Strength as Timing (Upright & Reversed) Tarot Card Meaning

Strength is the card of strength, compassion, influence, persuasion, and determination. A woman is gently stroking a lion—she has completely tamed this wild beast. Strength shows what is possible when resilience and kindness is applied to a situation. Sometimes, it is not brute force, but inner strength that makes the most impact on a person or a relationship. 

Strength is not a traditional “love” card, and many readers get confused when it shows up in a love reading. Does it literally mean that someone feels strongly about you? There are many other cards that speak to romantic passion, so we have to ask ourselves, what is Strength trying to say in particular? As you’ll see, I interpret Strength as speaking to the dynamics between people. In love readings, Strength asks us to consider the balance of power and care in a relationship. 

Upright Strength as Timing

If you are asking about timing and you pull the Strength, it means that the event will occur when you have cultivated inner resilience and patience. 

Strength is a card of self-control, inner fortitude, and gentle power, indicating that timing is linked to your ability to remain calm and confident in the face of challenges. 

This card suggests that the event will unfold when you have demonstrated perseverance and balanced your emotions, showing that you are ready to handle the situation with grace and integrity. 

Timing with Strength can sometimes require patience, as it is not about rushing ahead but rather mastering yourself and enduring until the right moment presents itself. 

It may also hint at timing during Leo season, or when you feel empowered and in control of your personal circumstances.

Astrologically, Strength as timing is associated with Leo season (July 23-August 22).

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Reversed Strength as Timing

If you are asking about timing and you pull the Strength reversed, it means that delays are caused by doubt, lack of confidence, or emotional imbalance. 

Strength reversed points to a need to rebuild your inner power before the event can manifest. It suggests that fear, anxiety, or self-doubt is preventing forward movement, and until these feelings are addressed, the timing will remain uncertain. 

This card reminds you that you must first overcome inner resistance or frustration and reclaim your sense of control before things can progress. Strength reversed calls for self-compassion and patience—rushing through without addressing these imbalances will only delay the process further. 

Timing will only align when you find your inner strength and calm the turbulent emotions blocking your path.

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Conclusion

Timing in tarot can be a bit tricky, but with practice, it becomes easier to trust the flow of the cards. I recommend using a narrative approach, letting the story of the spread guide you, rather than relying strictly on rigid definitions. Ultimately, trust your own intuition—it will lead you to the answers you’re meant to find.

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