Major Arcana XIIII — Tarot of Marseille
Temperance
Meaning of the card: general sense, love, career, money and health.
General Meaning
Temperance pours from one vessel to another in a continuous, controlled flow. It teaches the art of harmony, moderation and serene adaptation to life's currents.
An angel with outspread wings pours liquid from one vessel into another in a continuous stream that spills not a drop. Temperance is the art of gentle passage: blending, measuring, keeping things flowing. After the clean cut of the Nameless Arcana, she is convalescence, the reconciliation of opposites, fluid returning where everything had frozen.
This card announces a period of calm and harmony: tensions unravel, wounds heal, exchanges flow freely again. It favors mediation, reconciliations, healings, quiet adaptation to circumstances. It advises moderation and patience: things come, but at their own pace. Its shadow: lukewarmness, comfortable indecision, compromise that commits to nothing. Temperance makes no waves — she builds bridges.
The card in the four spheres of life
In Love
Sympathy, friendship and harmony reign around you. Everything is joy and happiness in calm and peace. You will be gifted at listening and advising with serenity. Emotions expressed with gentleness, indulgence and understanding. Love relationships appear sincere. Affection will take precedence over passionate exchanges.
Career
Professional evolution is slow but steady. Progress is clearly present and lived in a serene and tranquil atmosphere. Your evolution will be based on a spirit of conciliation and mediation. Beware of professional laziness and laxity. Activities requiring exchange, mediation and negotiation are strongly favored.
Money & Finances
An improvement is foreseeable. Progress continues and balance is well-maintained. Finances are managed with ease and serenity. If you do not evolve toward comfortable prosperity you can be assured of remaining in a well-balanced situation protected from all difficulties.
Health
Energies circulate perfectly well. All will be well. No specific ailment will particularly concern you. Thermal cures will be very beneficial if fatigue is felt.
In a Yes / No Reading
In a one-card reading, this card tends to answer: YES — The stars are in your favor.