Temperance

UPRIGHT MEANING

Temperance upright represents balance, harmony, and the art of blending different elements to create a peaceful and sustainable whole. It symbolizes patience, moderation, and the steady alignment that comes from choosing the middle path rather than extremes. This card highlights healing, cooperation, and the ability to integrate lessons into a calm and centered approach to life. Upright, Temperance encourages mindful action, emotional equilibrium, and trust in the slow, steady process of creating long‑term stability.

KEYWORDS:

balance, harmony, moderation, patience, healing, alignment, cooperation, calm, integration, purpose, flow, stability, mindfulness, equilibrium, blended energies

REVERSED MEANING

Temperance reversed represents imbalance, impatience, or difficulty finding harmony within yourself or your environment. It can signal overindulgence, conflict, or a tendency to swing between extremes instead of seeking moderation. This card may point to frustration, misalignment, or a lack of clarity about how to bring different aspects of your life into cohesion. Reversed, Temperance encourages slowing down, reassessing your approach, and restoring balance through conscious, gentle adjustments.

KEYWORDS:

imbalance, impatience, excess, conflict, misalignment, extremes, frustration, disharmony, lack of focus, tension, overindulgence, disruption, scattered energy, resistance, instability