Monday 20 October 2014

Major Arcana - Temperance

Next the Fool meets a winged woman with the sign of the Sun on her forehead. The gold and silver urn represents the transient body and the liquid represents the Soul. Mythologically she represents the Greek goddess Nemesis, whose job it was to maintain Balance. The Fool learns to creatively alter his reality while still maintaining harmony...

In maintaining Harmony the Fool is taught peace of mind, patience and moderation. Together with Justice, Strength and the Hermit, Temperance represents the cardinal virtues. Calm solutions and self control is something all Fools must learn. Finding the Bridge between the Spirit and the body, the conscious and unconscious mind. By becoming aware and looking after all of these aspects of himself the Fool becomes altogether healthier.


In the Kabbalah number 14 represents resurrection and transformation. The letter Nun is the fourteenth and stands for number 50. It stands for metamorphosis of spirit and matter, becoming spiritual and transmutation. 

Temperance will help you out when a middle way has to be found, a diplomatic solution to a problem that will satisfy both parties. Using creativity problems can be solved positively. Blend both sides of your conundrum and eventually a solution will arise...

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