Major arcana XIV
Temperance
Balance, moderation and the art of bringing opposites together.
- Keywords
- Balance · Moderation · Patience · Healing · Harmony
- Yes or no
- Yes
- Number
- XIV
AdviceLook for the right measure in everything.
What it means
Temperance shows an angel pouring water from one cup into another, with one foot on land and one in the water. It is the card of the right measure, of patience and of healing. It speaks of combining different things until you find harmony, without excess or hurry. It is an invitation to moderate, to reconcile and to let things settle calmly.
In love
Harmony, mutual understanding and a relationship that finds its balance over time. A good card for reconciliation.
At work and with money
Collaboration, negotiation and a sustainable pace. Find the middle ground between rushing and perfectionism.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Temperance mean in tarot?
Balance, moderation and the art of bringing opposites together. Look for the right measure in everything.
What does Temperance mean in love?
Harmony, mutual understanding and a relationship that finds its balance over time. A good card for reconciliation.
What does Temperance mean for work?
Collaboration, negotiation and a sustainable pace. Find the middle ground between rushing and perfectionism.
Is Temperance a yes or a no?
In a yes or no question, Temperance usually says yes. Balance, moderation and the art of bringing opposites together.
The illustrations come from My Daily Oracle’s own deck, drawn with the help of AI from the symbolism of the Rider-Waite-Smith deck. Tarot is a tool for reflection and self-knowledge, not for predicting the future.
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