Upright Keywords:
Inner strength, Courage, Bravery, Confidence, Compassion, Taming, Control, Overcoming self-doubt
Reversed Keywords:
Vulnerability, Self-doubt, Weakness, Low self-esteem, Lack of confidence, Feeling inadequate
The strength card in a tarot reading is an indication of your inner strength. But there are many ways this could be interpreted for your question, situation, or general reading. The strength card also indicates your resilience to get you through tough times, and lets you know that you have what it takes to get through the struggle with a calm resilicence. The strength card is also an indication of compassion.
Upright Meaning
If you get the upright strength card during a reading, it’s time to call on your inner reservoir of resilience to guide you through tough times. The upright strength card is telling you to be fearless and speak your mind with grace and compassion.
The strength card in an upright position is also a reminder to be patient and work your way towards your goals slowly but surely. Compassion is a large component of this card, and the upright strength card reminds us that compassion for yourself and others reaps rewards.
Reversed Meaning
Although many cards in the reversed position are a direct mirror for the upright, the Strength card is not one of them. If you draw a reversed strength card- there’s no reason to panic. Both upright and reversed share similar positive qualities. The reversal simply indicates you may encounter a few more obstacles along the way. The reversed strength card is telling you to dig deep to overcome your inner challenges, your weaknesses. And if you succeed, you will find yourself in the same position as the upright strength card.
The reversed strength card could also be letting you know that you’re about to come face to face with your emotions. And not just any emotions, but the guttural, the intense. It is common for this to be either fear or anger. In the reversed position, the strength card is telling that although you do not feel like you have that inner strength and courage to get a grip on these emotions, you do. Find the confidence inside yourself, and you’ll find your courage to overcome anything.
Have you turned your back on pursuing your dreams? The reversed strength card could also be interpreted as an invitation to return to your path, your goals, and the things that you love to do.