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Major Arcana · XIV
Temperance
BalanceModerationPatienceSynthesis
Upright Meaning
The angel pours between two cups — synthesis, alchemy, balance. Combine opposing forces patiently. Healing through moderation.
Love
Balanced relationship; healthy compromise; long-term steadiness.
Career
Balanced workload; patient progress; harmonious team.
Reversed Meaning
Imbalance, excess, impatience, addiction patterns.
Love (reversed)
Imbalanced relationship; excess in one direction; impatience.
Career (reversed)
Burnout; imbalance; impatience for results.
Astrological correspondence
Temperance classically corresponds to Sagittarius — drawn from Hermetic / Golden Dawn esoteric tradition.