Temperance
Temperance depicts a winged angel bridging earth and water, pouring between cups to represent harmony, fluidity, and the blending of material and subconscious realms. The mountain path behind her signals a spiritual journey and the need to take a long-term view of goals. The card counsels moderation, patience, and balance, urging integration of emotional, spiritual, and rational aspects. It advises choosing the middle path, remaining open to compromise and change while maintaining stability and measured decision-making.
Keywords
Title
XIV. TEMPERANCE
Keywords
Moderation, Consideration, Balance
Meaning
A winged angel stands with one foot in the water while the other remains on the dry earth, showing her connection to both the material and subconscious realms. She pours water between two cups, showing her fluidity and ability to move in harmony like the water. The path through the mountains behind her symbolizes a spiritual journey. Temperance calls for you to be stable and secure, yet still open to compromise and change. This card is about balance, being connected to your spiritual and emotional side as well as your material and rational side. It is asking you to consider both routes and take the middle path. Be patient and peaceful, taking into account different factors in equal measure when making decisions. Take a long view of your goals, practicing moderation and balance.
Visual Description
A winged, dark-skinned angelic woman with an afro stands at the center, wearing a flowing lavender gown and gold jewelry. She pours water from one silver pitcher into another while standing with one foot in a circular pool that creates ripples; white feathered wings spread behind her. A winding path, green hills, and a field of flowers lead toward a warm sunset sky; the card shows the Roman numeral "XIV" at the top and the word "TEMPERANCE" on a banner at the bottom.
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