Major Arcana · 14
Temperance
Major Arcana · 14
Reversed
Astrological correspondence
At a glance
Upright: balancemoderationblending
Reversed: imbalanceexcessfragmentation
Temperance — Upright Meaning
Temperance pours water between two cups, blending opposites into harmony. This is the card of patience, moderation, and the art of timing. Slow down, find the middle path, and let the pieces of your life come into balance. Good things are being distilled.
Temperance — Reversed Meaning
Reversed, Temperance warns of imbalance, excess, or a life pulling in too many directions. You may be rushing the process or swinging between extremes. Recalibrate — harmony is found in the gentle middle.
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