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Strength is the 9th card of the Major Arcana (it
is Card No.8 because the first card of the Major Arcana is
card
no.0). This card is primarily concerned with the balancing
of emotions, and is sometimes expressed in terms of "taming
the beast within".
The Strength card represents strength, courage
and determination in many forms, but especially in the context
of "inner strength", i.e. trusting
in one's own abilities.
Strength also represents compassion. It can either indicate
that the seeker is strong/ compassionate, or that he/she needs
these attributes - either in him/herself, or from others.
Anyone who posseses the form of "strength" indicated by the
"Strength" Tarot Card can cope with whatever life deals to
him/her. This may be as simple as overcoming a particular obstacle,
or as fundamental as seizing control
of one's own personal
destiny.
Some specific terms associated with "Strength" Tarot
card include:
Strength, Energy, Courage, Conviction, Emotional Maturity, Ability to help
others - especially with their personal/emotional challenges.
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