Rider Waite card No 8, VIII STRENGTH
Strength VIII
Astrological Correspondence: Leo
Keywords: inner strength, vision, self control
Description: The Strength card, depicting a gracious queen-like figure and a wild lion, shows that real strength has to be combined with graciousness and gentleness to become a force. It symbolises inner strength, determination to overcome obstacles, self-knowledge and self-discipline, as only when we know ourselves and act in a responsible manner will we be able to deal with challenging situations and overcome difficulties successfully. Yet this card does not only represent physical strength, moral and emotional strength is included in the meaning. Patience, compassion, dealing with frustration, accepting of others, tolerating imperfection (in oneself and in others), all leads to being a complete person.
Upright Associations: Strength, courage, conviction, dynamism, self-control, action, resolve, virility, optimism. personal power, acceptance of self.
The negative qualities of Strength include misuse of power, aggressiveness, and intolerance.
Reversed Associations: Tyranny, a stern disposition, disease, weakness. Need to seek reassurance and re-evaluation, insecurity. The need for self belief.
Astrological Correspondence: Leo
Keywords: inner strength, vision, self control
Description: The Strength card, depicting a gracious queen-like figure and a wild lion, shows that real strength has to be combined with graciousness and gentleness to become a force. It symbolises inner strength, determination to overcome obstacles, self-knowledge and self-discipline, as only when we know ourselves and act in a responsible manner will we be able to deal with challenging situations and overcome difficulties successfully. Yet this card does not only represent physical strength, moral and emotional strength is included in the meaning. Patience, compassion, dealing with frustration, accepting of others, tolerating imperfection (in oneself and in others), all leads to being a complete person.
Upright Associations: Strength, courage, conviction, dynamism, self-control, action, resolve, virility, optimism. personal power, acceptance of self.
The negative qualities of Strength include misuse of power, aggressiveness, and intolerance.
Reversed Associations: Tyranny, a stern disposition, disease, weakness. Need to seek reassurance and re-evaluation, insecurity. The need for self belief.
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