Ahhh, Strength — the quiet power, the heart-centered courage, the inner lion tamer 🦁💛
This card isn’t about brute force — it’s about grace under pressure, compassion in adversity, and mastery through love.

🦁 Strength – Major Arcana VIII

(Sometimes XI in older decks — switched with Justice in some versions like the Thoth deck)

• Card Number: VIII (8 — infinity, resilience, inner balance)
• Element: Fire
• Planet: The Sun
• Astrological Sign: Leo (heart, courage, bold expression)

🖼️ Imagery & Symbolism

In the Rider-Waite deck, Strength shows:

• A serene woman gently taming a lion — not with chains, but with calm, loving presence.
• She wears a white robe (purity) and a flower crown (harmony with nature).
• The infinity symbol floats above her head — spiritual connection, limitless potential.
• The lion represents our inner beast: instinct, anger, fear, passion, raw emotion.
• Together, they show the union of instinct and grace — the power of calm over chaos.

🌞 Upright Meaning

Upright, Strength is a beacon of:

• Inner courage, patience, and resilience.
• Compassionate leadership — taming the wild without cruelty.
• Mastery of emotions, not denial — strength through acceptance.
• A reminder that gentleness is not weakness.
• Staying calm and grounded in the face of adversity.

Keywords: Inner strength, courage, compassion, patience, emotional resilience, gentle power.

🌑 Reversed Meaning

Reversed, Strength can signal:

• Feeling overwhelmed, insecure, or disconnected from your power.
• Self-doubt, fear, or emotional volatility.
• Repression of anger or passion (or letting it rule you).
• A reminder to nurture your inner strength, not abandon it.

Keywords: Insecurity, self-sabotage, fear, low energy, imbalance between control and compassion.

💬 Common Interpretations

• Love: A powerful emotional bond; one built on trust, not dominance. Reversed may suggest emotional imbalance or controlling behaviors.
• Career: Stay the course — your quiet leadership and integrity will carry you. Reversed? Burnout or needing to reclaim confidence.
• Spiritual: You are growing in soulful strength — integrating shadow and light. Reversed may ask you to reconnect with your higher self.

🐾 The Lion Within

Strength says:

“You don’t have to roar to be powerful. You only have to trust yourself.”

This card is a love letter to inner grace, to holding space for discomfort without breaking — to knowing that true strength comes from the heart, not the fists.

Want a heart chakra meditation, a “tame your inner lion” tarot spread, or a journaling prompt on where your true strength lies? I’d be honored to help you channel this radiant energy 💛🦁🌿

Nipun Joshi

With deep roots in the ancient Vedic science of Jyotish, Nipun is a seasoned Vedic Astrologer dedicated to guiding individuals on their journey through life using the sacred wisdom of the cosmos. Specializing in birth chart analysis, Dasha (Time Periods) predictions, and planetary transits, he blends traditional Vedic principles with intuitive insight to decode life's challenges and unlock spiritual and material growth. Over the years, Nipun has consulted thousands of individuals globally, offering clarity on career paths, marriage prospects, financial timing, spiritual evolution, and karmic patterns. Fluent in divisional charts, Yogas, nakshatras, and remedial astrology, his approach is precise, compassionate, and rooted in the classical texts of Parashara and Jaimini. Whether you're seeking guidance through a challenging period or looking to align with your soul's true purpose, Nipun's astrological counsel empowers you to navigate life with confidence and clarity.

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