Tarot of Marseille: Strength

WHO IS THE FORCE, ARCANUM 11 OF THE TAROT OF MARSEILLE?
Strength, the eleventh major Arcanum in the Tarot de Marseille, represents a woman holding a dog whose mouth she is opening.

The woman has total dominion over the dog, without making any effort: it is clear therefore that we are speaking here of mental and spiritual strength, and not of physical and animalistic strength.

In women's clothing, two dominant colors are red and blue. Red symbolizes strength and vitality, while blue symbolizes spirit and intelligence.

The large hat that the woman wears on her head refers to the predominance of spirit over matter.

INTERPRETATION OF THE CHARTER
In operation
The Force is a strong spirit, capable of mastering matter and brute force. It is a character full of power, willpower, and self-control.
He stands out for his courage and is always ready to make decisions and behave with boldness and frankness.

Not in operation
The Force character is consumed by impatience. He appears fearless, sometimes even haughty.
He may be narcissistic, very self-absorbed, full of pride and selfishness.
He somehow lets himself be carried away by this force that he has within himself, instead of controlling it as he should.

ADVICE FROM THE FORCE
– Be strong.
– Face the challenges that come your way with energy.
– Don't give up.
– Don't give up.
– Cultivate inner strength.
– Be patient.
– Hold on.
– Continue to do the right thing even if it’s difficult to do so at times.
– Remember that spiritual strength conquers brute strength.
– Face the aggression of others with the strength of calm and spirit.
– To be strong you must not lose control.
– Use the weapons at your disposal with prudence and wisdom.
– Restrain the parts of you that want revenge.
– Master the fear and aggression that are within you.
– Stay centered.
– Don't allow external events to negatively influence your mood.
– The force that will allow you to achieve victory is the force of reason.

KEYWORDS
Strength of Mind, Vital Energy, Leadership, Courage, Self-Control.

Look at the other tarot cards…

THE TAROT OF MARSEILLE
I – THE MAGICIAN
II – THE POPESS
III – THE EMPRESS
III – THE EMPEROR
V – THE POPE
VI – THE LOVERS
VII – THE CHARIOT
VIII – JUSTICE
VIIII – THE HERMIT
X – THE WHEEL OF FORTUNE
XI – THE STRENGTH
XII – THE HANGED MAN
XIII – DEATH
XIIII – TEMPERANCE
XV – THE DEVIL
XVI – THE TOWER
XVII – THE STARS
XVIII – THE MOON
XVIIII – THE SUN
XX – THE JUDGMENT
XXI – THE WORLD
THE FOOL