I’ll share some of these revelations as I see them based on my own experience and interpretations.

One of the primary images that stand out for me when looking at the Temperance card is the blending from two vessels with liquids. Finding the right blend of emotions is always important, just the right combination. Perhaps this image inspires memories of Alchemy in my past lives. To me this card signifies our constant quest to be all we can be. To balance our careers, our families and still have time to nourish our self with much needed self love. In other words in order to find harmony in our daily existence we must use moderation.

In the early Tarot decks the Temperance card was not portrayed with wings. It is unknown as to when it was that she became interpreted as an Angelic impersonation. So was Temperance an angelic being above and beyond human nature or was she a mere human? To me she is human striving for higher achievement.

I love to meditate to this card as I find reassurance that all I do during my daily journey is of value. That one thing is not more important then another yet all needs attention. In order to achieve this I believe it’s important to live in the moment. Give 100% to everything you do, but do take a break in between to recoup and refocus.

The Temperance card is an Icon in my life to help me balance all that is essential in my life. And also those who are significant to me. It is challenging at times but very rewarding when at the end of the day you can reflect and see all those things you have accomplished and the lives you have touched in a positive manner. This could be through work, your clients, students those who seek guidance to better themselves and their lives or in your personal life with friends and family who you love dearly and need to make time for in order to feel fully happy.

Perhaps the representation of the winged angel is in reference to our spiritual self. We’re spirit first living in the physical realm, therefore we have limitless resources and opportunities.

The Temperance card helps me to find patience with the shortcomings and exuberance with achievements. It aids in seeking value and learning from choices we have made in the past that may have not turned out to be perfect yet rendered an important lesson for us to grow from. With Temperance you can also enjoy personal achievements and have self worth without the inflated ego which may get in the way. Ego sets us apart from others and should not be looked upon as a negative attribute, but when used or felt in moderation it can give us our uniqueness.

When things seem to get a little out of hand, when you catch yourself rushing from what you may consider one chore to another–take a moment pull out the Temperance card…take a breath, relax and focus on blending your energies for the highest good and affirming that you’re more than capable of attracting abundance of balance and harmony and all good things.