Temperance
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Quick Info
- Element
- Spirit
- Domain
- Life Lessons & Karma
- Number
- 14
Keywords & Themes
Card Description
An angel pours water between two cups, showing the flow and alchemy of life. One foot is on land, one in water, showing balance.
Upright Meaning
Temperance represents balance, moderation, patience, purpose, and finding the middle path through harmony.
Reversed Meaning
Reversed indicates imbalance, excess, lack of long-term vision, or impatience.
Guidance & Advice
Seek balance and moderation in all things. Patience and purpose lead to harmony.
Questions for Reflection
- ✦Where do I need more balance?
- ✦How can I practice moderation?
- ✦What requires patient mixing?
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Now that you understand Temperance, try our interactive spreads to see how it connects with other cards in a reading.
Understanding Temperance in Tarot Readings
Temperance is a Major Arcana card, representing balance, moderation, patience. When this card appears in a reading, it often signals significant life themes and spiritual lessons.
Temperance in Different Positions
The meaning of Temperance can shift depending on its position in a spread. In past positions, it may indicate balance that has already influenced your journey. In present positions, it suggests current energies around moderation. In future positions, it points toward upcoming opportunities or challenges related to patience.
Combining Temperance with Other Cards
When Temperance appears alongside other Major Arcana cards, its energy is amplified. Pay attention to surrounding cards to understand the full message.