Temperance Tarot Card Meaning
Temperance · Tempérance · Major Arcana XIIII
- NumberXIIII
- ElementSagittarius
- Yes / NoYes — with patience
- UprightBalance, Moderation, Patience
Temperance upright meaning
Temperance is balance and patient blending — moderation, healing, and the middle way. Combine opposing elements with care and let things settle.
Temperance reversed meaning
Reversed, excess, imbalance, or impatience. Restore moderation and stop forcing the mix.
Temperance in love & relationships
Harmony and compromise; a well-balanced, healing partnership. Blend your differences patiently.
Temperance in career & money
Steady, measured progress and good collaboration. Avoid extremes; pace yourself.
Symbolism
A winged figure pours between two vessels, mingling the waters — patient alchemy and flow.
Temperance combinations
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Frequently asked questions
Is Temperance a yes or no card?
Temperance leans Yes — with patience in a yes/no reading.
What does Temperance mean in love?
Harmony and compromise; a well-balanced, healing partnership. Blend your differences patiently.
What does Temperance reversed mean?
Reversed, excess, imbalance, or impatience. Restore moderation and stop forcing the mix.