Tem′per-ens or Tem′prens ~ Moderation and self-restraint (as in behavior or expression. Yielding to one's appetites or desires. Abstinence from alcoholic drinks.
- Number: XIV, 14
- Hebrew Letter: Samekh (or Semech)
- Color: Blue
- Element: Fire
- Planet: Jupiter
- Season: Autumn/Fall
- Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
- Time Frame: November 21 - December 21, Fall, Full Moon
- Chakra: Crown or Brow
- Humor: Yellow Bile
- Temperament: Choleric
- Sense: Spirit
- System: Liver/Digestive and Endocrine
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 HSV Personality (Fire).
Choleric Type 2 is associated with the Indigo HSV 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
Imbalance and overextension cause stress, leading to cravings and fatigue.
The Tarot Temperance corresponds with Sagittarius and governs the hips and thighs (standing and sitting), sciatic nerve (and postherpetic neuralgia), bone, and liver. Health issues may be caused by going overboard in some areas, causing physical stress, such as alcoholism or substance abuse, acting on impulse, a chemical imbalance causing mental or mood disorders, such as depression or bipolar disorder, or unbalanced humors.
Warm herbal teas and consistent meals can be beneficial.
Note: Holistic alternatives for depression can be found here.
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
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