Strength - 8
Strength comes from within
The Fool comes up to greet Strength as she is playing with her pet, a lion. She is surrounded by the natural world with a mountain behind her. Strength is dressed in white with a chain of flowers running from her to the lion’s neck, guiding him with nurture and beauty, rather than force. She has her eyes cast down as she knows her strength and doesn’t feel the need to be on watch. The infinity symbol over her head echoes the spirit and life-force within her.
Rider-Waite-Smith
Meanings
Strength represents our need to learn the power of self-discipline rather than physical strength.
Practice balance, endurance, and responsibility by using your intuitive intelligence and strength of will with a firm but gentle dominance.
Turn an adversary into an ally by recognizing the good in all things and by using faith and love as a shield.
This is a reminder to not barge in with force, but instead to remember the lessons you have learned and practice your internal strength.
Numerology - 8
Eight is about practiced stability and force (the foundation of fours fulfilled twice in eights). It has power, motion, energy, and transformation on a set path. With strength of determination and will, you can now use your intelligence, knowledge, and skills to master your surroundings.
Eights are associated with power, leadership and authority built through resilience, strength, and finding balance.
Tarot de Marseille
Symbolism
Infinity Symbol – a symbol of life and the continuous cycle and flow of spirit, Waite says it represents both the spirit with the powers of transformation, and the number 8 (a symbol of power, abundance, and cosmic balance).
Flower Crown and Garland – showing a connection to the natural world, it is this love, beauty and nurturing energy that tames the lion rather than a harsh chain.
Lion – a fierce symbol of strength, masculinity, and force, shown tamed by the love and beauty that surrounds.
White Dress – showing her innocence and purity of heart, there are no alternative motives here.
Setting – shows the woman and lion set in the natural world with the strength and fortitude of the mountain echoing the sentiment of the card.
Tarot of the Sorceress
Associations
Fire – the suit of passion, creativity and making things happen, it is represented by wands in tarot. The element of fire relates to your motivation, adventures, goals, and passion for what is in front of you.
The Sun – divine masculine energy, light, life, and inspiration. It brings clarity, happiness, power, renewal, and energy.
Leo – confidence, creativity, passion and enthusiasm. Leo brings strength and courage but can also be attention seeking.
Modern Witch Tarot
Archetype - those who learn that balance brings resilience
Elsa – Frozen
Meilin Lee - Turning Red
Daenerys Targaryen – Game of Thrones
Chihiro – Spirited Away
Eleven – Stranger Things
Aang – The Last Airbender
The Lion - Determined
The Lion doesn’t go around roaring at people all day. She knowns how to be quiet, but firm and can manage his situation just by holding his head up high and doesn’t need to use force.
Be strong in your power
