Temperance
Astrology: Sagittarius | Element: Fire | Hebrew: ס (Samekh) | Kabbalah: 25. Samekh 【Beauty - Foundation】
As the Goddess of Death passes on, all souls that have been kissed by death begin to wander the world, eventually gathering before the Archangel. The first lesson the angel teaches is to embrace one’s spiritual self. Whether material and spiritual, conscious and subconscious, here they exist in mutual embrace—in acceptance and in calm. Snow melts, withered trees sprout anew, and rebirth arrives in this very moment.
Symbolism:
Archangel: Corresponds to the rainbow deity in Greek mythology, representing transcendence after death, and also the material world of the self.
Halo: A symbol of the sun, representing light, warmth, and passion, as well as the Fire element.
Embracing Posture: Acceptance and integration of one’s own spiritual imperfections.
Liquid Soul: Flowers within the body represent richness of thought and the spiritual world. The missing arms and wings represent spiritual incompleteness—accepting an imperfect self.
Trees Sprouting Green Buds: Rebirth and transformation, also a symbol of the Earth element.
Floating, Dancing Souls: Changes in emotion and mindset, a state of freedom and ease.
Melting Snow: The cold past giving way to new beginnings.
Astrological Symbols: Represent Sagittarius.
Kabbalistic Path 25: The pillar—alchemy and the fusion of spirit.
Upright:
Moderation, harmony, communication, teaching, travel, coordination, cultivation, balance, self-control, restraint, high compatibility, addressing problems through self-integration, self-improvement and purification, skillful use of reason, guidance, appropriateness.
Personality: Patient, gentle and polite, highly accepting, follows the middle way, calm, strong in communication and understanding, conservative and frugal, comfortable to be around. Representative figures include healers, bartenders, and mediators.
Relationships: Innocent love, smooth progress, caring for one another, harmony of body and mind, balanced affection, emphasis on commitment. Singles can wait calmly for a good match. A relationship marked by mutual tolerance and harmony.
Career/Studies: Harmony between life and career. Work and life, finances and relationships are relatively balanced. A comfortable environment, active interaction with colleagues, handling matters with ease. Suitable for learning and study.
Finances: Balanced income and expenses, a foundation for long-term stable development. Some liquid assets may bring profit. Suitable for conservative investment. Rational spending and enjoyment of life; good to research before making purchases.
Advice: Embrace your spiritual self and accept your thoughts and inner world. You have the ability to harmonize everything. Maintain an open and positive mindset, stay understanding toward different suggestions and ideas, and express yourself bravely—you will gain more in return.
Reversed:
Disorder, imbalance, indulgence, excess, addiction, disharmony, distraction, short-sightedness, neglect of spirit or body, dullness, spiritual emptiness, strained interactions, rashness.
Personality: Unsteady stance, passivity, lack of patience, emotional volatility, avoidance, laziness, subjectivity.
Relationships: Poor communication, emotional reactions, easy wavering, losing oneself in relationships, conflict between outward expression and inner thoughts, inability to express appropriately, lack of tolerance.
Career/Studies: Loss of balance between work and life, multiple pressures and conflicts of interest, emotional work habits, disrupted learning, declining performance, tense relationships, a low period.
Finances: Flawed financial structure, unsuitable for investment, reconsider purchases carefully, financial disputes, imbalance between income and expenses, unreasonable resource allocation.
Advice: Holding too tightly to the self is part of being a “pure” soul—but it should not be everything, or you may miss many opportunities. Reexamine current issues, understand and calmly accept your shortcomings. Only then can your soul shine more brilliantly.