Temperance card meaning

Symbols in the picture

Two cups

The angel pours water from one cup into the other. It shows blending different things to find the right proportion.

Foot in the water

One foot is in the water and the other on land. It means keeping balance between feeling and reality.

Triangle on the chest

A triangle inside a square is drawn on the chest of the white robe. It symbolizes the steadiness of mind and body joined together.

Based on the Rider-Waite-Smith deck illustrated by Pamela Colman Smith in 1909.

When it comes up upright

Like pouring water carefully from cup to cup, finding the right pace is what matters now, and if you blend different opinions or situations well, results come out better than you expect. A tired heart is recovering slowly. A habit kept up a little each day makes a big difference.

Love

It's a time to match up your differences one by one and build a comfortable bond. Small everyday kindnesses move hearts more than a forced grand gesture. If you've had a fight, a calm reconciliation is possible.

Work and study

Your ability shines in roles that balance many people's opinions. Balancing work and rest raises your efficiency. Steady effort without rushing brings results.

Money

It's a good time to enjoy spending while keeping the security of saving. Rather than just holding back, separate what to spend on from what to save. A realistic monthly budget is one you can stick to.

When it comes up reversed

You're leaning too far to one side and your balance is shaky. You may have packed in too much work or too many plans. The opposite can also happen, with days when nothing seems to stick. Easing off your ambition a bit brings your rhythm back, so start by trimming today's plan.

Love

You each want a different speed, so you easily fall out of step. Start by finding a comfortable level for how often you text or meet. Adjusting to each other step by step means fewer missteps.

Work and study

Starting everything at once can leave the finish sloppy. It's better to set priorities and complete things one by one. If you and a coworker aren't in sync, start by dividing up the roles again.

Money

You may fall into a pattern of splurging and then scrimping to make up for it. Uneven spending throws your budget off. Setting a weekly spending amount makes it easier.

When it shows another person's feelings

Upright

They feel comfortable and steady when they're with you. They want to grow the relationship slowly without rushing. Their sense that you fit well together is growing bit by bit.

Reversed

They may feel that your pace or the distance between you is off. They have feelings but don't know how to adjust and are hesitating. Try aligning your expectations through a calm conversation.

If you ask a yes-or-no question

Closer to Yes. This card shows things coming together slowly the way you want if you keep your balance without rushing.

If it comes up as your card of the day

Moderation is best today. Find your balance.

One-line advice Don't lean to one side. Keep the right pace.

Good to know

In the Western astrology tradition (the Golden Dawn system), this card is linked to Sagittarius. It carries the number XIV and is card 15 of the 22 Major Arcana.