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Temperance: Combinations with Other Tarot Cards

In combinations, Temperance softens and balances. It speaks of recovery, healing and finding the golden mean, and it makes heavy cards lighter.

harmony
balance
patience
healing
moderation

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

Temperance combined with the suits

Wands

With Wands: a sensible use of your energy.

Cups

With Cups: harmony, reconciliation, calm feelings.

Swords

With Swords: compromise, a peaceful resolution of conflict.

Pentacles

With Pentacles: financial balance, sensible spending.

Temperance and the Major Arcana

Temperance + The Fool
A new path on which it is important to keep a sense of balance. The risk is justified if you do not rush.
In love A calm, harmonious start to a relationship.
Temperance + The Magician
Mastery and balance: the skill of combining different resources and finding the right measure. Good for health and creative work.
In love A harmonious relationship, the ability to find compromises.
Temperance + The High Priestess
Intuition and balance: healing, spiritual harmony, quiet inner work.
In love A calm, harmonious relationship where you understand each other without words.
Temperance + The Empress
Health, recovery, harmony. Good for pregnancy, medical treatment and steady growth.
In love A harmonious, caring relationship.
Temperance + The Emperor
Balanced leadership, reasonable control. Stability through moderation.
In love A calm, reliable relationship.
Temperance + The Hierophant
Wisdom, moderation, spiritual harmony. Good for study, healing and consultations.
In love A harmonious union based on shared values.
Temperance + The Lovers
Harmony, reconciliation, mutual understanding. A relationship in balance.
In love A harmonious union, making up after a quarrel.
Temperance + The Chariot
Controlled movement, balance, a moderate pace. Success through equilibrium.
In love A harmonious relationship that keeps growing.
Temperance + Strength
Health, recovery, harmony. Inner strength and balance.
In love A calm, strong relationship.
Temperance + The Hermit
Wisdom and moderation, healing in silence. Good for recovery.
In love Calm; a relationship that takes its time.
Temperance + Wheel of Fortune
Changes that lead to balance. A lucky turn, harmony restored.
In love The relationship is getting back on track.
Temperance + Justice
Balance and justice. A peaceful resolution of a conflict, a compromise.
In love Harmony, a relationship of equals.
Temperance + The Hanged Man
A pause that heals. Patience leads to balance.
In love The relationship gradually recovers.
Temperance + Death
A transformation that leads to healing. After the ending comes balance.
In love A calm ending and a new beginning.
Temperance + The Devil
A struggle between moderation and dependence. You need to find balance, or temptation will win.
In love Trying to keep balance in a passionate relationship.
Temperance + The Tower
Balance is suddenly upset. A crisis you will need to recover from.
In love An unexpected conflict, a test of strength.
Temperance + The Star
Healing, hope, harmony. An excellent combination for health.
In love A tender, healing relationship.
Temperance + The Moon
Fragile balance, hidden fears. Health problems worth getting checked.
In love Insecurity and anxiety in the couple.
Temperance + The Sun
Harmony and joy, recovery, success.
In love A happy, balanced relationship.
Temperance + Judgement
Healing and rebirth. Reconciliation.
In love Making up after a quarrel.
Temperance + The World
Complete harmony, fulfillment, health.
In love A harmonious, fulfilling union.

Temperance and the Minor Arcana

Temperance + Ace of Wands
Energy used wisely: the new venture develops without haste.
Temperance + Two of Wands
Sensible plans, a balance between ambition and what is possible.
Temperance + Three of Wands
Balanced development, sensible expansion.
Temperance + Four of Wands
Harmony in the family, a peaceful celebration.
Temperance + Five of Wands
Reconciliation after arguments, looking for a compromise.
Temperance + Six of Wands
Well-deserved success, harmony and recognition.
Temperance + Seven of Wands
Moderate defense, looking for a compromise.
Temperance + Eight of Wands
Events speed up but stay under control.
Temperance + Nine of Wands
Recovering your strength, balance after the struggle.
Temperance + Ten of Wands
Sharing the load, balance.
Temperance + Page of Wands
A calm start to learning.
Temperance + Knight of Wands
Energy under control, sensible action.
Temperance + Queen of Wands
A harmonious, calm woman.
Temperance + King of Wands
A wise, balanced leader.
Temperance + Ace of Cups
Healing of the heart, calm and harmonious love.
Temperance + Two of Cups
Harmony, reconciliation, balance in the couple.
Temperance + Three of Cups
Moderate fun, harmony among friends.
Temperance + Four of Cups
Interest in life gradually returning.
Temperance + Five of Cups
Healing after a loss.
Temperance + Six of Cups
Making peace with the past, warm relations.
Temperance + Seven of Cups
A choice made with moderation and wisdom.
Temperance + Eight of Cups
A calm departure, without drama.
Temperance + Nine of Cups
Harmony and contentment.
Temperance + Ten of Cups
Harmony and peace in the family.
Temperance + Page of Cups
Tender, harmonious feelings.
Temperance + Knight of Cups
A harmonious, calm partner.
Temperance + Queen of Cups
A harmonious, caring woman.
Temperance + King of Cups
A balanced, harmonious man.
Temperance + Ace of Swords
A balanced decision, a sensible compromise.
Temperance + Two of Swords
A compromise, a truce.
Temperance + Three of Swords
Healing a wounded heart.
Temperance + Four of Swords
Recovery, getting well.
Temperance + Five of Swords
Reconciliation after a quarrel.
Temperance + Six of Swords
A calm transition, recovery.
Temperance + Seven of Swords
Diplomacy, a skillful strategy.
Temperance + Eight of Swords
Gradual liberation.
Temperance + Nine of Swords
Anxiety calming down.
Temperance + Ten of Swords
Recovery after a collapse.
Temperance + Page of Swords
Calm observation.
Temperance + Knight of Swords
Decisiveness with moderation.
Temperance + Queen of Swords
A wise, balanced woman.
Temperance + King of Swords
A balanced man.
Temperance + Ace of Pentacles
Sensible money management.
Temperance + Two of Pentacles
A harmonious balance.
Temperance + Three of Pentacles
Well-coordinated teamwork.
Temperance + Four of Pentacles
Sensible saving.
Temperance + Five of Pentacles
Recovery after a crisis.
Temperance + Six of Pentacles
A fair exchange.
Temperance + Seven of Pentacles
Patient growth.
Temperance + Eight of Pentacles
Harmonious work.
Temperance + Nine of Pentacles
Harmony and comfort.
Temperance + Ten of Pentacles
Family harmony.
Temperance + Page of Pentacles
Calm, steady study.
Temperance + Knight of Pentacles
A level-headed person.
Temperance + Queen of Pentacles
A harmonious woman.
Temperance + King of Pentacles
A balanced, wise man.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the combination of Temperance and The Lovers mean?

Harmony, reconciliation, mutual understanding. A relationship in balance. In love: a harmonious union, making up after a quarrel.

What does the combination of Temperance and Death mean?

A transformation that leads to healing. After the ending comes balance. In love: a calm ending and a new beginning.

What does the combination of Temperance and The Sun mean?

Harmony and joy, recovery, success. In love: a happy, balanced relationship.

How does Temperance combine with the Minor Arcana?

With Wands: a sensible use of your energy. With Cups: harmony, reconciliation, calm feelings. With Swords: compromise, a peaceful resolution of conflict. With Pentacles: financial balance, sensible spending.