“Between two vessels, patience finds its gentle rhythm.”
Tarot Encyclopedia
Temperance
“Try a little more of what restores your balance. Let small adjustments be enough for today.”
Upright keywords
- Balance
- moderation
- patience
- purpose
Reversed keywords
- Imbalance
- excess
- lack of long-term vision
Summary
Temperance points to balance, moderation, patience, and purpose.
Upright meaning
Upright, Temperance highlights balance, moderation, patience, and purpose.
Reversed meaning
Reversed, Temperance can indicate imbalance, excess, and lack of long-term vision.
Symbolism at a glance
Balance
moderation
patience
purpose
Reflection questions
- Where is balance, and moderation showing up for me now?
- What would help me work with imbalance, and excess?
Visual description
A winged figure in flowing purple robes holds two golden vessels amid curling clouds and moonlight.