patience. In its upright position, this card suggests positive energies, the ability to overcome difficulties, and favorable circumstances due to inner confidence.
What does Strength mean reversed?+
The reversed Strength indicates a lack of self-confidence, weakness, fear, or, conversely, excessive aggression and abuse of power.
What does Strength mean in love?+
In matters of love, Strength suggests harmony, passion based on mutual respect, and the ability to gently guide the relationship, overcoming disagreements.
Is Strength a yes or a no?+
Leans “yes”.
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