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Temperance tarot card

Temperance

Temperance

How does your pace feel these days?

Fast or slow, both are okay. You can adjust bit by bit until you find a rhythm that feels comfortable.

✦ A word from Temperance

A question for you

What does my life need a little more of, and a little less of?

EnergyGentle breeze
PaceEasy does it
Yes / NoYes, slowly
Things to try todayOne small step · Love · Work · Money

Try this today

Plan today so that your time for work and time for rest are roughly even.

Love

This is a time when small differences can blend, bit by bit, into something comfortable.

Work & Study

You're in a good spot to blend different ideas or working styles into something better.

Money & Daily Life

It's a nice moment to find a balance between spending and saving that suits you.

More about this cardAbout the card · The imagery · FAQ

Temperance is card fourteen of the Major Arcana, a card of balance, harmony and patience. It shows different things being blended a little at a time until the mix feels just right.

The Imagery Tap a number

Temperance original artwork
  1. 1Water poured carefully between two cups
  2. 2One foot in the water, one on the land
  3. 3Yellow irises blooming by the water
  4. 4A sun glowing over the mountains, with a path leading there

Common Questions

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Is Temperance a good card?Yes, it's a positive card that supports a calm, steady flow as you slowly find your balance.

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Does Temperance mean I should hold back?Not in the sense of denying yourself; it's about finding your own right amount, neither too much nor too little.

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What does Temperance mean in a love reading?It describes a relationship where you're gently bringing your pace and your feelings into harmony.

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