Meaning of Temperance
Temperance pours water between two cups without spilling a drop: it is the art of blending opposites in the right measure. It represents balance, moderation and the patience of someone who combines ingredients until harmony is reached. It announces healing, serenity and the ability to find the middle ground between extremes that seemed incompatible.
“I find the perfect balance between all the forces of my life.”
Temperance reversed
Reversed, Temperance points to imbalance: excess, impatience, haste or inner forces pulling in opposite directions without finding agreement. It can show that you are living at some extreme or that something needs a fine readjustment. Return to moderation and to your own rhythm.
Themes it touches
- Balance. Combining opposing forces in their right measure.
- Moderation. Avoiding extremes and seeking the middle ground.
- Patience. Letting things blend at their own pace.
- Healing. Recovering inner harmony little by little.
Symbols on the card
the winged angel · the two cups · the path to the sun · the foot in the water · the irises (flowers).
| Element | Fire |
|---|---|
| Number | XIV |
| Planet | Jupiter |
| Zodiac | Sagittarius |
| Rune | Ehwaz - the harmony of movement |
| Chakra | Heart |
