Temperance

This is a device called a “Shishi Odoshi.” Its high and low water spouts create a balance. The lower bamboo gradually fills with water until the weight tips it and produces a pleasant tapping sound. Beneath it, the basin stores this flowing water, which then slowly spills out to nourish the surrounding plants and sustain new life. “My spirit is fulfilled, so the flowers around me bloom because of me.”

The tapping sound is ideal for meditation. The small flow of water above represents the unconscious movement of the outside world. Through the bamboo, it flows into the shallow layers of inner awareness. The water stored in the basin is already abundant, and the water that gently overflows becomes the manifested consciousness, giving birth to the “new life” around it. This process of self healing and balance is Temperance. It is the act of turning inward to uncover other possibilities for life and making decisions guided by the heart. The flowers being watered are mallow blossoms, symbols of new beginnings and hope. The rainbow reflected on the water is the goddess Iris, who represents calm after the storm. After the cleansing of Death, the soul begins to shine.

It may refer to a space that makes you feel especially relaxed and comfortable, where you curl up on a sofa, spacing out or reading. Upright Temperance is associated with healing, like a warm cup of water in winter. Outside noise no longer affects you, because your inner world has grown stronger than before. You care for yourself more and make decisions according to your own thoughts. This is often the best moment for inspiration and creativity to flourish.

Keywords: Positive change, spirit, clarity, healing, creativity, comfort, balance, contentment, rest, space, self love, nourishment.

You need proper rest now. Your current state is likely quite poor. In relationships, instead of seeking spiritual resonance, there is focus on others’ material conditions. At times, to achieve your own goals, you may make seemingly polite yet unreasonable requests. There is a tendency to chase what the majority favors or follow trends, while ignoring your own true needs.

Keywords: Lack of restraint, imbalance, poor consideration, weak boundaries, extremity, selfishness, tension, counterproductive effects, endurance.