
Major Arcana · VIII
Strength Tarot Card Meaning
In a yes-or-no reading: Yes
Upright
CourageGentle persistenceSelf-control
True strength is gentle and firm. Meet difficulty with patience, not force.
Reversed
Self-doubtImpatienceDiscouragement
You are stronger than you think. Don't let a moment of doubt define you.
Love
Gentleness moves people more than force.
Career
Handle difficult people and tasks patiently.
Advice
Be gentle with yourself.
Good for / Avoid
Good for: Patient talks
Avoid: Head-on clashes
The Hermit
Wheel of Fortune
Justice
The Hanged Man
Death
Temperance
The Devil
The Tower