14 The Temperance
Temperance symbolizes balance, harmony, and a calm approach to life. This card suggests you have found your inner peace and possess a healthy perspective on your circumstances. It reflects a time of contentment, where you navigate challenges with patience and avoid being drawn into unnecessary conflict. You are in tune with your core values and aspirations, enabling you to set meaningful goals. Temperance encourages moderation in all areas of life and indicates that the relationships around you are harmonious and supportive.
Upright Meaning Guide
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Upright Keyword Meanings:
Balance, peace, patience, moderation, harmony, inner calm, perspective, tranquillity, soulmates.
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General Interpretation (Upright)
Temperance symbolizes balance, harmony, and a calm approach to life. This card suggests you have found your inner peace and possess a healthy perspective on your circumstances. It reflects a time of contentment, where you navigate challenges with patience and avoid being drawn into unnecessary conflict. You are in tune with your core values and aspirations, enabling you to set meaningful goals. Temperance encourages moderation in all areas of life and indicates that the relationships around you are harmonious and supportive.
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Love & Relationships (Upright)
In relationships, Temperance is a positive sign, indicating balance, mutual respect, and a strong foundation of love. If there have been difficulties, this card suggests that harmony can be restored through understanding and patience. For singles, Temperance advises balancing other areas of your life to create space for love. Once this balance is achieved, you will naturally attract a compatible partner.
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Money & Career (Upright)
Temperance is a good omen for career and financial matters. It encourages setting realistic goals and maintaining persistence to achieve them. Your hard work and dedication will be recognized. Financially, it advises practicing moderation and building savings steadily, avoiding unnecessary risks or impulsive decisions.
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Health (Upright)
In a health context, Temperance highlights the importance of balance and moderation. Now is a great time to address unhealthy habits and restore equilibrium in your physical and emotional well-being.
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Spirituality (Upright)
This card signifies a deep connection to your inner guidance and spirit guides. It reflects a balanced alignment of mind, body, and soul, encouraging patience and trust in your spiritual journey.
Reversed Meaning Guide
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Reversed Keyword Meanings:
Imbalance, overindulgence, recklessness, conflict, lack of perspective, self-indulgence, impatience, discord.
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General Interpretation (Reversed)​
Reversed, Temperance signals imbalance and excess in some aspect of your life. You may be acting impulsively, indulging in harmful habits, or struggling with inner discord. This lack of moderation can lead to reckless decisions and conflict with others. The card urges you to step back, identify the root causes of this imbalance, and work to restore harmony. Without addressing these issues, you may continue to feel disconnected from your inner peace.
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Love & Relationships (Reversed)
In relationships, Temperance reversed indicates conflict or a lack of harmony. One partner may feel their efforts are not reciprocated, leading to arguments and frustration. For singles, this card suggests being overly eager or giving too much of yourself too quickly, which can come across as desperation. Take time to find balance within yourself before pursuing new relationships.
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Money & Career (Reversed)
Temperance reversed in a career context reflects imbalance or discord at work. You might be overworking, underperforming, or clashing with colleagues. It also warns against ignoring constructive criticism or acting impulsively in financial matters. Focus on regaining balance to avoid financial strain or workplace conflicts.
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Health (Reversed)
Reversed, Temperance highlights unhealthy excesses or imbalances affecting your health. It warns against neglecting your body and encourages identifying emotional or mental triggers behind harmful habits. Restoring balance in your lifestyle is essential for well-being.
Spirituality (Reversed)
This card signals a disconnection from your spiritual path or inner guidance. You may feel out of sync with your mind, body, and soul. Consider practices like meditation, energy work, or seeking guidance from a spiritual mentor to restore harmony and rekindle your connection.
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Temperance reminds us of the importance of balance, moderation, and patience in achieving harmony within ourselves and our surroundings. Whether upright or reversed, it encourages self-awareness and a calm approach to life’s challenges.
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