Temperance Tarot Card Keywords
Patience, control, harmony, reason, moderation, healing.
Temperance Tarot Card Description
If ever a Tarot card needed a make-over, it’s Temperance. OK, it’s not a negative card like the Nine of Swords, but it’s not a sexy exciting card like the Ace of Wands either. Temperance is just a rather dull and boring card – or is it?
Upright Meaning
Temperance may seem a bit of a stodgy card, as it ambles along in its inoffensive moderate way, but at least it tells you that you are doing the right thing; in this case being sensible. Temperance implies that by following the middle path and avoiding any extreme, you will be able to reach your goals. Furthermore, your goals are reasonable, achievable and will serve you well in the future. To put it another way, there is harmony between what you want and what you need. Equally, your emotional and intellectual processes are operating well together and you seem to be on an even keel. As long as you don’t over indulge, your health, finances and emotional life should continue to tick along nicely. This is an ideal time to make a decision because you are able to see all points of view clearly and exercise large amounts of self-control. You will also find that you are able to calm any disagreements, as your serenity and willingness to compromise and co-operate influences others to see sense. So what is the general message of Temperance upright? Basically, the appearance of this card suggests that you are doing a fabulous job and should carry on in the same manner.
Reversed Meaning
Someone around you is being a bit sneaky, they are not the goody-two-shoes they like to pretend, and are more than likely up to no good at all. There is also a suggestion of over-indulgence. This could refer to someone close to you or to yourself. Think carefully, have you been kicking over the traces too much recently? Career and education issues could see you scratching your head, as you are unsure where to go next. Try to work things out carefully rather than just plumping for something because you are unsure what to do for the best. All work and no play, makes Jack a dull boy and Jill a grumbling girl. You really need to ensure that your work life balance is in order or you could find yourself squabbling with your nearest and dearest. Romantically things look rocky, if you have a partner you need to try to avoid the urge to snipe at each other. Singletons are unlikely to find that special someone for now, and single or spoken for, your friendships are likely to get a little frayed. Business partnerships and relations with your employer or employees can also get more than a little fractious.
Past
You’ve been seeing other people’s viewpoints a little too readily. You may have also been trying to please everyone except yourself, and this is causing some difficulties in the here and now. That you have been so willing to compromise is to your credit, but it should have been a two way process, not just you, and it wasn’t.
Present
You seem to be managing your personal life very well with a gentle hand on the tiller. Emotionally and mentally you’re in balance. Your desires and needs are in equilibrium, and your health should benefit. Your calm serene ways are being reflected in those around you. As long as you moderate your indulgences, this serenity can be long lasting.
Future
You’ll have to moderate your demands and see both sides of any disagreement. Ironically, this will enable you to see your own goals and ambitions more clearly. You will find yourself in a much more peaceful atmosphere of respect and harmony. If you’ve suffered emotionally in the past, this newfound Nirvana will help you recover your equilibrium.
Temperance Love Tarot Card Meanings Keywords
Patience, harmony, steady relationships, long term relationships, trust, faithfulness.
Temperance Love Tarot Card Description
Upright Meaning
Temperance is a gentle sweet soul and is concerned with patience, moderation and understanding. She warns against impetuosity and encourages us to think before we act.
Singletons need to be cautious and think before they act. Are you behaving in a way that draws potential mates toward you, or are you coming across as reserved or even in cold. Perhaps you find it hard to be intimate with other people or fight shy of committing to a relationship. You may need to know yourself better before you will find someone with whom to share your life. Be patient and trust in fate, in time love will come to you but for now at least there is nothing you can do to speed that process.
If you are lucky enough to have a special someone Temperance encourages you to be patient and accommodating, it maybe that your other half has problems which are making them a little fragile. If your relationship is particularly rocky at the moment you will need to calmly work together to restore harmony to your lives – make sure you keep the channels of communication clear rather than retreating to your own corners.
Reversed Meaning
Whoah, whoah, whoah, less haste more speed. Your love life isn’t a car battery, you can’t jump start it into action, good things come to those who wait you know. Slowing down will actually lead to success. If you’re not getting the dates you desire (or any dates at all) take the opportunity to develop new interests, you won’t be alone forever.
Is someone in your relationship suffering from a roving eye or perhaps a bit too eager to sample the finer things in life a bit too often? If so you need to take some time out to calm down and consider your options. Have you been setting the goal posts a little too high for your loved one? OK, no one wants to get lumbered with a slob but are you being too ambitious or demanding. No one is perfect, not even THE one – go on cut them (and yourself) a bit of slack.
