Strength After the Chariot: The Inner Battle Begins

Strength is the 8th card in the Major Arcana and is tied to the zodiac sign, Leo. Here is the meaning of tit’s imagery, and what this card signifies:

It shows a calm woman gently taming a fierce lion. Dressed in white, symbolizing purity, she rests her hands on the lion’s jaws with a serene touch, not forceful, but confident. Above her head floats the infinity symbol, echoing boundless potential and mastery over subtle energies.

She embodies the strength, patience and quiet confidence to tame the lion who represents our raw instincts and inner passions.

The card shows us that true strength isn’t about force but about understanding and guiding our inner wildness with grace. It’s a reminder that the greatest battles are often within, and they’re best faced with a gentle, yet resilient spirit.

It’s a call to find the quiet strength within you, approaching challenges with confidence and patience.

Overall, drawing this card indicates that now is the time to trust your inner resolve and embrace challenges with calm confidence knowing that you possess the power to navigate whatever comes your way.✨

The Strength card reversed can point to a lack of self-confidence, inner turmoil, or the need to regain control over emotions.

You may be struggling to stay grounded or could be feeling disconnected from your personal power.

If you’re feeling this way, it’s time to reflect on what you could be avoiding within yourself and find the courage to face it.

Remember, real strength often comes from simply allowing yourself to be vulnerable and trusting that you have the ability to overcome what lies ahead.

When the Strength card appears upright in a reading, it could indicate that now is the time to trust yourself and your abilities.

Have confidence in knowing you have what it takes to make things work out in your favor.

This card indicates that you have the power to face difficulties whether they’re emotional, physical, or spiritual, and navigate them with a steady hand.

Also, this indicates that even if things don’t go your way, you will still overcome the circumstances with grace.

When paired with any of these two cards, the Strength card suggests the need to maintain composure during times of sudden upheaval or intense challenge.

The Tower signals a disruption, while The Devil points to fears, addictions, or unhealthy attachments.

Together, the combination of the Strength card paired with one or both of these cards, calls for inner power to break free from negative patterns and face chaotic changes with grace and determination.

Next to The Empress card, The Strength card shows the power of balancing resilience with nurturing energy. Encouraging both self-care and determination.

Paired with The Sun, The Strength card amplifies confidence and optimism, signaling that your inner power is shining brightly and you’re ready to face challenges with joy and clarity.

Together, these cards suggest a time of embracing your personal power while remaining grounded in love, creativity, and positivity.

Here’s something intriguing about the Strength card: in older decks, the number 8 used to belong to Justice, while Strength was number 11.

When the Rider-Waite-Smith deck was created, they swapped the numbers to align more closely with astrology-Strength connects to Leo, the 8th sign in the zodiacal year.

This quiet reshuffling changed how we see the card’s energy, grounding its power in courage, patience, and heart over strict logic or law.

It’s a subtle shift but completely changes the story Strength tells us.