What does Strength mean in a tarot reading?

Strength represents courage, patience, compassion in tarot readings. It appears when you need guidance about major life changes and spiritual growth.

What does Strength mean when reversed?

When Strength appears reversed, it typically indicates blocked energy, internal challenges, or the need to approach the situation differently. The reversed meaning offers alternative perspectives on the card's core themes.

How does Strength relate to love readings?

In love readings, Strength provides guidance about relationships, emotional connections, and romantic situations. Its meaning depends on the question asked and surrounding cards in the spread.

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Strength

Strength represents gentle but powerful inner fortitude, compassionate courage, and the ability to tame our inner beasts through love.

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Essence

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⬆️ Today's Affirmation

"I have the inner strength to face any challenge with courage, patience, and compassion."

Upright Meaning

Courage, inner strength, compassion, patience, gentle power, self-control, mastery over instincts, emotional regulation, resilience, fortitude. Strength represents the triumph of spirit over matter, love over fear, and gentle persistence over brute force. The woman in the card tames the lion not through violence, but through patience, compassion, and inner fortitude. This card teaches that true strength comes from within and is expressed through kindness, self-control, and the courage to face challenges with an open heart.

Sacred Symbolism

Strength shows the power of gentle persistence and love over force. The woman's calm confidence and the lion's willing submission demonstrate that the greatest strength is found in compassionate mastery of oneself.

Woman gently closing lion's mouth

Taming instincts through love, not force

Infinity symbol above head

Infinite spiritual power and wisdom

White robes

Purity of intention and spiritual strength

Flower crown

Natural beauty and gentleness

Red roses

Passion controlled and channeled positively

Lion

Raw instincts, passion, and animal nature

Mountain landscape

Challenges overcome through inner strength

Life Applications

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Love & Relationships

In love, Strength represents patient, compassionate relationships where partners support each other's growth. This card indicates the strength to work through challenges with kindness and the courage to be vulnerable. Love conquers through gentleness, not force.

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Career & Finance

Career-wise, Strength suggests leading through example, patience in achieving goals, and the resilience to overcome professional challenges. Your gentle but persistent approach will win people over and lead to lasting success.

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Health & Wellness

For health, Strength emphasizes the mind-body connection and the healing power of positive emotions. Recovery comes through patience, self-compassion, and gentle but consistent self-care. Your inner strength supports physical healing.

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Spirituality

Spiritually, Strength represents mastery over the ego and lower desires through love and spiritual discipline. This is about developing the inner fortitude to stay true to your spiritual path even when faced with challenges or temptations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Strength mean in a yes/no reading?

Strength is generally a "Yes" card, suggesting positive outcomes and forward movement.

What should I do if I draw Strength upright?

Approach challenges with patience and compassion rather than force. Trust in your inner strength and remember that gentle persistence often achieves more than aggressive action.