Temperance tarot card meaning

What this card represents

Upright

Temperance points to balance, integration and progress through patience rather than force. Read it as a clue about the central dynamic of the situation and the kind of choice or awareness it requires.

Reversed

Temperance reversed points to the blocked or distorted side of balance, integration and progress through patience rather than force. The card asks you to recognize where that energy is being avoided, exaggerated or used against yourself.

In love

In love, Temperance brings balance, integration and progress through patience rather than force into the relationship. Pay attention to reciprocity, emotional truth and the choices being made in the bond.

Love when reversed

In love, Temperance reversed asks you to examine the shadow side of balance, integration and progress through patience rather than force. Look for imbalance, avoidance or expectations that are not being spoken clearly.

A question to reflect on

How does the message of Temperance relate to something I can actually do?