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Temperance
Major Arcana

Temperance

Element · fireNumerology · 5
the alchemist of feeling

The patient blending of opposites — moderation, integration, the long simmer.

The image

An angel pours water between two cups, one foot on land, one in water.

Temperance upright meaning

Upright, the Temperance points to balance, patience, integration, moderation.

  • balance
  • patience
  • integration
  • moderation

Temperance reversed meaning

Reversed, the Temperance leans toward excess, imbalance, impatience, burnout.

  • excess
  • imbalance
  • impatience
  • burnout

Frequently asked questions

What does the Temperance tarot card mean?
The patient blending of opposites — moderation, integration, the long simmer.
What does the Temperance mean upright?
Upright, the Temperance points to balance, patience, integration, moderation.
What does the Temperance mean reversed?
Reversed, the Temperance leans toward excess, imbalance, impatience, burnout.

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