VIII🦁Strength
Major Arcana · Tarot Card Meaning

Strength Tarot Card Meaning

Upright and reversed meanings, love, career, yes or no, and advice for Strength.

Also called: the Strength card · Strength tarot · VIII Strength

Upright
couragecompassioninner strengthpatiencegentle control
Reversed
self-doubtweaknessinsecurityraw emotion
Upright meaning

Strength Upright

Strength shows a woman calmly closing the jaws of a lion. Her power doesn't come from force. It comes from patience, compassion and quiet confidence. This card shows up when you're facing something hard and need to remember you're stronger than you think. Gentle persistence will get you through.

ArcanaMajor
NumberVIII
ElementFire
AstrologyLeo
Reversed meaning

Strength Reversed

Reversed, Strength points to self-doubt, burnout or feeling overwhelmed by emotion. Be gentle with yourself. Courage often starts with simply getting through today.

♥ Love & relationships

Strength in Love

Upright in love

In love, Strength brings a loving, patient, resilient relationship. It's a sign that kindness and understanding can carry you through challenges together.

Reversed in love

Reversed in love, insecurity or jealousy may be getting in the way. Work on your own confidence first.

✦ Career & money

Strength for Career and Money

At work, Strength says you can handle the challenge in front of you. Lead with calm confidence rather than force. With money, patience pays off.

Quick answer

Is Strength a Yes or No?

Yes

This card leans toward yes. Its energy is supportive and moving forward, so the answer to a yes or no question is usually a hopeful yes.

Going deeper

Symbolism & Correspondences

Strength is linked to Leo, the brave, big-hearted fire sign. That energy colors everything this card means.

As card number VIII of the Major Arcana, Strength marks a stage in the Fool's Journey, the story of growth the Major Arcana tells from beginning to end.

The Major Arcana are the 22 big-picture cards of the deck. They show major life lessons, turning points and the bigger forces at work in your story. When a Major Arcana card shows up, pay extra attention: the message is important and often has to do with your soul's growth, not just day-to-day events.

The card's advice
“Be brave and be kind, especially with yourself. Soft strength is still strength.”

Pulled Strength?

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