How do you respond in times of stress? Does let your rational brain leave the building so your emotions and impulses can take over? Screaming, yelling, and crying is one way to do it, but when Strength appears in a tarot reading, it's advisable that you take a beat. Instead of acting out, take a breath and figure out your next step from a place of deep calm. Otherwise, you might do or say something rather regrettable. Whatever adversity you are currently facing probably won’t be resolved in a day. This is going to take some patience and stamina to overcome, and you need to gain some semblance of control over your instincts.
There is so much more to the 8th card of the Major Arcana than merely physical strength or grandiose displays of power. The Strength card provides a potent reminder that the ultimate flex of inner strength is emotional stability, even when faced with a cacophony of emotions that come from misfortune and hardship. Let’s try not to create any unnecessary conflict to deflect from what’s really going on here. Instead, take a softer approach with understanding, love, and compassion because the ability to be sensitive and vulnerable in times of extreme discomfort are your ultimate superpowers.
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Strength Keywords
Confidence, courage, compassion, empathy, fortitude, bravery, calm, focus, resilience, vulnerability, self-doubt, weakness, brute force, insecurity
Strength Upright Meaning
In moments of duress, your initial impulses may not have you behaving at your best. But remember, you do not need to surrender to those urges! In life, there is very little that you can control other than your own actions. You always have the power to respond rather than react. When the pressure is on, your true colors shine—you can learn a lot about yourself through your actions in adversity. Hard times often uncover all sorts of uncomfortable feelings, and it takes real courage to face your fears, forge into the unknown, and overcome obstacles.
When this tarot card comes up for you, stay calm, stay positive, and remember that humans are incredibly resilient! Whatever challenge you are currently facing, know that you WILL bounce back from this. You can accomplish anything you put your mind to; this moment just requires a good attitude with a pinch of determination and a great deal of logic. Be strategic and methodical, and whatever you do, please don’t lose your confidence. You must believe in yourself, even when facing uncertainty. The strength to overcome anything lies within you.
Strength Reversed Meaning
What’s got you feeling so down, bb? Self-doubt is plaguing you! All of your deepest, darkest fears are bubbling to the surface to eclipse your faith in yourself. Let’s stop this right now. This way of thinking is not doing you ANY favors. Yes, you are going through something incredibly difficult, but that doesn’t mean that you should give in to all of your insecurities. This moment is not a reflection on your abilities or lack thereof. Let’s not forget that you are incredibly capable and resilient!
We’ve all been in the depths of despair, but what really matters is how you pick yourself up to get through this. Think about all of the times you have done this before (because I’m sure you have) and use that as a little motivation to keep going. You can always get through difficulties because you are always able to persevere. Show yourself some kindness and compassion so you can get through this tough time with grace. This too shall pass.
Sarah Potter is a professional witch, Tarot Reader and practitioner of Color Magic, a means of using specific hues of the rainbow to conjure different energies and manifest personal transformation. Working with both private and corporate clients, Sarah has shared the magic of color and Tarot with thousands of clients over the years to promote self-empowerment, problem solving, and amplified intuitive skills through lectures, workshops, retreats, and one on one services.
