Strength
Upright
Quiet courage, patience, and inner resolve rather than force. Strength favors gentleness that still holds firm — taming difficulty through calm persistence, not domination.
Reversed
Reversed, this card can point to self-doubt, a loss of confidence, or strength turned into raw aggression rather than steady resolve.
Keywords: courage, patience, resolve, gentleness
Zodiac Sign
In the traditional Golden Dawn system of correspondences, Strength is paired with Leo — worth a look if you want to see how this card's themes show up on the horoscope side of the deck.
Strength in Love & Relationships
In love, this card favors patience and gentleness over ultimatums — real influence here comes from calm resolve, not force.
Strength in Career & Work
At work, it favors handling a difficult colleague or setback with steady composure rather than confrontation.
Advice
Hold firm without needing to fight.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Strength a good tarot card?
Yes, generally. It represents quiet courage and resolve winning out over force.
What does Strength mean in love?
In love, this card favors patience and gentleness over ultimatums — real influence here comes from calm resolve, not force.
Is Strength a yes or no card?
Generally yes — steady patience will get you through, even if it doesn't feel that way yet.
| Group | Cards | Traditional Theme |
|---|---|---|
| Major Arcana | 22 | Life’s big turning points and archetypal themes |
| Wands | 14 | Traditionally linked to fire — ambition, energy, creativity |
| Cups | 14 | Traditionally linked to water — emotion, relationships, intuition |
| Swords | 14 | Traditionally linked to air — thought, conflict, communication |
| Pentacles | 14 | Traditionally linked to earth — money, work, the material world |