If you like esoteric topics and want to get started in the Tarot methodology, We offer you, initially and briefly, the interpretive values of each of the major arcana so that you can familiarize yourself with them. Next, and in greater detail, he will do a detailed and in-depth follow-up of Arcanum XIV, Temperance, in which its symbology and divinatory meaning in his life will be broadly reflected.
Symbolizes Iris, the winged messenger of the gods, in charge of divine missives and who, on occasions, descended to Earth to announce to mortals the will of Olympus. Sometimes humans were presented with a divine or angelic appearance and others with a mortal figure. He helped the inhabitants of the Earth with his wise advice and protected them whenever possible.
In the card we see a woman with her feet in the water, it symbolizes how energy flows through us. She suggests moderation, a cool head and calm to be able to take situations that may arise with a certain balance.
When this arcane appears upside down, indicates to the person that he must control his passions by exercising virtue and temperance or moderating his vehement desires. With reference to money, it sometimes indicates that it has to be transformed into something else: investments, land or objects, so that it continues to circulate.
It is a card that, on the other hand, means protection, angelic assistance (especially for those who pray or perform rituals to the spirits of the higher order), Profitable opportunities, patience, harmony, good management, excellent relationships, self-discipline, and ability to adapt to the environment.
It also speaks of balance of forces, positive changes, prosperous initiatives, sobriety, weighting, spiritual balance, consolidation of projects or affections, friendships that collaborate and help, spirit of conciliation, serenity and tolerance.
When this arcane appears head down refers to imbalances, lack of harmony, fights, frustrations, sterility, business that goes to hell, impatience, changes as unforeseen as ungratefullack of restraint and temperance, sentimental breakdown, hostility towards others, inconstancy and disturbances.
From the sexual point of view, it raises the pleasant possibility of a successful marriage, also referring to to future sentimental reconciliations, balanced sexual life, search for the romantic-spiritualfear that sex influences the usual line of action too much, desire to find harmonious and social relationships, predominance of the mystical-ideal over the physical, fidelity and motherhood.
Temperance is the card of good health in all areas: physical, mental and emotional. wowWhen sickness or discomfort sets in, Temperance holds the promise of vitality and well-beingr. This card speaks of purity, harmony and transformation.
In conclusion, Temperance predicts harmony, patience, moderation, control of passions and good omens in your life. But, if it appears in an inverted position, take precautions in this regardsince it warns of conflict, discussions, impatience and hostility, by yourself or by third parties.