The audacity to do what is right at the expense of comfort

Internal Strength and will against all odds, find the courage to step forward into the unknown. Strength is the coming together of your primal instinct, human logic wrapped together with nurturing empathy. Selflessly serving because you feel it’s right while knowing the risk of being bitten, hurt or scorned. The act of bravery and power is a beneficial thing to know and will come naturally with all you learn about survival.

A Yellow sky meets blue mountains which trickle down into a plane with sparsely rooted trees. The plane leads to a woman who is seen in white robes. An infinity symbol floats over her ivy crown which also belts her waist with blooming flowers. In her hands is the head of an orange lion; one on its skull and the other on its jaw as if parting its teeth. The Lion shows signs of submission to her, seen in his tail between his legs, ears back, eyes locked, and chest lowered to the ground.

Meaning

Exactly as it sounds, Strength is the will to persevere and survive while nurturing courage over cowardice. Reach into yourself and find the audacity to deal with your conflicts no matter how big or small. You feel in control now more than ever before. Reign in your anxious thoughts, puff up your chest and imagine what could be gained here. The experience to be had is far greater than any failure in your anxious arsenal.

Doing what is right while completely out of your comfort zone is what this card resonates with. Such as holding your tongue in an emotionally charged situations; or when angry words bubble up your throat like heart burn. Here you are reminded that your words don’t always work against egos trying to prove a point. Strength in your instincts, self-confidence and awareness of consequences is more valuable than the last word.

Influence on Suites

Cups

In order to have deep emotional fulfillment, we must go through the painstaking tasks of partnership. Learn to trust someone not to hurt you while they hold your kill switch.

Wands

Whatever you are unsure of, you need to believe in your abilities. The only limits are the ones you set on yourself.

Pentacles

Consider the terms and conditions before signing onto something. If it seems too good to be true, it probably is Use your instinct and experience to figure out what’s throwing your red flag.

Swords

Logic is essential in this situation. While instinct if valuable, weighing the pros and cons is essential. Think your way through loop holes to the most logical conclusion.

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