Temperance (Reversed) | Tarot Card of the Day
“Replenish, relax, and restore.”
Temperance (Reversed) | Tarot Card
If Temperance appears reversed, it signifies depletion, and a need for restoration.
It’s as if you are dehydrated, either literally or symbolically. Temperance reversed calls your attention to areas of your mind and body where there are knots of tension and asks you to release them. The Angel on the card symbolizes the need to surrender current stress to the Divine. You are being called back to reconnect with what is personally sacred to you. The imagery of flowing water on the card signifies the healing properties of water. An easy way to restore equilibrium is to give your body more water. This will do wonders for your mood and energy level. Perhaps it’s time to reconnect with the bodies of water in nature. Rivers, lakes and oceans naturally have a soothing effect which can release accumulated stresses that are disturbing your mind and heart.
Temperance reversed nudges you to embrace the art of self-nurturing and relaxation. To do this, you may need to tap into practices such as meditation, deep breathing exercises, or even spending time in nature. This card signals a gentle reminder to be kinder to yourself, as rushing to meet deadlines or overworking only leaves you fatigued and out of sync. Create a balance between work and relaxation, knowing that you can only pour from a filled cup.
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When you're feeling stressed, do you notice your body reacting in unusual ways, causing concern about your health?
Do you listen to your inner needs or push through, further depleting yourself?
The angel depicted on the Temperance card represents your higher self, which knows precisely how much of anything you can endure. The angel is pouring just the right amount of water from one cup to replenish the other, demonstrating your need to replenish what has been depleted. The angel is also standing with one foot in the stream and the other on dry land, symbolizing the importance of balancing both the "real world" and what your inner self needs. By following the angel's lead and focusing on your equilibrium, you can look forward to a brighter future.
Temperance holds a unique position between two challenging cards: Death and the Devil. It provides a much-needed respite on the journey through the Major Arcana, representing a place of self-care and restoration before stepping back into the fray. The many Angels in the tarot symbolize your higher self, and Temperance's placement in the Major Arcana emphasizes the need to connect with the transcendent or "big picture" during difficult times.
Stressful situations can deplete you quickly, like holding your breath underwater while endlessly swimming. Temperance is a reminder to return to the surface, breathe in the sweet air, and replenish yourself before returning to the depths. By taking time for self-care and restoring your balance, you can go back into the world renewed and revitalized.
It's easy to fall into the trap of putting others' needs before your own, leading to feelings of burnout and exhaustion. Temperance encourages you to prioritize your health and wellbeing, ensuring that you have plenty to give to others. What is your body telling you it needs to restore balance? More water, more rest, quiet time, a vacation, a break, time with your favorite books, or a reading?
Temperance is all about balance and moderation.
When this card appears reversed you will find that it is necessary to release excessiveness: Excessive worry about a stressful situation, excessive focus on only one area of your life, excessive consumption of something that depletes your energy, excessive escapism, excessive obsessions. Your personal energy field needs to be cleared to move forward at this time. If you find yourself excessively doing one thing, shift your energy to focusing on another aspect of your life that would benefit from your attention. Know that where you are today, is just where you need to be. Be okay with areas of your life being “works in progress.” Other cards in a reading may illuminate what the source of your depletion is.
