What does the Strength tarot card mean?
Gentle courage tames instinct through patience, compassion, and steady presence. Strength is inner mastery—the lion of desire met with an open heart, not a clenched fist. Influence flows from calm con
Upright
Gentle courage tames instinct through patience, compassion, and steady presence. Strength is inner mastery—the lion of desire met with an open heart, not a clenched fist. Influence flows from calm confidence rather than domination.
Reversed
Self-doubt, repressed feeling, or force applied where kindness would work better. Raw impulse erupts; confidence collapses into control games. Breathe into the fear beneath anger and lead with humane firmness.
What does Strength mean upright?
Gentle courage tames instinct through patience, compassion, and steady presence. Strength is inner mastery—the lion of desire met with an open heart, not a clenched fist. Influence flows from calm confidence rather than domination.