Strenth ~ The state or quality of being strong. A worthy attribute. The capacity to resist stress, strain, or attack. A protective or supportive power. Persuasiveness.
Number: 8
Hebrew Letter: Teth
Color: Yellow
Element: Fire
Planet: Sun
Season: Summer
Zodiac Sign: Leo
Time Frame: July 23 - August 22, Summer, Waxing Moon
Chakra: Crown/Brow
Humor: Yellow Bile
Temperament: Choleric 1 & 2
Sense: Spirit
System: Heart and Spine
Note: In the original deck of Tarot, the Strength card was in the 11th position. It was not moved to the 8th position until much, much later by Arthur Waite.
Keywords
Overcoming obstacles, inner strength, empathy, compassion, patience, soothe, heal, and, when reversed, brute force
The Lesson of the Tarot Strength is Inner Strength
Realizing that true strength lies in gentleness, compassion, and humility, the Fool learns to develop self-trust, confidence, and inner strength.
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 Strength Traditional Meanings
You may be being too forceful or pushing too hard. Insecurities and fears (stemming from self-doubt) may be leading you to act in ways that are, indeed, contrary to any true form of courageousness. Bullish actions will only cause one to appear weak and unable.
True strength lies in solving one's issues with patience and compassion. It also takes the ability to face one's darkest self with acceptance. In the past, you may have acted cowardly by taking the easy way out by imbibing in drink, sex, and brawling. It may have ultimately made you ill.
Take this advice to heart. To take care of your health, you can no longer be that person. Indeed, there's a need to find honorability within your character again, which can only begin with reconciliation.
The Tarot Strength Biblical Meanings
The Tarot Strength card says true strength is found in understanding, empathy, and compassion. Inner power isn't inherited physically but spiritually, and it is a gift from God. Strength is about having the compassion to reach out to others, talk to them, listen to them, and help without fear, prejudice, or brutality.
Note: In the original Tarot deck, the Strength card was in the 11th position. It was not moved to the 8th position until much, much later, by Arthur Waite.
Keywords: Inner strength, courage, compassion, endurance, patience, meekness, overcoming obstacles, or lack of humility or brute force.
Philippians 4:13 – I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
The Tarot Strength 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
What might you do to curb your overwhelm and impatience in challenging situations?
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: Phyllis and Demophoön by John William Waterhouse, 1907
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