
Temperance Tarot Card Meaning
Upright: Balance, patience and blending opposites. Moderation brings healing; take the middle path and keep a steady pace.
Element & correspondence: Fire · Sagittarius
What does Temperance mean when upright?
Balance, patience and blending opposites. Moderation brings healing; take the middle path and keep a steady pace.
What does Temperance mean when reversed?
Excess, imbalance or impatience. Something is out of proportion — restore harmony before it grows.
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What does Temperance mean in love?
Upright: A calm, harmonious relationship built on compromise and good communication. Give and receive in equal measure.
Reversed: One-sided effort, extremes of emotion or bad timing. Bring the relationship back to an even keel.
What does Temperance mean for career and money?
Upright: Collaboration, careful planning and steady progress. Blend different skills and don’t rush.
Reversed: Overworking or imbalanced priorities. Redistribute your energy before burnout does it for you.
Is Temperance a yes or no card?
Maybe. Maybe — it depends on timing, your choices and the other cards around it. Reversed, the answer usually weakens or flips, so read it alongside your question.
What symbols appear on the Temperance card?
A winged angel pours water between two cups, one foot on land and one in a stream, a triangle inside a square on the robe and a path leading to a glowing crown on the horizon. Opposites flow into each other without spilling a drop.
What should I do when Temperance appears?
Mix patience with action and avoid extremes.
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Tarot interpretation is a tool for reflection, not a fixed answer. Card images are the Rider-Waite-Smith deck (1909), in the public domain.