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Major Arcana · No. 14
Temperance
harmony · moderation · healing
Corresponding Chakra: Heart ChakraAstrological Correspondence: Sagittarius
☀️ Upright Meaning
An alchemical hour — blending different things into something better. Healing lives in balance.
🌙 Reversed Meaning
The scales have tipped to one side. Avoid extremes and steady your breath.
💞 In Love
A season of matching emotional temperatures. Two different people blend into something better.
💼 In Career
Collaboration and coordination decide the outcome. Seek the creative middle path instead of extremes.
💰 In Money
Balancing income and expenses is the heart of the matter. Diversification and moderation are the best strategy.
🏛️ A Memory of the 15th Century
The angel pouring water between two cups is the traditional icon of Temperantia, one of the four cardinal virtues. Like the era's custom of watering wine, the card is rooted in the wisdom of adjusting life's concentration.