Thursday, September 22, 2011

Temperance

Temperance depicts an archangel mixing water between two challis, one of her feet is in the water while the other is on land.  Her wings are spread wide as if she might take flight.  Typically this card would mean there is a balancing process going on but I see this as a sign that it's probably the right time to take a risk as one foot is on land, symbolizing what is secure, familiar while the water represents the unknown.  As mentioned in other explanations the water symbolizes emotions - here the water is calm, just slight ripples as the archangel makes her way into the water.

The lush green vegetation represent growth, being well cared for, nurtured - again a sign that it could be time to move forward and pursue something new

There is a path behind the archangel, symbolizing that there is a road ahead full of opportunity and promise.  The ground is green but hilly - just like life full of growth opportunities as well as ups and downs; however in this scene the ground seems to be on a steady incline to the mountains indicating that while there may be ups and downs the overall experience should be positive.  The mountains would represent the achievement, while the Sun would represent the Light, seeking spiritual growth possibly.

The halo around the archangels head would mean the mind is fixed on higher spiritual things, pure heart and motives.

What is particularly interesting in this card is more of the right wing is showing than the left - I've not seen this until the time of writing this, however I believe this is symbolizes strength as strength or affirmation typically comes from the right side.

The sky is clear behind the archangel indicating all is revealed, have confidence and move forward with the dream, plan, or goal.

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