Okay, so the other day I was pulling cards for a friend, and we were trying to get a handle on how someone felt about them. You know how it is, love and feelings, all that jazz. Anyway, the Strength card pops up, and I’m like, “Interesting, let’s dive into this.”
First off, I had my friend shuffle the deck while thinking about the person in question. They did that for a bit, really concentrating, and then I spread the cards out. I always do a simple three-card spread for these kinds of readings: past, present, and future. Strength showed up in the present position. This got my attention immediately. You do not see this card every day.
I took a moment to look at the card itself. I used the Rider-Waite deck, so there’s this image of a woman calmly interacting with a lion. It’s such a powerful visual. I explained to my friend that Strength isn’t just about physical power; it’s more about inner strength, courage, and having a gentle kind of control over a situation. This is a card that indicates composure and maturity in dealing with raw emotions or impulses.
What I Noticed:
- Gentle Control: The woman isn’t fighting the lion, but she’s definitely in charge. This made me think that the person my friend was asking about might feel a strong, passionate connection but is handling it with maturity and grace.
- Courage: Facing a lion? That takes guts. So, these feelings might be intense or a bit scary, but the person is facing them head-on, which is pretty brave.
- Patience and Compassion: Strength also speaks to patience and understanding. It seemed like this person might be taking their time to understand their feelings, being compassionate with themselves and the situation.
I told my friend that, based on this card, it looked like the person has strong feelings, but they’re not just letting those feelings run wild. They’re being thoughtful and brave about it, which, honestly, is a great sign. It’s not about suppressing emotions but managing them in a healthy way.
We talked about it a bit more, connecting the dots with what my friend knew about the person and the situation. They found it super helpful and were quite relieved. Seeing the Strength card there gave them a new perspective on things. I loved being able to shed some light on their situation.
At the end of the day, tarot is such a cool tool for getting clarity on stuff like this. And every time I do a reading, I learn something new, too. It’s like we are both in this together, figuring things out one card at a time.
