Strength
Major Arcana · 8
Upright
- Courage
- Gentleness
- Patience
- Self-control
- General
- True strength is quiet. It tames instincts and fears through patience rather than force.
- Love & relationships
- A relationship where flaws are accepted. Tenderness defuses tension.
- Career & money
- A challenge met with calm. Perseverance pays more than brute force. Finances handled with discipline.
- Advice
- Don't fight your fears, tame them. Gentleness is your best weapon.
Reversed
- Self-doubt
- Weakness
- Impulsiveness
- Domination
- General
- Courage is lacking, or instinct takes over. Fears take control, or one crushes others.
- Love & relationships
- Insecurity weighing on the couple, jealousy, or raw reactions.
- Career & money
- A lack of confidence facing a challenge, or overly harsh management. Costly impulses.
- Advice
- Regain your calm before reacting. Your inner strength is intact; reconnect with it.
What you see on the card
- A woman gently closing a lion's jaws
- The infinity sign above her head
- A garland of flowers around her waist
- A white robe
- A peaceful landscape
How the card works
Sign: Leo
In the Tarot de Marseille
Number: XI