Strength as What Someone Wants (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 What Someone Wants

If you are asking about what someone wants, and you draw Strength, it signifies that they may be desiring inner strength, courage, or seeking to develop patience and compassion. The desire for inner strength and courage often reflects a need for personal empowerment and the determination to confront life’s challenges head-on. The pursuit of patience and compassion suggests a yearning to cultivate these virtues, which can greatly enhance their relationships and interactions with others.

The Strength card as what someone wants can represent a need for personal resilience, emotional balance, or the desire to overcome adversity with grace. This need for personal resilience indicates their determination to rebound from setbacks and the will to persevere in the face of difficulties. The longing for emotional balance reflects an aspiration for inner harmony and well-being. The desire to overcome adversity with grace suggests they value not only survival but also the ability to maintain dignity and composure during hard times.

In a romantic context, if Strength represents what someone wants, it means they may desire a bond that fosters mutual growth, resilience, or a connection that helps them confront personal fears with love and patience. Desiring a relationship that encourages mutual growth implies they value personal development and the evolution of both individuals within the partnership. Wishing for resilience within the bond indicates a desire for a robust and enduring relationship, one capable of withstanding trials. A connection that allows them to confront personal fears with love and patience suggests they seek a supportive and understanding partner who aids in personal growth and healing.

Regarding an ex, drawing Strength as what someone wants means they may wish for inner strength to move forward, or they may be seeking to develop the resilience needed to heal from past wounds. The desire for inner strength to move forward signifies they’re ready to let go of the past and advance towards a new chapter of their life. The aspiration to develop resilience in order to heal from past wounds highlights their determination to recover and grow from the experiences and hurt left by the past relationship.

If you are asking about a friend or family member, Strength as what someone wants means they could be wishing for a stronger bond that helps them face life’s challenges together, or they may be seeking personal growth through mutual support. Wishing for a stronger bond to face life’s challenges together reveals a longing for a supportive and enduring relationship, resilient in times of adversity. The pursuit of personal growth through mutual support underscores the importance they place on learning, evolving, and nurturing each other within the relationship.

In the context of career and financial matters, if you draw Strength as what someone wants, it means they may be striving for emotional resilience in the face of professional challenges, or wishing for the courage to follow their passion. Striving for emotional resilience indicates a determination to maintain a balanced and composed mindset, even when confronted with professional adversities. The wish for the courage to follow their passion demonstrates a desire to pursue a path that aligns with their true interests and passions, despite potential obstacles or fears.

Reversed Strength as What Someone Wants

If you are asking about what someone wants, and you draw Strength reversed, it indicates that they might be seeking to restore their inner strength, or may wish to overcome feelings of weakness or self-doubt. The search for restored inner strength shows their desire for resilience and the ability to face adversities. Overcoming feelings of weakness or self-doubt signifies their need to believe in themselves and their capabilities once again, which is crucial for personal growth and success.

Strength reversed as what someone wants can represent a desire to conquer fears, regain self-confidence, or a need to learn to manage stress and emotional upheavals. Their yearning to conquer fears points towards a struggle with inner demons, yet it also implies a brave readiness to face them. The need to regain self-confidence is indicative of past setbacks but also shows their determination to rebuild their self-esteem. The desire to manage stress and emotional upheavals effectively suggests a search for emotional balance and stability in their life.

If you are asking about a romantic relationship, Strength reversed as what someone wants means they may desire to improve their self-esteem, or they could be seeking to strengthen their emotional bond despite personal insecurities. Their wish to improve self-esteem within a relationship indicates a readiness to work on self-love and self-acceptance, which are essential for a healthy relationship. The desire to strengthen the emotional bond, despite personal insecurities, reveals their willingness to address and overcome their fears for the sake of the relationship.

When asking about an ex, drawing Strength reversed as what someone wants means they may wish to regain their confidence after a bruising breakup, or may be seeking the inner strength to finally let go. The longing to regain confidence after a breakup reveals their desire to heal and reclaim their self-worth. Their search for the inner strength to finally let go signifies an understanding of the importance of closure and the readiness to move forward.

If you’re asking about a friend or family member, Strength reversed as what someone wants suggests they may desire to overcome personal insecurities to improve the relationship, or could be seeking help and support to face their fears. Their wish to overcome personal insecurities indicates an understanding that personal growth contributes to healthier relationships. The pursuit of help and support to face their fears shows their recognition of the value of external assistance in personal development and overcoming challenges.

Lastly, if you are asking about career and financial matters, drawing Strength reversed as what someone wants means they might be seeking to regain their professional confidence, or wish to develop the resilience necessary to manage work-related stress. Their quest to regain professional confidence indicates their aspiration to overcome past setbacks and reclaim their standing in their career. Their desire to develop the resilience necessary to manage work-related stress shows their readiness to build coping mechanisms and effectively manage professional challenges.

Conclusion

For relationships and feelings, Strength reveals the foundational state of a bond. It shines light into how secure a person is feeling. It also shows us what we need to do to bring that energy of strength and security into our lives–by leaning into our inner fortitude, kindness, and empathy. If you allow it, Strength’s energy will make your relationships stronger and more durable. Shine in your own confidence. 

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