Meaning

Directly connected to the zodiac sign, Leo, the Strength card embodies all of the things we know and love about Leo. This is a card that says embodying Leo’s best qualities, bravery, courage, strength, and resilience, is the key to your destined success. Leo is also in pursuit of their passions and desires, and there may be a saucy element to the situation at hand that is directly connected to your inner desires. In order to achieve victory, you will need to exercise some self-control as well, and tame your own inner beasts. You also need to stay on top of your karma connections. When you see this card, know that a guardian angel is in your corner to help you master the lions of the world you need to in order to see victory. In relationships or career matters, this card represents a relationship or job situation that has stood the test of time due to traits like loyalty and strength.

Symbolism

In the Strength card we see a woman taming a lion. She is wearing a wreath on her head that in the Tarot symbolizes the laurels of victory. Dressed in a white robe she represents purity of thought and conscience, and also of a gentle spirit. It’s almost as if she is an angel, because to many Tarot readers, she is. The lion she has gentle control over represents a beast in a situation. It could be a person, an addiction, or simply a situation that you need to control yourself. This is a sunny and bright card with positive symbolism that is light and joyful in nature. Corresponding with the zodiac sign Leo, this card says that you are in control of your world, and the world loves you for it. With the wreath of laurels on your head, you are destined for victory, and may even have a guardian angel around you at this time that will help you tame the beasts necessary to accomplish the victory you seek. This card also has the infinity symbol on it, and is only one of 2 cards in the Tarot deck that do. This suggests that karma and Divine faith are directly tied to the victory you seek.