major arcana
pentacles
wands
cups
swords

A page about temperance, featuring a black and white illustration of an angel with wings, holding a sword and a cup, surrounded by nature symbols. The page includes sections on upright and reverse cards, keywords like balance, purpose, and healing, and information about the meaning of temperance in tarot.

Temperance represents balance, moderation, and the alchemical fusion of opposites. The angel mixes water between two cups, symbolizing the perfect blend of different elements to create harmony. This card calls for patience, finding the middle path, and integrating various aspects of your life. It is about healing through balance and managing your resources wisely.

TEMPERANCE

✸ Imbalance and excess
✸ Lack of long-term vision
✸ Conflict and impatience
✸ Recklessness and poor coordination
✸ Self-indulgence or denial

REVERSAL CARDS

UPRIGHT CARDS

   ✸  balance  ✸  purpose  ✸  healing

✸ Balance and moderation
✸ Patience and purpose
✸ Combining forces and alchemy
✸ Healing and tranquility
✸ Managing resources wisel

KEY WORDS