Strength
The Strength tarot card symbolizes strength through gentleness and inner courage. It depicts the idea that true strength comes from self-confidence and patience, rather than brute force. This card encourages persistence and composure in challenging situations. Inverted, it can indicate a lack of mental or emotional strength, avoidance of confrontation, or being overly stubborn without thoughtfulness.
Keywords
Affirmation
I am graceful.
Strength through Gentleness
This card is about strength through gentleness. Although the lion has the boldest and most terrifying reputation, the woman is the strong one in this picture. She may as well name the lion Fluffy and put a pink sweater on it. She reminds me of a mother who has nearly lost her temper with her children: she stops, takes a breath, smiles, and continues. Strength comes from within. She has the same infinity symbol over her head as the Magician. What these two have in common is self-confidence and follow-through.
Kinetic Strength
If you think about Strength, it seems like something that is always kinetic. We’re trying to find strength, bring strength to others, lend our strength, and dig deep for it. It’s a quality that is all around and inside of us, if we believe the idioms. A pillar of strength, a tower of strength, give me strength, and even a prayer—grant me strength. This card comes from a place of courage. We use it when we feel small or when we are afraid. You’ll see it in readings when the client needs to be brave, and you can help reassure them that they’ll find the strength they need.
Persistence and Composure
The Strength card is about persistence and composure. I see this come up often in readings where the client will need to use really good manners—really put people at ease in order to move things along. Not “strong like bull,” but strong as in “I can do this.” It’s about squaring your shoulders and doing your best.
Strength Inverted
Inverted, it is pretty conditional. Usually it’s one of three things.
Inverted Meanings
1. You’re sick or not mentally or emotionally strong enough to deal with the situation. 2. You’re being a weenie and not even trying to deal with a situation. 3. You’re being too strong and bullheaded. Strength can work against you if there is no cerebral element to it. “Strong like bull”—well, cows are stupid. You can hunt cows with a hammer. I’m just sayin’.
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