XIV. Temperance

Element: Fire (🜂)

Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (♐)

Hebrew Letter: Samekh (ס)

Kabbalistic Path: 25

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Keywords: Balance; moderation; harmony; patience; calmness

Events: The process of communication and mediation; achieving inner balance and harmony; emotional exchange; smooth cooperation; a harmonious work environment; maintaining stable relationships; managing emotions; working in partnerships

Personality: Patient; peaceful; skilled communicator; mediator

Mental State: Calm; content; serene

Advice: Be patient; persistence combined with patience leads to success; go with the flow, do not rush results

Card Imagery: An angel stands calmly by the water’s edge, one foot on the land and one in the pool. Holding two sacred chalices, he continuously pours water between them without spilling a single drop.

Symbolism:

  • Rainbow – Peace, harmony, and revelation; enlightenment and spiritual growth
  • Head Symbol – Represents the crown chakra; also symbolizes the Sun. The dot in the middle represents the alchemical symbol for gold
  • Chest Symbol – An upward-pointing triangle, representing the element of fire, signifying light, warmth, and passion
  • Chalices – The golden cup symbolizes consciousness, while the silver cup represents the unconscious. The angel ensures a continuous flow between them, signifying balance
  • Angel’s Foot – One foot on land and the other in water, symbolizing the connection between the conscious and subconscious mind
  • Distant Sun – Rising beyond the mountains, resembling a crown. It represents Kether, the highest point on the Kabbalistic Tree of Life, denoting divine enlightenment
  • Fish in the Pool – Represents emotional flow and freedom
  • White Robe – The angel wears a white garment, symbolizing spirituality, purity, and wisdom
  • Hebrew Letters – The letters יהוה on the robe spell "YHWH," representing the divine name of God

Reversed

Keywords: Imbalance; discord; loss of control; instability; conflicts

Events: Emotional imbalance; struggling with internal conflicts; lack of harmony in relationships; misunderstandings caused by poor communication; separation; failure to properly handle issues leading to worsening conditions; overindulgence; conflicts in partnerships due to differing perspectives

Personality: Passive; impatient; avoids responsibilities; stubborn; lazy

Mental State: Emotionally unstable; anxious; restless

Advice: Reflect on personal issues and avoid misconceptions; allow change to unfold naturally instead of trying to control everything; recognize and accept limitations without arrogance or self-doubt

Card Imagery: The angel loses control of the chalices, and water spills uncontrollably.

Symbolism:

  • Falling Chalice – Represents lost balance and loss of control

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