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Temperance Tarot Card Meaning

Temperance, card XIV of the Major Arcana in the Rider-Waite-Smith tarot deck

Temperance (XIV) pours between two cups, blending opposites into harmony — the art of balance, patience, and the middle way.

Balancemoderationpatienceharmonyblendinghealing
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Temperance Upright

Upright, Temperance counsels balance and patience. Blend extremes, find the middle path, and let healing come gradually.

Temperance in love

Harmony, compromise, and patient growth; a balanced, healing partnership.

Temperance in career & money

Steady, measured progress and good collaboration; moderation pays off.

Temperance Reversed

Reversed, balance is lost — excess, impatience, or clashing extremes.

Reversed in love & career

Friction or imbalance in love; rushing or overdoing it at work. Return to the middle way.

Quick reference

Upright keywordsBalance, moderation, patience, harmony, blending, healing
Reversed keywordsImbalance, excess, impatience, discord, misalignment
ElementFire
Yes / NoYes
ArcanaMajor Arcana, card XIV
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