Temperance
Upright
Balance, moderation, and patient blending of opposites. Temperance favors the middle path — combining rather than choosing extremes, and finding harmony through steady adjustment.
Reversed
Reversed, this card can mean imbalance, excess, or impatience with a process that genuinely needs more time to come together.
Keywords: balance, moderation, patience, harmony
Zodiac Sign
In the traditional Golden Dawn system of correspondences, Temperance is paired with Sagittarius — worth a look if you want to see how this card's themes show up on the horoscope side of the deck.
Temperance in Love & Relationships
In love, this card favors patience and compromise — blending two different approaches into something that works for both people.
Temperance in Career & Work
At work, it favors moderation over extremes: a steady, balanced pace beats a rushed one.
Advice
Find the middle path instead of picking a side.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Temperance a good tarot card?
Yes, generally. It favors balance and patient blending, a genuinely stabilizing card to draw.
What does Temperance mean in love?
In love, this card favors patience and compromise — blending two different approaches into something that works for both people.
Is Temperance a yes or no card?
Generally yes, provided you're willing to let things come together gradually rather than rushing.
| 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 |