Strength Tarot Card Key Facts#
Before diving deeper into the upright- and reversed Strength tarot meaning, and its connection to love, work, and life, below a quick overview of the key meanings connected to this Major Arcana card.
Upright | Strength, courage, compassion, focus, persuasion, influence |
Reversed | Self-doubt, weakness, insecurity, low energy, raw emotion |
Yes or No | Yes |
Numerology | 8 |
Element | Fire |
Planet | Sun |
Astrological Sign | Leo |
Strength Tarot Card Description#
To fully understand the Strength tarot card meaning, we will first take a look at the illustration, its colors, and symbolism.
The Strength tarot card shows a woman in a white robe. She holds a fully grown lion and gently caresses its forehead and jaws.
Even though it is known for its ferociousness, the woman is able to tame the lion through compassion, love, patience, and cunning. There is virtually no effort involved.
The lion symbolizes raw emotions and is related to our consciousness on the instinctive level. The woman, on the other hand, is a representative of our higher spiritual energy.
She has managed to gain control over the intrinsic urges.
As such, this card illustrates that the feminine powers of gentleness and self-control can tame our lower and more violent animal natures.
The woman wears a white robe, showing her purity of spirit. The belt and crown of yellow flowers and roses represent the fullest, most beautiful expression of nature.
Above the woman’s head, we see the same symbol that also can be found in the Magician tarot card: the sign of infinity and unlimited potential. Just like the magician, she has the ability to manifest what she desires with her newfound power.
Strength Tarot Card Meaning#
The upright Strength tarot card represents (as the name already suggests) strength, courage, persuasion, and patience. It tells you that you have the power and strength to overcome any obstacle: just like the Chariot.
However, while the Chariot represents external will and power, the Strength tarot card encourages you to succeed through your inner strength.
You will need to act with grace and sensitivity, rather than just using brutal force.
The card also tells you that you have the capacity to stay positive and calm and think logically in stressful situations that test your patience and strength.
Be it through compassion, cunning, or understanding, Strength signifies that you can obtain true control of a situation, and not simply the power to forcefully impose your will.
In a reading, Strength can reflect perseverance, confidence, and a willingness to speak up.
You are committed to what you need to do, and you go about it in a very balanced and mature way.
Keep applying patience and self-control, while recognizing that these qualities cannot guarantee success in everything you attempt.
Strength Tarot Card Meaning Reversed#
In this paragraph, we will talk a bit more about what it means if you’ve pulled the Strength card in the reversed position.
A reversed Strength tarot card in a reading can indicate that you are showing explosive behavior or that you can easily become furious.
If so, let the Strength card be a reminder that you need to learn how to channel your raw emotions. Otherwise, you may act without thinking or say things you’ll regret later.
The reversed Strength tarot card can also be a sign that you are lacking the inner strength that this card usually embodies.
It might be that everyone seems to be blissful or topping in each area of their lives, while you feel like you are stuck in a rut.
Stop comparing yourself to others and focus on your own journey. Learn to get back on your feet, and just remember that you have the inner power and strength to overcome any obstacle.
Try to reconnect with this power and get back that conviction you once had. You can always seek a professional to help you with this.
Furthermore, the reversed Strength tarot card is an indication that you may have forgotten all that spark of joy, happiness, and fulfillment that you felt when you were doing things with passion and love. As a result, the positive vibes and happiness in your life are fading away.
Feeling this way could greatly affect your overall health and daily activities. Therefore this card encourages you to rest for some time, take care of yourself and regain energy.
Strength Tarot Card Career Meaning#
The Strength tarot card in a financial or work reading is representative of a key to success. In a reading, the card can prompt an inventory of the skills and resources available to you.
This card is a good card for leadership. It shows that you are ready to take on a challenge and that you will persevere. This may lead to resistance. Staying consistent may support progress, but the card cannot promise results.
If you’re wanting a raise at work, hope to grow relationships with colleagues, or get a new contract, you’ll need to show that you’re confident and in control.
One way to really demonstrate strength in the workplace is to be of service to others. Try volunteering, making yourself available for extra projects, or picking up the extra load.
If you’re looking for work, volunteering is still a good option as it can help you connect with the right people.
- You have all that it takes to become successful
- Stay consistent and show confidence
- Be of service for others
Strength Tarot Card Love Meaning#
The Strength tarot card in a love context often appears when you’re having relationship trouble, either with family, a friend, or your lover.
This isn’t a bad thing, though. This card represents your ability to accept others as they are, practice patience, and demonstrate the strength of love.
What can you do to be more open and loving? Are there hurts from the past you need to forgive? Avoid the tendency to shut down when faced with hurt.
Find ways to open your heart even more during these times. Meditation, volunteer work, and spending time doing things you love are all great options.
