Strength Tarot Card Meaning & Symbolism

Strength shows courage expressed through steadiness and care. Tarot42 gives it a Yes: a patient, honest approach may serve you better than force or a quick display of confidence.

Strength from a Rider–Waite–Smith tarot deck — Strength · Rider–Waite–Smith imagery

Symbols in the card

A calm figure meets a powerful animal without visible violence. The scene suggests trust, attention, and the ability to stay present with strong feeling. Its influence comes through gentleness and self-command rather than domination.

Strength upright meaning

Upright, Strength can point to resilience, compassion, confidence, or meeting a difficult feeling without being ruled by it. It may encourage persistence, but not endless endurance. Real strength can include asking for help, setting a boundary, or choosing to step away.

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