Temperance
#14 · Major Arcana
Upright
Balance, moderation, patience, purpose, meaning, harmony
Reversed
Imbalance, excess, lack of long-term vision, discord
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Tips
When upright, seek balance and practice moderation.
When reversed, address areas of excess or imbalance.
Symbolism
The angel's feet in water and on land represent bridging realms. The flowing cups represent the flow of life. The iris flowers represent rainbow bridges and hope.
History
Originally representing the virtue of temperance, this card evolved to represent divine alchemy and the mixing of opposites.