Major Arcana/Temperance XIV
| Name | Temperance XIV |
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| Image | 
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| Caption | Temperance XIV balance, moderation, harmony |
| Light | Balance, moderation, harmony, healing, integration, patience, purpose, synergy. |
| Shadow | Imbalance, excess, conflict, disharmony, impatience, lack of purpose, poor judgment. |
| Astro | Jupiter ♃ |
| Sign | Sagittarius ♐ |
| Element | Fire 🜂 |
Archetype reflective aspects
[edit | edit source]Balance and moderation
The Temperance archetype is the embodiment of balance and moderation. It represents the ability to blend opposing forces or different aspects of oneself into a harmonious whole. This isn't about extremes, but about finding the middle path and exercising self-control.
Harmony and integration
This archetype is associated with harmony and the integration of different elements. The image of the angel pouring water between two cups symbolizes the blending of conscious and subconscious, spirit and matter, or different personalities to create something new and balanced. It is about finding synergy.
Patience and purpose
Temperance teaches us the value of patience. Great things take time to develop and require a steady hand. This archetype encourages us to have a clear sense of purpose and to act with a measured, deliberate pace toward our goals.
Healing and reconciliation
Temperance is a powerful symbol of healing. It can represent the process of mending wounds, resolving conflicts, and bringing people or ideas back into a state of peace and mutual understanding. It is about reconciling differences both within ourselves and with others.
Alchemy
In an alchemical sense, Temperance represents the process of combining and transforming elements to create a higher state of being. It's the spiritual alchemy of refining the soul and creating a more integrated, whole person.
Adaptability
This archetype also speaks to adaptability. It shows the ability to adjust to different situations and find a harmonious way of being, rather than being rigid or inflexible. It's the wisdom to flow with change while maintaining inner stability.
Reference
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Temperance embodies balance, moderation, and harmony. It signifies the importance of blending different parts of oneself or opposing forces to create a unified and peaceful state. It represents patience, healing, and the pursuit of a purposeful, integrated life.
Balance and Harmony
The Temperance archetype suggests the need to find a middle ground and avoid extremes, bringing different aspects of one's life into a state of peaceful coexistence.
Patience and Healing
It highlights the importance of taking things slowly, being patient with processes, and engaging in acts of healing and reconciliation.
Integration and Purpose
Temperance represents the successful integration of different elements, leading to a clear sense of purpose and a more complete, holistic self.
Balance, moderation, healing, integration.
Suggested Symbols
[edit | edit source]| Hebrew Letter | Path on Tree of Life | God-Name (Qabalistic) | Magical Power | Virtue | Vice | Animals | Plants | Precious Stone | Magical Weapon | Perfume |
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| Samekh (ס) | Yesod to Tiphareth | YHVH Tzabaoth | The Power of Invisibility and Transformation | Temperance, Humility, Prudence | Dissipation, Excess, Intemperance | The Centaur, The Archer, The Serpent | Aloes, Iris, Mistletoe | Jacinth, Topaz | The Arrow | Aloes, Frankincense |