The Tarot Temperance

Keywords

Balance, compromise, polarity, moderation, modesty, equilibrium, restraint, and, when reversed, rash impulse

The Lesson of the Tarot Temperance is Moderation

After learning about death and irreversible changes, The Fool emerges with a new perspective and a newfound respect for temperance (moderation).

Personality (Strengths & Weaknesses)

Choleric Type 1 is associated with the Violet HSP Personality (Fire).

Choleric Type 2 is associated with the Indigo HSP Personality (Fire).

The Tarot Temperance Traditional Meanings 

You're either keeping things in the grey (middle, balance), trying not to go overboard, are peace-seeking, and seeking temperance in all things or, when reversed, being an absolute rogue, a libertine of the worst sort,  having no moderation whatsoever, parading through life without control or conscience (as if impulsiveness were a worthy goal in itself).

Refusing to compromise, show restraint, or maintain equilibrium in your actions is causing problems. It would be in your best interest to avoid extremes or an all-or-nothing attitude. Show moderation. 

The Tarot Temperance Biblical Meanings

Throughout your life, you'll be engaged in many roles, and balancing aspects of your personality as you play these roles, and becoming a whole person is the idea behind the Tarot Temperance card. However, it's not just about focusing on the parts you love about yourself. It's about facing aspects you don't care for (the alcoholic, over-eater, gambler, drug addict, sexaholic, shopaholic) and becoming moderate in all things. The best help for this is to realize that good can come from evil by allowing God's will to become your own. Additionally, in later card versions, the image of the Archangel Michael (an angel of protection) has been included.

Keywords: Balance, moderation, self-control, equilibrium, polarity, restraint, and caution, or rash impulse

Galatians 5:22-23 – Fruit of the Spirit includes self-control.

The Tarot Temperance in Health Readings

In my Taroscendence consultations, when this card appears in a wellness context, I explore nervous system support, stress reduction, natural remedies, and lifestyle adjustments that help your body feel safer and more regulated. Tarot health meanings aren't provided here because of the possibility of using a remedy that's not in your best interest. If you would like a healthy nudge in the right direction, you are welcome to request a consult from me.

Tarot Meditation

Are there any areas of your life that are out of balance? What can you do to seek equilibrium or harmony? Are your relationships supportive and lifting or draining?  

Food Remedies

Cholerics tend to do very well on vegetarian diets. Ordinary table salt and salty foods, aged cheeses, vinegar and alcohol, high-fat and fried foods, excessive red meat, highly sour foods, fermented foods, and very hot spices will bother the Choleric temperament.

Choleric 1 (Violet): See Raising Violet/Choleric Temperament Energy Levels

Choleric 2 (Indigo): See Raising Indigo/Choleric Temperament Energy Levels

Choosing Herb & Essential Oil Remedies

Choleric 1 (Violet): Cedarwood, clary sage, frankincense, hyssop, jasmine, juniper, lavender, myrrh, peppermint, sandalwood, rosemary, rosewood, viola, violet Leaf, and white spruce

Choleric 2 (Indigo): Beech, calendula (marigold), cedarwood, clary sage, frankincense, helichrysum, hyacinth, jasmine, juniper, lavender, marjoram, myrrh, musk, petitgrain, Roman chamomile, rosemary, rosewood, sandalwood, spearmint, thyme, viola, violet leaf, vervain, and white spruce

Stones & Crystals

Choleric 1 (Violet): Clear quartz crystal, amethyst (deep violet), fluorite, clear diamond, rock crystal, sugilite, onyx, and opal

Choleric 2 (Indigo): Lapis lazuli, moonstone, sapphire, clear quartz crystal, dark blue kyanite, charoite, tanzanite, blue aventurine, sodalite, sugilite (rich purple), purple fluorite, dumortierite, diamond, jet, jade, falcon's eye, and rainbow fluorite

Artwork: The Soul of the Rose by John William Waterhouse, 1908