Major Arcana - Strength

Next on his journey the Fool encounters a woman mastering a lion, she effortlessly opens the lions jaws, calmly and collected. She's wearing a hat shaped like a lemniscate, the symbol for infinity, telling him that if he wants to conquer his fears he has to do so repeatedly, for all time. The Fool learns that energetic animal instincts can be controlled through a sense of calm, tenderness and courage. All attributes of Love.

The kind of strength the Fool is taught here is dual in nature. Physical strength and moral self control. Handling fear with tenderness and patience changes the nature of instinctive violence into compassion. The card is also one of balance, as the lion represents the male the woman the female, balance your energies and fear will dissipate. Empower your Self through courage and morality and it'll allow you to reach for your goals without fear. But do so always with Love in your Heart.

In the Kabbalah the number eleven stands for the Absolute and for chaos. It's a response to presence and absence. It's also indicative of an interest in spirituality, mysticism, success and fame. It can also mean occult blindness which can lead to ruin. 

If you ever feel overpowered or overwhelmed, Strength will be there to see you through. It's an inner ally in a battle against inequality. As long as you stick to Truth and Love you're always on the moral side of right. Channel compassion and doors will open...