Temperance
Major arcana, number 14
Upright
Blending and adjusting — the answer is in the middle, not at either end.
Reversed
It is tipping too far one way — restore the proportion before it costs more.
| Arcana | Major |
|---|---|
| Number | 14 |
How to read this
- The 22 major arcana speak of the large movements; the 56 minor arcana speak of the specific events inside them. Noticing which one you drew tells you the scale.
- A minor card is read by combining suit and number: the suit says which area of life, the number says which stage within it.
- Reversed is less an opposite than the same force blocked or overdone. Before flipping the meaning, look at where that force is actually going.
- A card is a picture of the present situation, not a fixed future. The same card reads differently depending on what you asked.
Frequently asked questions
QWhat does the tarot card Temperance mean?
Upright: Blending and adjusting — the answer is in the middle, not at either end.
QWhat does Temperance mean reversed?
It is tipping too far one way — restore the proportion before it costs more.
QWhere does Temperance sit in the deck?
Major arcana, number 14