Temperance
Upright Meaning
Find the middle path. Balance and moderation bring peace. Blend opposing forces to create something stronger.
Reversed Meaning
Imbalance, excess, lack of long-term vision.
Temperance in love, career and health
Love & Relationships
Upright Meaning
Peace in relationships, patiently building bonds, emotional harmony.
Reversed Meaning
Quarrels, lack of patience with the partner, excess of emotions.
Career & Work
Upright Meaning
Combining different tasks, peace at work, financial stability.
Reversed Meaning
Lack of organization, conflicts in the team, lack of moderation in spending.
Health & Wellness
Upright Meaning
Balance in the body, moderation in eating and drinking, inner peace.
Reversed Meaning
Succumbing to addictions, lack of balance, digestive problems.
Is Temperance a yes or no card?
Yes
Upright, Temperance is usually read as a yes: its energy supports moving forward. Reversed, the answer tends to weaken or turn into "not yet", so read it together with the rest of the spread.
Advice
Stay calm and moderate. Look for the middle ground in everything you do.
Warning
Avoid extremes. Lack of balance can lead to loss of peace of mind.
Symbolism
- An angel stands with one foot on land one in water pouring liquid between two cups. Irises bloom nearby.
Interpretation
Find the middle path. Balance and moderation bring peace. Blend opposing forces to create something stronger.
Numerology
14 (Harmony through moderation)
Frequently asked questions
What does Temperance mean in tarot?
Find the middle path. Balance and moderation bring peace. Blend opposing forces to create something stronger. Find the middle path. Balance and moderation bring peace. Blend opposing forces to create something stronger.
What does Temperance reversed mean?
Imbalance, excess, lack of long-term vision.
What does Temperance mean in love?
Peace in relationships, patiently building bonds, emotional harmony. Reversed Meaning: Quarrels, lack of patience with the partner, excess of emotions.
What does Temperance mean for career and work?
Combining different tasks, peace at work, financial stability. Reversed Meaning: Lack of organization, conflicts in the team, lack of moderation in spending.
Is Temperance a yes or no card?
Yes. Upright, Temperance is usually read as a yes: its energy supports moving forward. Reversed, the answer tends to weaken or turn into "not yet", so read it together with the rest of the spread.
What advice does Temperance give?
Stay calm and moderate. Look for the middle ground in everything you do.