Major Arcana

Temperance

Tarot Card Meaning

Temperance tarot card from the Rider-Waite-Smith deck

Upright

  • balance
  • moderation
  • patience
  • harmony

Find the middle path. Balance and patience create the perfect blend for moving forward.

Reversed

  • excess
  • imbalance
  • impatience
  • discord

Excess or imbalance in your life. Slow down and find equilibrium before proceeding.

Symbolism

A winged angel stands with one foot on land and one in water, pouring liquid between two cups in an endless flow. A path leads to a glowing crown on the horizon — the alchemical art of finding balance.

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