XIV - Temperance

Keywords: harmony, healing, moderation, re-aligning and restoring

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The Temperance Tarot card is represented by the Horologium constellation in the Constellation Tarot deck. This is the constellation of the pendulum clock, which uses a pendulum that swings back and forth at a precise time interval. To remain accurate, the mechanism must remain stationary and balanced.⁣

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When Temperance comes up in a Tarot card reading, it represents moderation, harmony and healing. When opposite forces are balanced and things align in their right place and proportion, harmony is achieved.

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This usually takes place after a major change, like a restoration after a storm. It's a time of quiet and calm while you readjust yourself, and harmonize your inner world.

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The universe is in a constant state of rebalancing itself through the push and pull of opposites. Just like the clock that is balanced as the pendulum swings from one side to the other.

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This is a time to focus on the higher divine order that runs your life, to heal and restore your energy, and once that is aligned, the details will take care of themselves.⁣

 

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