Arcana 14 — Temperance
Keywords: harmony, calm, art, the golden mean.
Temperance is the energy of balance and refined taste. People with this arcana combine opposites, calm others down and create harmony.
Arcana 14: light side
Patience, diplomacy, creativity, the ability to heal with words and presence.
Arcana 14: shadow side
Indifference, extremes, avoiding conflict, failing to stand up for oneself.
Arcana 14 in love
Temperance brings calm, long-lasting relationships. Voice dissatisfaction in time instead of letting it build up.
Arcana 14 in money and career
Medicine, art, design, cooking, psychology, spiritual practices, mediation.
Arcana 14 in the karmic tail
The lesson is to find moderation in everything: work, food, emotions.
Arcana 14 in a tarot reading
In yes-or-no readings the card answers maybe: the outcome depends on your actions. A reversed card emphasises the shadow side. Try a free tarot reading.
Advice
Notice the extremes in your week and even them out. Make something creative just for yourself.
Birthdays with this arcana
As a personal arcana, it belongs to people born on day 14 of any month. It can also appear in other points of any matrix: check yours with the calculator.
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The Destiny Matrix, tarot and numerology are esoteric systems for self-reflection and entertainment. They are not scientifically proven and do not replace advice from a doctor, psychologist, lawyer or financial professional.
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