The Strength Tarot Card Combinations: Courage and Inner Power
Strength represents courage, compassion, and the quiet power of resilience. It invites you to connect with your inner calm and face life's challenges not through force, but through patience, understanding, and self-mastery.
In combination with the Major Arcana, Strength speaks of powerful emotional breakthroughs, overcoming deep fears, and navigating intense situations with grace. It's a reminder that true bravery often lies in gentleness.
When paired with the Minor Arcana, Strength highlights the importance of persistence in relationships, career paths, and personal development. It calls you to lead with heart and to act from a place of calm authority rather than reaction.
Strength teaches that the most lasting victories come from within—and that true power is always rooted in love, not control.
Key Themes:
- Courage (bravery, emotional strength, perseverance)
- Inner Power (resilience, self-control, grace under pressure)
- Compassion (patience, empathy, gentle leadership)
- Balance (harmonizing instincts and intellect)
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Strength with Major Arcana: Inner Power and Graceful Courage
The boldness of the heart meets adventurous freedom, spontaneous courage blazes exciting new paths. Strength is courage and self-control, the Fool is beginnings and freedom; together they indicate courage and adventure.
KEY: Spirit, audacity. Bold attitude that brings success; opportunities; good luck and strength; ability to take risks without real dangers.
Inner firmness meets manifesting ability, courage strengthens the capacity to accomplish great deeds with dexterity. Strength is courage and self-control, the Magician is skills and manifestation; together they indicate willpower and skill.
KEY: Determination, dexterity. Triumph in initiatives; ability to glimpse errors or interferences; likes things outside the routine.
Silent bravery meets revealing intuition, courage allows following inner wisdom to unravel hidden secrets. Strength is courage and self-control, the High Priestess is wisdom and intuition; together they indicate courage and intuition.
KEY: Spirit, perception. Triumph and guarantee; misunderstood things; among lovers, restraint in words is recommended as it can hurt the other person; limitations; rigidity.
Vital energy meets abundant nourishment, courage promotes growth and prosperity with care. Strength is courage and self-control, the Empress is nurturing and abundance; together they indicate strength and nourishment.
KEY: Vigor, sustenance. Triumph and wealth; happy pregnancy or creative process; success in the family and financial fields.
Inner firmness seeks wisdom in introspection, courage allows facing solitude and finding inner truth in reflection. Strength is courage and self-control, the Hermit is introspection and wisdom; together they indicate courage and introspection.
KEY: Spirit, reflection. Triumph of something from the past; long life; person who likes to think before acting.
Boldness governs with balanced authority, courage leads to effective and respected leadership with justice. Strength is courage and self-control, the Emperor is authority and structure; together they indicate strength and leadership.
KEY: Determination, command. Triumph and balance; need to make alliances; attractive professional opportunity; leadership qualities.
Bravery meets elevated spiritual wisdom, courage allows following the path of enlightenment with determination. Strength is courage and self-control, the Hierophant is spiritual wisdom and morality; together they indicate courage and spiritual wisdom.
KEY: Spirit, spiritual knowledge. Decisive triumph; wise governance; person who is professional.
The energy of the heart meets deep and true love, courage strengthens the ability to make decisions in love. Strength is courage and self-control, the Lovers are choices and love; together they indicate strength and love.
KEY: Vigor, affection. Triumph in a love decision; imminent loving declaration; correct affective decision; strong relationships; tendency to have love doubts.
Inner firmness propels determined victory, courage allows overcoming obstacles and achieving success. Strength is courage and self-control, the Chariot is determination and control; together they indicate courage and victory.
KEY: Determination, triumph. Triumph in an achievement; impulsive; impatient; ability to see things from other points of view; good omen for an actor; good omen for travel; useless confrontations.
Boldness meets acceptance of cyclical change, courage brings new opportunities on life's paths. Strength is courage and self-control, the Wheel of Fortune is cycles and destiny; together they indicate strength and change.
KEY: Spirit, alteration. Triumph on life's paths; patience.
Inner firmness seeks balanced integrity, courage allows fighting for justice and equity in the dissolution of difficulties. Strength is courage and self-control, Justice is equity and truth; together they indicate courage and justice.
KEY: Determination, equity. Triumph in the dissolution of difficulties; ongoing lawsuits; ongoing legal action; generosity in a careful manner.
