XI. STRENGTH

Higher Meaning:
Strength symbolizes the power of love to overcome all obstacles. True strength comes not from the will to overpower and subdue but from the transformational power of perfect love."Perfect love casts out all fear" and without fear there are no enemies to be overcome. A pure heart is the vessel of perfect love and the ultimate Strength.

Mundane Meaning:
Strength denotes the triumph of love over hate. It represents moral courage and the fruits of the exercise of that courage. Spiritual power and the evidence of unexpected grace in ones life. Strength present in a reading has the ability to lessen any bad fortune predicted by the presence of other cards.

Reversed Meaning:
Strength reversed denotes lack of faith, weakness and abuse of power. Emotional blackmail and manipulation disguised as love may be apparent.