8 Strength

UPRIGHT - The lion represents raw instinct; the woman represents conscious control. Strength is the harmony between the two. This card invites you to lead with patience, tame self-doubt with kindness, and approach obstacles with quiet determination. This isn’t about dominance, it’s about mastery of self. Your power lies in your ability to stay centered, compassionate, and true to who you are.

REVERSED - Inner power feels scattered, and the calm you usually rely on has slipped through your fingers. Strength reversed often appears when patience wears thin and emotions spill before you can soften them. You may be judging yourself harshly or mistaking vulnerability for failure. This card asks you to stop trying to be brave in silence. Your softness hasn’t vanished, it’s just waiting for you to treat yourself the way you treat everyone else.