TAROT
for
wellbeing

 

VIII. Strength

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spirituality and Union

Peace in Inner Power

 

The Strength card in Tarot offers us a spiritual lesson about inner strength and resilience. Typically depicted as the gentle taming of a lion, it signifies the power of courage, compassion, and fortitude in overcoming adversity.

 

Spiritually, the Strength card reminds us that inner strength comes from harmony and balance, not dominance or force. Through this, we become able to face our fears and challenges with a lion’s majesty, using love and compassion to transform difficulties into beneficial shifts.

 

By taming the wild instincts of the lion within, we can harness our inner power and direct it towards constructive outcomes. This process requires self-awareness, developed through mindfulness and introspection. Recognising when animal instincts - such as fear or aggression - drive our actions allows us to consciously choose more thoughtful responses. These instincts are natural and rooted in survival, but self-control and discipline enable us to respond with primal insight rather than reaction.

 

For moments when these instincts feel overwhelming, their energy can be channelled into focused, purposeful actions that promote self-mastery, such as engaging in creative pursuits, physical training, or strategic challenges. Practices like mindfulness and meditation also help calm the mind, fostering clarity and thoughtful responses in emotionally charged situations. Regretful behaviours can be reframed as opportunities for growth, providing valuable lessons for future challenges. With patience and consistency, this practice of self-awareness and compassionate strength empowers us to positively harness the energy of our inner lion.

 

Epiphany ~ Inner strength lies not in suppressing our wild instincts, but in mastering their energy with love and compassion.