In this chapter of the tarot course we will see The strenght and its meanings. The hidden details for its interpretation in the tarot, its correspondence with numerology, the elements and kabbalistics.
What does The strenght mean in the Tarot? What does the card of The strenght mean in love, work, money or health? What is its spiritual meaning and what does it reveal to us? What does the card of The strenght upside down or inverted mean?
The strenght in the tarot
The strenght is the major arcane number 8. The strenght is a card of great significance, very encouraging in the right hand position, indicating strength, courage, patience, control, compassion, among many other things. When The strenght appears reversed it indicates weak physical and mental attitudes, insecurity, lack of self-discipline and diminished will.
Correspondences of the card
- Kabbalistics associates this card with the planet Saturn, with the letter Kath and with the number 11(the occult forces).
- Esoterically it is associated with the astrological sign of Leo, the element of fire and the season of summer.
- In numerology it represents the number 11, but also 2, (11 =, 1, +1, = 2).
Graphic description of the chart
- The strenght chart is presented in the chart with the following elements: Under a golden or yellowish sky, a woman gently caresses a lion on the forehead and lower jaw.
- The woman looks down at the lion with a peaceful smile on her face and appears to be successfully taming the wild beast. The fact that The strenght card is represented by a woman indicates that she is not focused on pure physical strength.
- She has the symbol of infinity (the Lemniscata) above her head, the same symbol is seen on the Magician, who also features a sky of the same color.
- The white robe worn by the woman is an indication that she is an innocent person, indicating purity of spirit. The blue mountain in the background is the same phallic symbol seen in the Lovers.
- The lion is a symbol of our animal passions and desires. The animal is sticking out its tongue and thus, it is presumed that it is not going to bite, as animals that are preparing to bite do not stick out their tongues. This lion is pleased with the presence of the woman and surrenders to her.
- The woman overcomes the lion with a silent strength that can only come from within.
- Her left arm represents mental effort, while the right arm represents physical effort. Her right arm is simply holding, while the left arm is exerting all the pressure.
- The woman stands unprotected in an open, very green field and wears a wreath on her head and an identical, much larger wreath with which she surrounds the lion. The wreath represents the most beautiful expression of nature and transitory life.
What does The strenght mean in the Tarot?
The strenght in a right-hand position, General Meaning: This card represents strength, courage, patience, control, compassion.
It is also closely associated with good luck and fortune. It is always recommended before any game of chance, to visualize The strenght in order to have luck in the game.
This card of The strenght indicates the importance of mind over matter, and reminds you to allow yourself to focus on what you want rather than what you don’t want in your life.
Your main point is that you have the ability to harness your thoughts and use them to your advantage in everything, and that it is not only an ability but your responsibility.
So you must conquer your fears, control your impulses and never lose patience with yourself or what you are doing.
It is important for you now to make time to meditate, contemplate and spend some time alone, even if you live surrounded by people. You must not allow yourself to spend any more time dwelling and focusing on worries, immobilized in fear.
This card of The strenght tells you that everything will go and be fine, as long as you control your emotions and impulses and keep your head on straight.
It is a card about self-control, the ability to tame the wild beasts, especially those within you. You should not rush things by being carried away by impatience or impulse.
Everything will fall into place and will be solved, and rushing or desiring urgent solutions will cause you to make mistakes and not get the results you want. Everything comes in its own time.
If The strenght comes out in the context of an outcome, this final result can only be victory and success, often even sudden and unexpected, as luck and chance have a lot to do with this card.
If Strength appears defining a person, this is undoubtedly someone of great strength and will, with great determination.
This is a person who has learned to dominate herself, is self-confident and this allows her to understand the environment, circumstances and people, characteristics that make her a magnetic and charismatic person.
This person is not afraid of challenges, faces and solves them with integrity and great willpower. If we are waiting for an answer to a certain situation and this card appears, it indicates that the situation will be mastered with will and patience, with control.
It is possible to control and convince others with the charm of security and measured reflection. A situation with this card is strong, intense but very balanced. It is a good situation where balance is the axis.
What does the Strength card mean at work?
Work should go well. If you are looking for work, you know you have the means and the skill set to find it. If you are already employed, and there is no room for promotion or advancement, don’t hesitate to negotiate what you are worth.
You may be surprised by the good reception you get. If there are no possibilities for a raise or promotion where you are now, think seriously about looking for something where there is this possibility, or consider the possibility of what it would take for you to strike out on your own or have your own business.
You may have more options than you normally think possible. There may be changes at work that will be for the better, pending work issues can be resolved, your advice and opinion is valued and sought after.
It is also a good time for creativity, to analyze new ideas or old ones that you had discarded because they seemed too crazy or risky.
What does The strenght Card mean in love?
Love, as well as work, should be having a very good time. If you are already committed to a relationship, it is very likely to be strong, with beneficial mutual support, tolerance and understanding.
There is patience and balance to work things out and get things on track, “there is strength in numbers”. If you are looking for someone, this is a much better than average time to meet people.
You are in a phase of self-confidence, so don’t be afraid to go out and mingle with others, you may be pleasantly surprised by the results you find.
You have a real need to put your attention on the relationship you have or on love, if you are in search of romance. This will undoubtedly move things along nicely, both for you and for each other.
