Tarot Cards Meanings - Major Arcana - Strength - Meaning

Strength or Fortitude - tarot card meanings and illustrations

Basic Meaning

Upright - Courage. Self control. The virtue of fortitude. The power of love. Control of passion against one's baser instincts. Determination. Generosity. Strength and power under control. Energy. Optimism. Generosity, resolve and reconciliation.

Key Words: Rising to the challenge, overcoming obstacles, being in charge of one's inner emotions, self control

Ill Dignified or Reversed - Wrongly used authority. Lack of willpower. Feelings of inadequacy. Pessimism. Surrender to unworthy impulses. Concession. Inability to act.

Key Words: Power wrongly used, curb the urge to dictate, exchanges with superiors, lack of will, inadequacy, pessimism.

Strength meaning and symbolism in detail.

Strength Card illustration.

The Major Arcana suit.