| The Major Arcana has some interesting cards. | | | | substance or just something that you've conjured up |
| Strength is one of them, as its meaning isn't what | | | | in your own mind. |
| most people would think. If you pictured this card as | | | | Finally, this card represents success that is |
| representing some sort of Hercules coming down | | | | determined by organization. Again, this is an internal |
| from the heavens and tearing civilization apart, think | | | | control within you. All the hands on in the world |
| again. This article will provide you with the meaning of | | | | doesn't make up for a clear and concise plan that is |
| Strength as it applies to the Tarot in both its normal | | | | logically followed through on. |
| and reversed keys. After reading this, you should | | | | The reverse key for this card is nothing to ignore. |
| have no confusion about what Strength really means. | | | | The reverse meaning is one of weakness. I'm not |
| Strength really applies more to inner strength than | | | | talking about a physical weakness. I'm referring to |
| actual physical strength. These inner qualities include | | | | weakness of mind and spirit. So many of life's battles |
| love, patience and gentleness. But more importantly, | | | | are lost simply because we give up. This card shows |
| this card refers to these qualities in the context that | | | | possible quitting on our part. |
| they are more important than material power, force | | | | This card can also mean a conflict between parties |
| or hate. So many people think of a show of a | | | | where the harmony of the relationship is being |
| strength as who has the biggest army, the most | | | | threatened. It is important to tell the subject that |
| weapons or in the case of one human to another, | | | | communication is key here in order to work out their |
| the strongest hands. Sometimes it takes more | | | | problems. |
| strength to offer a hand of friendship than that of | | | | Other meanings involve not backing down when you |
| war. In other words, you'll catch more flies with | | | | know you're right about something. However, you |
| honey than with vinegar. | | | | need to do this in a way that does not cause |
| Another meaning for this card is a possible | | | | distress to the other parties involved. |
| reconciliation. If the subject is on the outs with a | | | | Finally, this card can signify that you are not facing |
| friend or even a lover, this card could represent that | | | | the situation realistically. You need to face what is |
| fences are about to be mended. Of course this will | | | | before you with an open mind if you plan on |
| only be possible if you can conquer your negative | | | | progressing through the situation. Disturbing influences |
| emotions. | | | | must be dealt with. |
| In still yet another meaning, this card shows that | | | | It is important to have inner strength in order to |
| possible obstacles that you are facing are imagined | | | | make it through this world. By understanding and |
| rather than real and it is important to confront these | | | | realizing when you are weak, you can avoid doing |
| obstacles and determine if they are indeed of | | | | things that will lead to trouble down the road. |