The strenght suggests the arrival of moments of intense romance, passionate sensual and sexual encounters. It is a great card for love as a whole.
What does The strenght card mean for money and finances?
It is a time of good and profitable income. Luck is on your side. Investments of all kinds are recommended as they will prove successful.
Also good fortune and chance accompany, so there may be pleasant surprises in gambling or money arriving in various unexpected ways.
It is a positive cycle for money in general. While saving is always good and advised, at this stage it is possible to overspend, heavy sums that will be profitable and safe investments, as could be the acquisition of a piece of furniture, a franchise or business, a new car.
If there are prospects and possibilities on the horizon to make investments or expenditures of any kind, this card tells you to do so. It is a very good move.
What does the Strength Card mean in health?
You are bursting with vitality and energy, fresh, your strength is high in every way. If surgery is planned, this is the right time to do it because your strength will make you have a very good and speedy and satisfactory recovery.
This is a good time to correct bad habits if it is necessary to do so in order to protect your health, starting with small goals, such as a balanced diet or a light ten-minute exercise.
It is an optimal time even for the eradication of harmful habits such as alcohol or tobacco, as you are at a time of great physical and mental robustness to do so successfully.
What does The strenght mean spiritually?
This is likely to be a very spiritual time for you, even if you don’t have anything resembling a religious belief. To be truly strong, you must pay attention to and develop each arm of the triad we are made of: body, mind, and spirit. Make sure you are spending time with all three.
That’s harder to do when things are difficult; if you receive this card when you are at a low point, know that things are likely to be getting better and going up soon.
The strenght is a reminder that you are strong, probably stronger than you think.
What does The strenght card upside down or reversed mean?
The strenght reversed, General Meaning: In inverted position, this card represents weak physical and mental attitudes, insecurity, lack of self-discipline and diminished will.
It does not indicate that you are not strong, but because of certain circumstances you are in great weakness now, especially concerning your self-worth and self-esteem.
You may need advice from friends, the love of a family environment or even the opinion of a therapist to regain your strength, worth and esteem.
You may be going through a slump as a result of a recent failure, whether affective, economic or occupational. This has made you question things, your own life, your chosen path, if it is worth it or if it has been worth it.
Although in this state it is difficult to see the light and find the strength to find the way out, you must remember that everything is temporary, that this too will pass and your strength is only dormant now. You will get it back.
Hold on to others or the environment, look at the other things you have, the positive things in your life and be grateful for all the other gifts and blessings you surely have.
What does The strenght card reversed at work mean?
There is not much progress at work. Ideas do not appear, you have a great apathy, a feeling of tiredness, boredom and dissatisfaction. It is not a suitable time for major changes in the current job, nor to seek new horizons.
You must calm down and trust that this will pass. If you push too hard, if you resist, you will only complicate things because the results will not appear. They will come in due time, regardless of how you feel.
Try to find a balance and fulfill your part and functions as best you can, until you come out of this weakened state.
What does The strenght card reversed mean in love?
The couple or relationship may be in a great stability now. The future and life together are being called into question.
It is possible that your doubts have to do with your low self-esteem, which makes you feel that you are not the right person for your partner and this makes you question why he or she loves you and is by your side. One of you may be in a cold, distant and even calculating posture.
You should be careful about questioning the relationship, especially if they are based on your doubts and not on concrete facts. If you push too hard, things could get out of control and you could have an unpleasant outcome.
You need to regain confidence, both in yourself, mainly, and in your partner.
What does The strenght card reversed mean for money and finances?
The strenght indicates a bit of bad luck, unforeseen and perhaps large expenses. Also the possibility of being swindled out of your good will and depending on other cards, even losses due to theft or deception.
In general, it is a time when you should not invest or risk, nor should you apply for credit or loans. Important purchases should be postponed. You are weak in strength, will and intelligence, so your decisions may not be correct at this time.
If you are in a time of prosperity and money is not a matter of concern, do not assume that this can last forever, keep an eye on the state of things, keep an eye on your accounts and business, take care of your job.
It is not a good time to ask for salary increases or to risk gambling.
What does the card of The strenght inverted in health mean?
No great efforts for now, you are not in shape. You may be either very weak or very tired due to stress. No major treatments or operations are advisable, unless they are strictly necessary to practice them.
Your health during your travels may deteriorate due to fatigue or atypical illnesses. Eat well, do not go on extreme diets and exercise routinely and normally, without demands.
Given the bad moment you are going through, there may be some temptation of bad habits, such as alcohol, drugs or drugs, so be very careful, do not let yourself be won by despair because things will be solved.
What does The strenght Inverted card mean spiritually?
The reversed strength card does not mean that you are weak physically or spiritually; on the contrary, it is a reminder that you have strength within you, and that it probably goes far beyond what you know or imagine you have.
If you are having difficulty seeing within yourself now, rest and contact with nature is most advisable. You can travel if you have the possibility, but sitting for a few minutes in your garden, looking at the sky from your window or simple things like that can stimulate you and do you good.
Bring you back to earth. Find something natural to lean on, a beautiful view, a waterfall, or an old tree. Then remember that the strength and beauty in that scene or that object is an integral part of a whole and that you are in that whole too, you are that too.
