Major Arcana · VIII
disciplineboldnessself-disciplinepowervitality
Strength is card VIII of the 22 Major Arcana, the trump cards of the tarot that stand for the big turning points and archetypes of a life. Its keywords are discipline, boldness, self-discipline, power and vitality.
Strength upright meaning
In the light, Strength points to:
- Imposing restrictions on yourself for your own benefit
- Bringing your passions under the control of reason
- Resisting impulses that work against your best interests
- Taking bold action
Strength reversed or shadow meaning
In its shadow, drawn reversed or in a difficult position, Strength can point to:
- Indulging weakness, even when you know it will damage your health and happiness
- Languishing in addiction
- Allowing your instincts to tame and conquer you
- Failing to take a stand when necessary
Strength in fortune telling
- Your self-control will be tested
- A woman will seek to change her partner or lover
- You are a strong, capable person
About the card
- Card
- VIII Strength
- Arcana
- Major Arcana, card 8 of 22 (0 to XXI)
- Keywords
- discipline, boldness, self-discipline, power and vitality
