Strength Tarot Card Meaning
Strength · La Force · Major Arcana XI
- NumberXI
- ElementLeo
- Yes / NoYes
- UprightCourage, Compassion, Inner strength
Strength upright meaning
Strength is quiet power — courage tempered by compassion. Not force but gentle mastery; you tame the situation through patience and calm resolve.
Strength reversed meaning
Reversed, self-doubt, raw emotion, or low confidence. Be gentle with yourself and rebuild inner steadiness.
Strength in love & relationships
Patience and gentle strength deepen the bond. Lead with softness, not pressure.
Strength in career & money
Steady resolve under pressure wins out. Calm persistence beats brute force.
Symbolism
A serene figure gently closes a lion’s jaws beneath the infinity sign — soul mastering instinct.
Strength combinations
Meaning shifts with the cards beside it. Open the combination lookup →
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Frequently asked questions
Is Strength a yes or no card?
Strength leans Yes in a yes/no reading.
What does Strength mean in love?
Patience and gentle strength deepen the bond. Lead with softness, not pressure.
What does Strength reversed mean?
Reversed, self-doubt, raw emotion, or low confidence. Be gentle with yourself and rebuild inner steadiness.