Major Arcana · VIII · combinations

Strength: Combinations with Other Tarot Cards

In combinations, Strength adds endurance, patience and inner confidence. It softens heavy cards and shows that the person will have the strength to cope.

inner strength
patience
self-control
gentleness
courage

Element: Fire
Astrology: Leo
Pairs with the Major Arcana: 21

Strength combined with the suits

Wands

With Wands: courage, energy, confident leadership.

Cups

With Cups: tenderness, emotional maturity.

Swords

With Swords: the ability to withstand conflict and pressure.

Pentacles

With Pentacles: patience in business, steady growth.

Strength and the Major Arcana

Strength + The Fool
Courage without aggression: a new venture that calls for patience and gentle persistence.
In love A tender start to a relationship where trust and patience matter.
Strength + The Magician
Strength of spirit and skill: the person handles the situation calmly and confidently.
In love A mature relationship where both know how to reach agreement.
Strength + The High Priestess
Inner strength and calm. This person knows more than they let on and acts gently but precisely.
In love A patient, deep relationship.
Strength + The Empress
Gentle strength and care: the ability to support without overpowering. Health, recovery, harmony with your body.
In love A warm relationship, tenderness and support.
Strength + The Emperor
Authority that rests on inner strength rather than pressure. Wise leadership.
In love A mature relationship where strength goes hand in hand with gentleness.
Strength + The Hierophant
Spiritual strength, faith, patience. A mentor who teaches endurance.
In love A relationship based on trust and shared values.
Strength + The Lovers
Love that calls for patience and gentleness. Feelings are tested and grow stronger.
In love A tender, lasting relationship.
Strength + The Chariot
Victory through strength of spirit. Control over the situation through patience and self-restraint.
In love A relationship where passion is balanced by wisdom.
Strength + The Hermit
Inner strength in solitude. Self-discipline, meditation, working on yourself.
In love Patient waiting, a long-distance relationship.
Strength + Wheel of Fortune
Strength of spirit helps you get through change. Luck comes to those who hold out.
In love A relationship that withstands trials.
Strength + Justice
Justice through gentle strength. A decision grounded in wisdom.
In love An honest, balanced relationship.
Strength + The Hanged Man
Patience, waiting, inner work. Strength that shows itself in humility.
In love Self-sacrifice in the relationship.
Strength + Death
The strength to live through an ending and a transformation. A way out of a crisis.
In love You have enough strength to close the old chapter and begin a new one.
Strength + Temperance
Health, recovery, harmony. Inner strength and balance.
In love A calm, strong relationship.
Strength + The Devil
Struggling with temptations and addictions. Victory over passions.
In love A passion that is hard to control.
Strength + The Tower
The strength to get through a crisis. Holding steady in a moment of upheaval.
In love The relationship is going through a serious test.
Strength + The Star
Inner strength and hope. Healing, belief in yourself.
In love A tender, inspiring relationship.
Strength + The Moon
Facing your fears and inner demons. You need strength so as not to give in to anxiety.
In love Anxiety, uncertainty about your partner.
Strength + The Sun
Confidence, joy, success. Strength that brings happiness.
In love A happy, harmonious relationship.
Strength + Judgement
Inner strength awakens, a second wind.
In love The relationship is revived.
Strength + The World
Complete harmony, achievement through patience.
In love A strong, harmonious union.

Strength and the Minor Arcana

Strength + Ace of Wands
There is plenty of energy, but it needs to be channeled calmly and patiently.
Strength + Two of Wands
Patient planning, confidence in the chosen path.
Strength + Three of Wands
Patiently waiting for results, confidence in success.
Strength + Four of Wands
A cozy home filled with harmony and support.
Strength + Five of Wands
The ability to handle arguments without losing your composure.
Strength + Six of Wands
A victory thanks to patience and endurance.
Strength + Seven of Wands
Resilience, the ability to withstand pressure.
Strength + Eight of Wands
Fast-moving events that call for composure.
Strength + Nine of Wands
Inner strength that helps you hold out.
Strength + Ten of Wands
Patience and endurance help you carry the load to the end.
Strength + Page of Wands
A young person with a strong character.
Strength + Knight of Wands
An energetic person who knows how to stay in control.
Strength + Queen of Wands
A wise, strong woman who knows how to keep her emotions in check.
Strength + King of Wands
A strong and generous man.
Strength + Ace of Cups
Tenderness and patience at the start of a relationship.
Strength + Two of Cups
A tender, patient relationship that grows stronger.
Strength + Three of Cups
Support from friends that gives you strength.
Strength + Four of Cups
Inner work that helps you climb out of apathy.
Strength + Five of Cups
The strength to get through a loss.
Strength + Six of Cups
Tenderness, kindness, caring for the vulnerable.
Strength + Seven of Cups
The ability to tell a dream from an illusion.
Strength + Eight of Cups
A departure that takes courage.
Strength + Nine of Cups
Satisfaction achieved through patience.
Strength + Ten of Cups
The strength of the family, support from loved ones.
Strength + Page of Cups
A gentle, patient young man.
Strength + Knight of Cups
A tender, caring admirer.
Strength + Queen of Cups
A gentle but strong woman.
Strength + King of Cups
A gentle man with a strong spirit.
Strength + Ace of Swords
Decisiveness combined with gentleness.
Strength + Two of Swords
Inner balance helps you make a decision.
Strength + Three of Swords
The strength to live through pain.
Strength + Four of Swords
Recovering your strength, patience.
Strength + Five of Swords
The ability to get through a conflict without aggression.
Strength + Six of Swords
The courage to leave the past behind.
Strength + Seven of Swords
The ability to act subtly.
Strength + Eight of Swords
Inner strength will help you break free.
Strength + Nine of Swords
The strength to cope with anxiety.
Strength + Ten of Swords
The strength to survive a collapse.
Strength + Page of Swords
Patient observation.
Strength + Knight of Swords
Decisiveness and courage.
Strength + Queen of Swords
A strong, independent woman.
Strength + King of Swords
A strong and wise man.
Strength + Ace of Pentacles
Patient saving.
Strength + Two of Pentacles
Patiently keeping your balance.
Strength + Three of Pentacles
Patient, high-quality work.
Strength + Four of Pentacles
Restraint, keeping emotions under control.
Strength + Five of Pentacles
The strength to get through hard times.
Strength + Six of Pentacles
Patient support.
Strength + Seven of Pentacles
Patience and endurance.
Strength + Eight of Pentacles
Patient labor.
Strength + Nine of Pentacles
Self-sufficiency.
Strength + Ten of Pentacles
The strength of family ties.
Strength + Page of Pentacles
A patient learner.
Strength + Knight of Pentacles
A patient person.
Strength + Queen of Pentacles
A strong, caring woman.
Strength + King of Pentacles
A strong and generous man.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the combination of Strength and The Lovers mean?

Love that calls for patience and gentleness. Feelings are tested and grow stronger. In love: a tender, lasting relationship.

What does the combination of Strength and Death mean?

The strength to live through an ending and a transformation. A way out of a crisis. In love: you have enough strength to close the old chapter and begin a new one.

What does the combination of Strength and The Sun mean?

Confidence, joy, success. Strength that brings happiness. In love: a happy, harmonious relationship.

How does Strength combine with the Minor Arcana?

With Wands: courage, energy, confident leadership. With Cups: tenderness, emotional maturity. With Swords: the ability to withstand conflict and pressure. With Pentacles: patience in business, steady growth.