- You’re having relationship trouble
- Demonstrate the strength of love
- Find ways to open your heart
Strength Tarot Card Health Meaning#
Are you going through a turbulent time? Are you feeling physically sick, tired, or stressed?
If so, the Strength tarot card tells you (especially in a health context) to be conscious of your instinctual urges and gut reactions.
In these times it’s completely human that you’re feeling sad, angry, or maybe even ashamed.
Yet, don’t let these emotions guide you! Instead, tame your animal instincts, regain the power within yourself, and approach your situation with compassion and love.
You know that you have the qualities to overcome these hard times.
- Listen to your intuition
- Don’t be guided by negative emotions
- Approach your situation with love
Strength in a Yes or No Reading#
The Strength card tells you that you can obtain true control of a situation through inner strength. You don’t need outside forces to change things, but your own power.
Many readers treat Strength as yes-leaning because it emphasizes courage and self-control. That convention does not guarantee that you will overcome a situation.
Strength Tarot Card and Numerology#
Strength is numbered Eigh, the number of infinity because of its shape. It is a number that reminds you that everything comes full circle. This is also depicted in the Strength tarot card by the infinity sign.
Eight is associated with abundance and expansion, stability, and securing your foundation. It is a number of harvest times and to some, the fall of the year.
Strength Tarot Card and Astrology#
Strength is often associated with Leo because of the depiction of the lion. This is a card about showing your power without dominating others. It’s about determination, courage, and patience.
Leo is ruled by the Sun and shows our ability to shine and express our true gifts and confidence. Both Leo and the Sun are associated with the fire element.
Strength Tarot Card Designs#
The Rider-Waite deck is the most common deck in tarot. However, there are so many beautiful tarot deck designs and cards and I can browse for hours.
Just because I can, here is an inspirational tarot card list, with my favorite Strength tarot cards. If you designed a card yourself, and want to share this, I would love to hear from you!
Helena M. Cintra via Behance.net 
Maike Plenzke via Behance.net 
Gonzalo Martinez Moreno via Behance.net 
Charnel Hunter via Behance.net 
Leticia Ravagnani via Behance.net 
A Little Spark of Joy 
Floh Florence Pitot via Behance.net 
Corey Turner via Behance.net 
A Little Spark of Joy 
Maria de la Paz Mari via Behance.net 
The Modern Way Tarot
Strength Tarot Card Combinations#
The Strength tarot card represents powerful connections. Although the images on different versions of the card vary, most include a feminine woman and a lion.
At first glance, these two creatures are very different in nature, but together, they create an unshakable resolve.
When you see the Strength tarot card paired with other cards, it can shed light on an otherwise confusing situation.
Here are six of the most common tarot card combinations that appear in readings.
Strength and the Hanged Man#
One common misconception that people share when it comes to strength, in general, is that being strong means having to fight a battle aggressively.
This is not true. If you’ve ever watched a boxing match, then you know that fighters have to be very careful about how they use their strength. If all of their energy is expelled in the first round, they will quickly tire and lose the match.
When Strength and the Hanged Man join forces, the message is one of patience, not action. Now isn’t the time to make hasty decisions. Instead, take time to assess the situation and make a plan for moving forward.
Strength and the Tower#
The Tower is the card of chaos and total destruction. Combined with the Strength tarot card it signifies that even in situations full of sudden changes and upheaval, you’re able to master things around.
Strength and the Chariot#
The Chariot and Strength are two of the most powerful cards in the entire deck. The Chariot deals with pushing forward, often in a warrior or aggressive way, while Strength represents using inner fortitude to ride out the waves of any difficulty you might be facing.
When paired together, they can symbolize meeting an obstacle with dignity, but they do not promise that every challenge will be overcome.
Strength and the Eight of Cups or Six of Swords#
Are you feeling totally drained and unable to move forward? The Strength card carries a very literal meaning when connected with the Eight of Cups or the Six of Swords: it is time to find your inner strength and overcome your present situation.
When you are ill, dealing with heartbreak, or going through any type of disappointment or loss, it can feel like life is over.
The Strength tarot card urges you to take heart despite setbacks and soldier on patiently. The card can symbolize resilience while you work through difficulty.
Strength and the Queen of Cups#
The element of the suit of cups water symbolizes the unconsciousness and feelings, and as such, this suit is all about emotions. The Queen of Cups combines this energy, with an inward focus and calmness, just like the Strength card.
The equation 1+1 = 3 is definitely the case for this card combination! You have the ability to use your inner strength and calmness to master whatever situation.
What do you think of the Strength Card?#
That’s all for the Strength tarot card meaning! If you have pulled this card in your tarot spread, did the meaning make sense to your situation in life?
Just remember that when this card shows up in your reading, it is a sign that you have the power and strength to overcome any obstacle. You can do this!
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