Strength Tarot Card Meaning
Upright keywords
Reversed keywords
Strength upright
There's a kind of strength that makes no noise, and that's exactly what this card is about. Strength appears to remind you that you're capable of far more than you imagine, not through toughness, but through tenderness. It represents the courage to face your fears, your anger or your impulses without suppressing them or letting them rule you. Like the woman stroking the lion, you can meet your intense emotions with patience and kindness until they become allies. This arcanum also speaks of resilience: of standing tall with dignity in the face of difficulty. If you're going through a demanding time, trust your inner steadiness. Your real strength comes from calm, from compassion towards yourself and others, and from knowing you don't need to prove anything to anyone.
Strength reversed
Reversed, Strength suggests that your self-confidence has been shaken. Maybe you feel small in the face of a challenge, or you doubt your abilities. In other cases, the lion has got loose: impulsive reactions, anger that flares up or high standards that turn harsh on you. The energy is there, but it's blocked or poorly channelled. Go back to basics: breathe, speak to yourself kindly and remember all the times you've already pulled through.