Strength Tarot Card Meanings
The image on the Strength card seems at first quite frightening and then unbelievable. A woman seems to be controlling and taming a lion without using any restraints or physical strength. It’s a beautiful symbol which illustrates the type of Strength indicated by the card name. It is not brute strength, or harsh, fear driven strength; this is inner strength which comes from inner courage and belief. The woman in the card has a lemniscate above her head; the symbol for infinity. This woman is wise and loving, she looks down tenderly at the lion who seems completely tame and docile and in awe of the woman holding its head. The story of Beauty and the Beast comes to mind; how Beauty was able to see beyond the appearance of the Beast.
The scene around the woman and the beast is a green landscape that is as beautiful as the connection between the woman and the lion. The inner strength aspects and the lush surroundings make me think of all things natural, healthy and growing.
The message I get from this is that the strength is there to overcome any obstacle, but that strength must come from a peaceful, hopeful, courageous place inside, not from any brute physical strength. Like the woman, if we master ourselves and tap into our own inner wisdom and strength we can overcome almost any obstacle.
These are the Strength tarot card meanings we use in the free readings on Aquarian Insight:
Key Words: Strength, Patience, Compassion, Control
General: The lady depicted on this card, though not having any extraordinary physical strength, has the inner strength and courage to control the lion. This is the kind of strength you will possess today. This is a positive and hopeful card and you will be more than capable of facing any challenges that come up today. Also a good card for health.
Love: Feeling strong and positive today, you will feel good about your relationship. If you’re single, make the most of your current self-confidence and go out and meet new people – things may work out better than you imagine.
Work: Keep your focus on what it is that you want today and you’ll have the courage, patience and ability to face any challenges that come up in the workplace.
A positive and hopeful card indicating the strength to overcome obstacles and challenges. The strength indicated is not brute strength but calm inner strength which prevails against the odds; mind over matter. Good physical health is also indicated.