The force represents a woman usually in the act of opening the mouth of a lion. The figure eight, which is the tarot symbolism for eternity, is drawn on the woman’s head in the form of a hat.
What the woman is doing requires courage and certainty. The tarot symbolism of the human figure is the conscious mind coming to terms with our instinctive animal nature. The woman is taming or controlling these forces that lurk deep within all of us. This card is ruled by Leo, which rules the fifth house of the zodiac. Leo’s positive attributes include honesty, generosity, loyalty, and dependability. It is this fixed sense of purpose combined with high ideals that permeates the Force.
In a tarot card reading, when you draw the Force it has nothing to do with force or violence. This type of Strength comes from a generous and loving heart.
The meaning of the Strength tarot card is that you have the courage of your convictions and you will triumph over hatred, petty attitudes and petty enemies. You are full of faith, power, optimism and a firm resolution will allow you to get ahead in any situation.
The other meaning of the Strength tarot card is that you may be the lucky recipient of liberality, generosity, and fair judgment. You will find someone who will fight on your behalf. This person cannot sit idly by and see injustice and cruelty without trying to make things right. Such people will not acknowledge defeat or negativity and will inspire you with their considerable willpower and energy.
Another important meaning of the Strength tarot card is reconciliation. If you have been involved in a nasty dispute or have experienced antagonism from others, you can work things out now. Strength defeats the dark forces with the power of love, resistance collapses and you reconcile with your enemies.
A beloved companion animal that could come into your life is sometimes another strength meaning in tarot cards. You will derive great pleasure from the association and find the animal to be a calming and healing influence. Animals love unconditionally, they don’t judge you or find you wanting. This is the type of love symbolized by this card.
