Tarot of Marseille: Temperance

WHO IS TEMPERANCE, ARCANUM 14 OF THE TAROT OF MARSEILLE?
Temperance is card number 14 of the Tarot of Marseille and represents an Angel holding two amphorae.

The figure appears to be flowing from one to the other. His head is tilted to the right and his gaze is serene.

In the background you can see a landscape drawn in a summary but beautiful and positive way.

The Angel has, on his back, two outstretched wings that give him the ability to fly.

The figure enjoys this power while remaining calm on the ground.

INTERPRETATION OF THE CHARTER
In operation
Temperance evokes balance and stability.
This card indicates compromise and moderation.
In harmony, tranquility and serenity he finds his dimension, he is able to resolve conflicts and can demonstrate great tolerance.

Not in operation
Temperance can easily give in to feelings such as anguish and agitation but can also appear fickle, unstable and disorderly.

ADVICE FROM TEMPERANCE
– Act with moderation.
– Proceed slowly.
– Avoid extremes.
– Be patient.
– Use sweetness to convince others.
– You don’t have to attack the problem: instead, use a gentle approach.
– Unite instead of divide.
– Bring harmony to your environment.
– Be a mediator between people.
– Bring peace and reconciliation.
– It calms people down.
– Take the best elements and put them together.
– Consider the situation from a global perspective.
– Dedicate yourself to body care.
– Purify yourself.
– Let go of negative emotions.
– Cultivate a holistic vision.

KEYWORDS
Moderation, Harmony, Dilute, Mix, Synthesis, Healing, Purification.

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