Strength

力量

Major ArcanaFireLeo

A woman gently holds open the jaws of a lion, not through force but through patience and inner strength. The infinity symbol floats above her head — the same symbol seen above the Magician — connecting these two cards as expressions of will. But where the Magician's power is active and directed, Strength's power is quiet and enduring. She wears a white robe symbolizing purity of spirit, and a garland of flowers adorns her waist and the lion's mane. The lion represents our primal desires, fears, and passions — the raw animal nature within each of us. Strength teaches that true power comes not from dominating these forces but from befriending them. It is the courage to face our shadows with compassion rather than fear. When this card appears, it reminds you that gentleness is not weakness — the strongest force in the universe is patient, persistent love.