Temperance
Deluxe Astrology's tarot card encyclopedia documents the Temperance with upright and reversed meanings, full cosmic correspondences (Major Arcana, Fire element, Sagittarius, Jupiter), love and career context, yes/no guidance (yes), numerological ties, and crystal associations. Free, no registration required.
“Ik meng alle aspecten van mijn leven tot perfecte harmonie.”
14: alchemie, de kunst van goddelijke balans
Upright Meaning
Balans, matigheid en geduld. Meng tegengestelde krachten harmonieus en praktiseer de middenweg.
Reversed Meaning
Onbalans, overdaad en gebrek aan lange termijnvisie. Je duwt mogelijk te hard in één richting.
Card Description
Gematigdheid mengelt vuur en water in perfecte harmonie. Praktiseer geduld en matigheid om het gouden middenpad in alle dingen te vinden.
Frequently Asked Questions About Temperance
What does the Temperance mean in a love reading?
In a love reading, the Temperance (Major Arcana, Fire element) reflects balans, matigheid, geduld. Balans, matigheid en geduld. Meng tegengestelde krachten harmonieus en praktiseer de middenweg. Reversed in a relationship context, it suggests Onbalans, overdaad en gebrek aan lange termijnvisie. Je duwt mogelijk te hard in één richting.
What does the Temperance mean in a career reading?
For career and work, the Temperance upright points to balans and matigheid under Jupiter’s influence. Balans, matigheid en geduld. Meng tegengestelde krachten harmonieus en praktiseer de middenweg. If it appears reversed, watch for Onbalans, overdaad en gebrek aan lange termijnvisie. Je duwt mogelijk te hard in één richting.
Is the Temperance a yes or no card?
The Temperance is traditionally a yes card in yes-or-no tarot readings. Its energy supports forward movement, affirmative answers, and positive momentum when drawn upright. Reversed, consider the answer conditional on surrounding cards.
What zodiac sign is associated with the Temperance?
The Temperance is associated with Sagittarius (Fire element), ruled by Jupiter. This astrological connection shapes the card’s core themes: balans, matigheid, geduld. When Sagittarius season is active or when Jupiter is prominent in transit, the Temperance often carries extra weight in a reading.
What does the Temperance reversed mean?
When the Temperance appears reversed in a tarot reading, it indicates Onbalans, overdaad en gebrek aan lange termijnvisie. Je duwt mogelijk te hard in één richting. The reversed meaning is not simply the opposite of upright — it often signals the same energy turned inward, blocked, or overdone rather than its literal negation.