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The Strength tarot card
BOTA (Builders of the Adytum)
The Strength tarot card
Universal Waite


1.   Inner strength (strength of character; strength of convictions; self control).

2.   The taming of someone's "animal nature."

3.   Patience.

4.   Unconditional love; love that conquers hate.


COMMENTS:

The Chariot wields power over others - Strength has to do with power over oneself.

This card may be saying, "Remember that willpower you have? Maybe it's time to start using it."

The Strength card encourages you to discern between self-interest and enlightened wisdom.

Above her head is a lemniscate, the symbol of infinity. The lemniscate also shows up in the Magician and the Two of Pentacles.

The illustration in some early decks pictured Hercules.

In some early decks, Strength was key #11 and Justice was key #8.

By way of imagery: Notice that (in the Universal Waite illustration) she seems to be trying to keep the lion's mouth shut.   Perhaps the lion represents one's tendency to say the wrong things, and Strength gives one the ability to remain silent.


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