Temperance

In this article, you will learn everything you need to know about Temperance Tarot Archetype.

Temperance Tarot Card Meaning

Part of the tarot archetypes, Temperance is the fourteenth trump, or Major Arcana, card in most Tarot decks.

Checkout this detailed breakdown of the meaning of Temperance tarot card.

Upright Meanings

Signifying moderation, patience, balance and peace, Temperance indicates the finding of perspective, harmony and inner calm.

The recipient has learned not to involve themselves in conflict or be derailed by minor problems, being adaptable due to their clarity of mind and sense of balance.

It signifies the finding of inner contentment, tranquility, peace and a sense of being in tune with one’s own aspirations, goals, morals and values.

Temperance tells the recipient that the spirit guides are around, that they should find their inner balance of body, mind and spirit and listen to their inner guidance, trusting things to happen as they are meant to.

In a relationship, Temperance signifies harmony with one’s partner, with a balance of respect, commitment and love between soulmates. Where problems are experienced these will soon be resolved.

For single people, Temperance indicates learning to make room for a partner by finding balance in life.

Temperance indicates it is a good time to set career goals, with hard work, dedication, patience and persistence due to be rewarded. Be patient for promotion rather than accepting the first opportunity where something better may come along.

Financially things are in good balance but moderation should be practiced in order to steadily build savings rather than taking financial risks.

​Temperance indicates that moderation will bring good health so the recipient should now get control of unhealthy habits and rebalance areas where they have been under or over doing things.

Reversed Meanings

Indicative of imbalance or overindulgence, Temperance reversed suggests reckless or hasty behaviour in the recipient, perhaps due to harmful indulgences such as drinking, gambling, drugs etc.

The card suggests loss of inner tranquility and calm leading to harmful behaviours.

Lack of harmony with other people may be causing problems and the recipient may lack perspective on life, needing to step back and find out the causes of their behaviour in order to improve.

Temperance reversed indicates spiritual imbalance, with lost connection to the spirit guides or lack of balance between mind, body and soul.

Energy work and meditation, as well as help from a professional, may help correct this.

In a relationship, Temperance indicates imbalance leading to conflict, with love and respect not reciprocated by one partner causing a lack of harmony, arguments, antagonism and unwillingness to listen.

Calming the situation and finding inner peace will help find solutions to this.

For singletons, Temperance reversed committing too quickly to relationships and thus appearing too eager, desperate or even promiscuous. The recipient needs to learn patience when developing a relationship.

​In a career context, the card indicates work conflict or imbalance, perhaps arguments with co-workers, problems with work-life balance or reacting badly to constructive criticism.

Financially, problems should be dealt with quickly and impulse spending avoided as this will not create inner contentment.

​Temperance reversed strongly indicates imbalance in the recipients life is negatively impacting their health. It also signifies a tendency towards negative habits and excesses which may harm the body.

Resolution can be found in understanding the causes of such behaviour.

Temperance Keywords

  • Balance
  • Peace
  • Patience
  • Moderation
  • Inner calm
  • Perspective
  • Tranquillity
  • Harmonious relationships
  • Soulmates
  • Imbalance
  • Self-indulgence
  • Excess
  • Clashing
  • Lack of perspective
  • Discord
  • Antagonism
  • Recklessness
  • Hastiness

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