Strength
Strength is card 8 of the Major Arcana in the Rider–Waite tarot. Key themes: Courage, Patience, Self-control, Inner strength.
- Courage
- Patience
- Self-control
- Inner strength
Upright Meaning
The gentle yet solid strength and deep patience residing within you will naturally break down the barriers before you. I hope you will move forward by fully trusting the inner courage you hold.
Reversed Meaning
Currently, it is a time when your emotional fluctuations may increase and your certainty in yourself could waver. Rather than forcing things, I hope you will calmly soothe your mind and firmly stabilize your inner center first.
Love & Relationships
Upright Currently, it appears you are navigating the relationship with a more mature attitude, gently understanding one another. Even if minor conflicts arise, it seems you are wisely resolving the situation rather than being swept away by emotions.
Reversed Right now is a time when you lack peace of mind and your emotional fluctuations can easily increase. The relationship might be temporarily shaken by feelings of disappointment or anxiety toward the other person, so rather than pushing forward, you need time to calmly take care of your own heart first.
Love Advice
Rather than trying to force the situation forward, I recommend approaching gently as if naturally seeping in. The warm patience and generous tolerance you possess will ultimately become the greatest strength that gently opens the heart of the other person.
Future Outlook
Upright In the near future, your gentle perseverance will shine, allowing you to wisely overcome the difficulties you face. A positive flow is expected where you move forward with complete certainty in your solid inner self and courage.
Reversed In the near future, there is a concern that your certainty in yourself might temporarily waver due to waves of emotion. Rather than being swept up by surrounding situations, it is a time when you need practice in steadying your inner center and firmly building your mental stamina.
Meditation & Reflection
Take a moment to reflect on the message this card offers. Feel it with your heart, not your head, and ask yourself what you truly need right now.