The Temperance

Here you will find all the information on The Temperance Tarot Card and what makes this tarot card special. This card is part of the Major Arcana tarot cards that make up a tarot deck.

The Temperance Image

Have a look at the image of the card and you should see an illustration of The Temperance tarot card. If you have a look at this card you should be able to get an idea of what this card means to you.

Artist comments about the Image

The depiction here is about the merging two opposites, fire and water, which are pouring out of the vessels carried by our divine selves. Temperance represents the merging of the opposites and is a constant reminder of the value of moderation in life.

Metaphorically it can signify many things: the play between inner and outer life, between the spiritual and physical, and between the subconscious and conscious. It is a reminder that we have confrontations with deep questions along the way, and is about whom we are and who we will become.

Meanings of this card:

Slight Break

The Temperance card speaks of things like a slight breakdown in communication in a relationship. This is important and maybe you need to leave your husband or your marriage is on the rocks and you are scared of upsetting your parents or the children.

Communication

It says go ahead and make the move especially if it is crossed with the eight of cups or with death. It says walk away but even though there is going to be a slight breakdown in communication. This relationship that is important to you is not very serious. It might seem like it for you but with a bit of communication at a later stage harmony will soon be restored.

Existence

The other thing about temperance says temper down your existence. There is an area where you are over indulging yourself: be it working too hard, spending too much money, exercising too much, eating too much, whatever the case might be be you need to stop and slow things down.

Wrong energy

You know you need to take it easy and slow down but it says you can’t, nevertheless it is important that you do. The temperance that is required is actually going to save your situation in the long run. You're over indulgence in whatever is actually causing conflict with your natural sense of well being. It is stirring up all the wrong energy for you so you need to slow down.