Major Arcana
Strength
Element · fireNumerology · 8
the gentle hand
Power that does not need to dominate — courage, patience, the strength of a steady heart.
The image
A woman in white calmly closes the jaws of a lion.
Strength upright meaning
Upright, the Strength points to courage, patience, compassionate power, self-mastery.
- courage
- patience
- compassionate power
- self-mastery
Strength reversed meaning
Reversed, the Strength leans toward self-doubt, raw force, overpowered emotion.
- self-doubt
- raw force
- overpowered emotion
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Strength tarot card mean?
- Power that does not need to dominate — courage, patience, the strength of a steady heart.
- What does the Strength mean upright?
- Upright, the Strength points to courage, patience, compassionate power, self-mastery.
- What does the Strength mean reversed?
- Reversed, the Strength leans toward self-doubt, raw force, overpowered emotion.