| In the Raider-Waite tarot deck Temperance depicts | | | | yang, light and dark-each requires its opposite to |
| a female figure pouring water from one cup into | | | | complement in order to form a whole. |
| another. Nowadays most people connote the word | | | | The tarot meaning of Temperance is balance. You |
| temperance with abstaining from alcoholic beverages, | | | | are able to see both sides of the story clearly. This is |
| moderation and self discipline. In Latin, the word | | | | an excellent card if you are involved in an kind of |
| Temperance is Temperare which means to mix, | | | | creative work or have been looking for new ways to |
| blend or bring into harmony. | | | | approach a project. You are also disciplined when it |
| As you can see in the tarot card Temperance, the | | | | comes to your diet and sleeping patterns. |
| female figure or the angel seems to be blending the | | | | Try to see the other side of the story. Use common |
| contents of her two vessels. This card is also known | | | | sense. Postpone debates and arguments until others |
| as Time, which we all know heals all wounds and | | | | can open their minds. |
| continues to move on despite efforts to stop back | | | | Temperance suggests someone who is a great team |
| the clock. | | | | leader or someone who works well in a team. He or |
| The liquid symbolizes the flow of life, the connection | | | | She has a well rounded personality, is an excellent |
| between conscious and unconscious, of male and | | | | manager and someone who can bring out the best in |
| female, representing the logic and intuition, yin and | | | | everyone. |