Major Arcana · Spirit
Strength
Crowned with the infinity symbol and garlands of flowers, a woman gently closes the jaws of a lion.
☀ Upright Meaning
True mastery comes from calm compassion rather than brute force. Meet fear and wild impulses with steady, loving patience.
☾ Reversed Meaning
Self-doubt or raw anger takes the upper hand; pause to reconnect with your quiet inner resilience.
Strength by topic
Love & relationships
Patience and gentle courage win hearts. Soften instead of forcing; tenderness is a strength here.
Career & study
Quiet confidence handles difficult people and pressure. Persuade with calm, not force.
Money & finances
Self-control with money pays off. Resist the urge to spend to soothe emotions.
Health & wellbeing
Inner strength and resilience support recovery; be kind to yourself through the process.
Tarot is for reflection only and is not medical advice; please see a professional for health concerns.
Yes or no: Yes
Yes — your steady, compassionate strength will carry it.
Reversed, the answer weakens or leans toward no.
Advice
Meet what is wild — in others or yourself — with calm and kindness.
Quick reference
| Upright | Reversed | |
|---|---|---|
| Keywords | Courage · Patience · Gentle strength · Compassion · Self-control | Self-doubt · Raw reactivity · Weakness · Fear |
Frequently asked questions
Is Strength a yes or no card?
Yes — your steady, compassionate strength will carry it. Reversed, the answer weakens or leans toward no.
What does Strength mean in love?
Patience and gentle courage win hearts. Soften instead of forcing; tenderness is a strength here.
What does Strength reversed mean?
Self-doubt or raw anger takes the upper hand; pause to reconnect with your quiet inner resilience.