Major Arcana
Strength
strengthcouragepatienceinner power
A woman gently closes the mouth of a lion with her bare hands. Above her head floats the lemniscate — the symbol of infinite power.
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Upright Meaning
Strength, courage, patience, control, compassion, inner power, bravery.
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Reversed Meaning
Inner strength, self-doubt, low energy, raw emotion, cowardice.
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Symbolism
The lemniscate above the woman's head signals infinite, effortless power. Her white robe is pure intention. The lion is raw instinct — not defeated, but honored and gently redirected by compassion rather than force.
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Numerology
8
Eight — Power
Mastery, cause and effect, the lemniscate of infinite cycles in motion.
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Element
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Fire · Leo
Courage, heart-strength, the radiance of inner vitality