It’s true what everyone always says: life is short, and you have to enjoy every moment. But what else do you know? Life is also very long! The 14th Major Arcana Tarot Card reminds us to exercise patience and seek a sense of balance as we move through this whirlwind called life.
This tarot card is your cosmic reminder that you can take all the time you need. We’ve been conditioned to go fast, go the extra mile, aim high, manifest everything…and basically do everything yesterday. Technology allows us to have access to almost anything our heart desires instantly. Mix that with an ever-shorter collective attention span, and it seems like when something takes a nanosecond longer than we’d like, it’s easy to lose hope, get frustrated, think that it’s a complete failure and give up completely. Temperance says, “Wait a second, baby, relax. Good things come to those who wait.”
Temperance Keywords
Balance, moderation, patience, avoid extremes
Temperance stand
What’s the rush, honey? Pause and breathe to calm yourself and see clearly. Let’s save the drama and the intense desire to shake things up for another day, shall we? The best way to solve your current situation and feeling a delicious sense of harmony is by bringing the two sides together. Find the ideal compromise. What can you learn from someone else’s perspectives and experiences?
Remember, it’s not all black and white, honey. Sit back and relax here in the gray area as it all unfolds. You can’t force your next move, so just go with the flow and think carefully about your options. The name of this game is PATIENCE. You are testing the waters before making major commitments. Sometimes the best way to get to your destination is the middle road.
Reverse Temperance
Have you done too much lately? It’s a warning against excess, my love. It’s time to embrace everything in moderation. I’m not saying you can’t have fun, I’m just saying go a little easier with the indulgences. It’s time to cut back on all unhealthy and unsettling habits. Reign over superfluous shopping sprees, extra late-night cocktails (there’s a difference between three glasses of wine and three bottles), extravagant dinner parties (your wallet hurts), as well as endless scrolling on your phone ( Come on bb…we all know no one is as happy as they look on their Instagram page!).
And yes, all that indulgence can be good in the moment, but that moment is fleeting! Say no to hangovers, sugar rushes, and temporary dopamine spikes. This is an opportunity for a physical reset, a mental health break, and a digital detox. Focus on people and situations that replenish your energy rather than drain it.
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