Major Arcana

Strength

Tarot Card Meaning

Strength tarot card from the Rider-Waite-Smith deck

Upright

  • courage
  • patience
  • inner strength
  • compassion

True strength comes from within — gentleness, patience, and quiet courage conquer all.

Reversed

  • self-doubt
  • weakness
  • insecurity
  • raw emotion

You may be struggling with self-doubt or letting emotions overpower reason.

Symbolism

A woman gently holds open the jaws of a lion, an infinity symbol above her head. Her calm compassion tames the beast — true power comes not from force but from patience and inner courage.

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