Strength
#08 · Major Arcana
Upright
Inner strength, courage, persuasion, influence, compassion, patience
Reversed
Self-doubt, weakness, lack of self-discipline, raw emotion
Inner strengthcouragepersuasioninfluencecompassionpatience
Tips
When upright, use gentle persuasion rather than force.
When reversed, work on building inner confidence and patience.
Symbolism
The woman gently closing the lion's mouth represents spiritual strength over physical force. The infinity symbol shows enduring power. The white dress represents purity of purpose.
History
Originally numbered 11 in some decks, Strength represents the triumph of spiritual power over brute force, showing influence through gentleness.