The Mystique Tarot  by Moon Masque
"To bend like a reed in the wind -- that is real strength." ~Lao-tzu




STRENGTH



Strength

Patience

Compassion

Soft Control

Courage

Behind the Lens
Strength  is  not  always  hard  and  stern.  Strength  can  be  soft,  too,  but   equally   strong.
I  find  water  to  be  a prime example of soft strength. Place a rock in a stream and the water will shape it smooth.  Put  a  boat  on  the  ocean  with no oars, sail, or engine to control it and watch as the water leads it away.

We should never underestimate the many means in which strength can appear  in  our   lives.

The Card's Meaning
While  the  Chariot  card  shows the  masculine technique of  overcoming our animal nature through mastery and firm control, Strength demonstrates the  feminine  method of  temper-ing  willful  energies using kindness and a soft touch.   However,  neither the  masculine nor feminine   approach   is  better  than  the  other  in  helping  to  keep  intense  passions  and impulses  under  control;   they   can   each   work   equally   well   in   different   situations.

In  readings,  Strength  can  represent  patience  and  compassion. It's easy to become angry when a situation provokes intense negative emotions.  However  dealing  with  a  frustration calmly, accepting others, and practicing the delicate art of forgiveness takes great  strength. When this card appears it may  suggest  that  gentle  manipulation  is  needed in the form of empathy and kindness.

Strength  can  also  symbolize  steadfast  bravery  in  the  face  of  adversity.  Inner strength comes  from  within,  and  can  grace  us  with  the  quiet  qualities of courage, perseverance, and  resolve.  When  our lives  seem difficult, the Strength card  urges  us not to give up but to   maintain  an  unwavering  determination  to  remain  true  to  ourselves and our beliefs.
Home   The Fool   The Magician   The High Priestess   The Empress   The Emperor   The Hierophant  
The Lovers   The Chariot   Strength   The Hermit   The Wheel of Fortune   Justice   The Hanged Man   Death  
Temperance   The Devil   The Tower   The Star   The Moon   The Sun   Judgment   The World

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