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Strength
The image · A woman gently closes a lion's jaws; an infinity sign floats above her head and the lion is calm.
Upright
- courage
- patience
- gentle strength
- self-control
The strength here isn't force against force but steady, gentle patience — calming your own temper, fear and impulses. Mastering yourself is the greatest strength there is.
Reversed
- self-doubt
- losing your temper
- lack of discipline
Reversed, emotion may have the upper hand, or you doubt whether you're enough. Don't rush to prove anything — tend to the lion inside first.
Love
In love, patience and acceptance; reversed, don't let endurance turn into quiet resentment.
Work
At work, persuade in a gentle but firm way; reversed, steady your feelings before you speak.
Yes or no?
Upright · Leaning yesGentle persistence — you can handle this.
Reversed · Not yet clearDeal with your own emotions and doubts first.
Yes / No is only this card's leaning — the decision is yours.How they feel
They're accepting of you, willing to wait and stay patient.
As advice
Choose patience over force; calm your own inner lion first.
Ask yourself
Who here needs gentleness from you — including yourself?
Common combinations
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Meanings follow the public Rider–Waite tradition, rewritten in plain words — for reflection and entertainment, not predictions.
The Fool
The Magician
The High Priestess
The Empress
The Emperor
The Hierophant
The Lovers
The Chariot
Strength
The Hermit
Wheel of Fortune
Justice
The Hanged Man
Death
Temperance
The Devil
The Tower
The Star
The Moon
The Sun
Judgement
The World