The Strength Card is the Ninth card of the 22 trump cards (Major Arcana) and is associated with the number 8. In numerology, it is related to using your powers to make changes to achieve your personal goals. When it comes to Strength, we usually associate it with muscles, strong arms, and toughness. Although the Strength Card can be symbolized as physical strength and determination, it can also represent our inner strength. Having courage, hope, patience, perseverance, a strong spirit, a balanced mind, self-control, and willpower are qualities of inner strength.
A lady with flower garlands and an infinity halo is taming a lion as pictured in the Rider-Waite deck. The Strength card is also associated with the zodiac sign of Leo. In astrological terms, Leo is ruled by the Sun, which represents your personal power/inner strength). The above qualities are necessary to tame the lion and fully control it.
The card appears when these qualities are most needed in life. It acts as a call to action for you to develop all of the above traits yourself. It could be the period of time when you are trying to tackle something that you fear is taking you out of your comfort zone, such as public speaking, feeling doubtful about an event that might disrupt your daily routine, for example, dieting, quitting smoking/drinking or currently fighting an uphill battle in life.
Have the strength to say no, take a step back, and listen to your gut. Strength is a reminder to be a pillar of strength for yourself and others. Take the time to stay humble and feel secure within yourself. Your life will be more harmonious when you are grounded and balanced. Fear of failure and procrastination will prevent you from succeeding. Be in control. If not, the environment will control you. Train the mental spirit of your personality by keeping your mind free of clutter and keeping your ego in check.
In another aspect, in a relationship reading, the card may be telling you that someone needs to play it cool by showing some self-control. You are probably having conflicts with this person who could be your partner, family member, colleague, etc.
The Strength card encourages you to stay on track and not revert to unhealthy patterns. You are stronger than you think. You have what it takes and don’t give up.
