Upright Keywords:
Balance, Perspective, Tranquility, Moderation, Patience, Harmony, Cooperation, Peace
Reversed Keywords:
Imbalance, Unfairness, Lack of Moderation, Excess, Overindulgence, Risk
Upright Meaning
When Temperance appears upright in a reading, it signifies a time for balance, patience, and moderation. It will often appear when you have been through a stressful time but have come out the other side stronger.
The Temperance Tarot card suggests that you have found your serenity and calm. You are developing a very helpful outlook on life and have progressed massively over the last few years. You have learned for yourself what matters in life and what you wish to do in order to achieve happiness and inner peace. Like the angel depicted on the card, you know how to balance life well. You know who you are and where you are going.
This card is an encouraging reminder to keep going and not let others bring you down. When it comes to arguments and fallouts between those in your life, you have the ability to see things from both sides. Your outlook means that you don’t get caught up in unnecessary drama and can help others when you can.
Reversed Meaning
When reversed, the Temperance Tarot card is asking you to take a look in the mirror and work out where you are overindulging in life! There is something really out of balance in your life and you need to address this as soon as possible. If you don’t, things can go pretty wrong pretty quickly!
What is creating the imbalance in your life might be pretty easy to work out. Perhaps you have been eating too much recently, or drinking or taking drugs. The universe is telling you that you must face up to this risky behavior and turn your life around. If you need help, reach out to support networks. The Tarot wants you to reflect on your life right now and what is causing pain and heartache for you and those that love you. What can you do in order to be your true self?
If you do not know where the imbalance is in your life, turn over some more Tarot cards in the deck to get insight into what is going wrong and what you need to do about it.