Temperance

Major Arcana

Keywords

balancemoderationpatiencepurpose

Reversed Keywords

imbalanceexcesslack of purposeimpatience

Card Imagery

A winged angel stands with one foot on land and one in water, carefully pouring liquid between two cups — a symbol of balance and the flow between conscious and subconscious. A path leads to a distant mountain crowned with light. Irises grow by the water, and a golden triangle within a square adorns the angel's robe.

Upright Meaning

Temperance calls for balance, moderation, and patience. It encourages you to find the middle path, blend different aspects of your life harmoniously, and trust that things are unfolding in divine timing.

Reversed Meaning

Reversed, Temperance warns of excess, imbalance, or rushing things. You may be overindulging, losing your centre, or forcing outcomes. Step back and find equilibrium.