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Strength
major Arcana·#8
Upright Meaning
CouragePatienceCompassionInner strengthInfluence
A woman gently closes the jaws of a lion — not through force, but through calm authority. The infinity symbol above her head echoes The Magician's, but where his power was active and directed, hers is quiet and patient. The lion represents raw passion, instinct, and desire; the woman represents the higher self that channels these forces without suppressing them. True strength, this card teaches, is mastery through gentleness.
Reversed Meaning
Self-doubtWeaknessRaw emotionInsecurity
Reversed, Strength suggests you are struggling with self-doubt or feeling overwhelmed by emotions you cannot control. The lion has slipped its gentle restraint. This is not a failure — it is a signal to reconnect with the quiet inner authority that knows how to hold space for difficulty without being consumed by it.
Quick Reference
- Arcana
- major
- Number
- 8