Bravery meets willingness for sacrifice, courage allows facing difficult situations with wisdom for a greater good. Strength is courage and self-control, the Hanged Man is sacrifice and new perspective; together they indicate strength and sacrifice.
KEY: Spirit, renunciation. Triumph that brings improvements; difficulties in obtaining the final result; self-mastery despite fragile health or a difficult situation.
Inner firmness embraces inevitable transformation, courage allows facing the end of cycles and welcoming new beginnings with faith. Strength is courage and self-control, Death is transformation and end; together they indicate courage and transformation.
KEY: Determination, metamorphosis. Triumph in an action generates modifications; battle to have control over events; revolution; faith; feeling of impotence; fragile health; espionage; manic potential; end of a period of study or seclusion.
Boldness meets balanced moderation, courage promotes harmony and inner peace in challenging situations. Strength is courage and self-control, Temperance is balance and moderation; together they indicate strength and balance.
KEY: Spirit, stability. Triumph that brings serenity; ability to realize plans.
Inner firmness radiates optimism and success, courage allows shining and achieving full happiness and longevity. Strength is courage and self-control, the Sun is success and clarity; together they indicate courage and success.
KEY: Determination, triumph. Triumph that provokes rejoicing; longevity; health; very calm period; success and wealth.
Bravery confronts temptation with self-control, courage allows facing and overcoming negative forces and unbridled passions. Strength is courage and self-control, the Devil is temptation and addiction; together they indicate courage and temptation.
KEY: Spirit, seduction. Triumph in an action that brings overcoming a negative stage; black magic; unbridled passion; magical powers; strong jealousy; strength and violence; strong sexual attraction; difficulty in executing plans precisely.
Inner firmness faces destruction with acceptance, courage allows rebuilding after crises and collapses despite exhaustion. Strength is courage and self-control, the Tower is destruction and liberation; together they indicate courage and destruction.
KEY: Determination, ruin. Triumph that overcomes difficulties; exhaustion; useless efforts; this pair of arcana tends to increase the meaning of the surrounding cards; danger of fire.
Boldness meets renewing hope, courage promotes healing and the consolidation of a perspective with realized desires. Strength is courage and self-control, the Star is hope and inspiration; together they indicate courage and hope.
KEY: Spirit, optimism. Triumph in the consolidation of a perspective; realized desires.
Inner firmness explores intuition in hidden mysteries, courage allows facing fears and following intuition to triumph over deception with strong foresight of the future. Strength is courage and self-control, the Moon is mystery and illusion; together they indicate courage and intuition.
KEY: Determination, perception. Triumph over deception; foresight of the future; strong intuition.
Bravery meets spiritual rebirth, courage allows facing the truth and seeking redemption for a better situation with fame. Strength is courage and self-control, Judgment is rebirth and evaluation; together they indicate courage and rebirth.
KEY: Spirit, renewal. Triumph for a better situation; center of attention; fame; desire to recover the past.
Inner firmness achieves full realization, courage promotes the conclusion of objectives with sure strength and positive energy. Strength is courage and self-control, the World is realization and conclusion; together they indicate courage and realization.
KEY: Determination, consummation. Triumph that promotes concretizations; strength is sure; positive energy.
Strength with Wands: Passion Directed with Heart
Vital energy meets a new passionate beginning, inner courage ignites the boldness for a fruitful undertaking. Strength is courage and self-control, the Ace of Wands is new beginnings and energy; together they indicate a new beginning full of energy and vigor.
KEY: Vigor, new start. Fight for a relationship; audacity, spirit of initiative, which will bear good fruit; sexual attraction.
Inner firmness plans the future with contemplation, courage balances patience with determination for important and passionate choices. Strength is courage and self-control, the Two of Wands is planning and decision; together they suggest a moment of strategic planning.
KEY: Project, balance. We get what we want; it doesn't depend solely on your will; selfless passion.
Boldness propels expansion and new passionate opportunities, inner courage leads to exploring beyond known borders with mastery. Strength is courage and self-control, the Three of Wands is expansion and opportunities; together they indicate that courage and determination are leading to expansion.
KEY: Amplification, chances. Very passionate relationship; passion that solidifies; mastery of situations.
Perseverance and inner strength achieve vital celebration and stability, courage creates a solid foundation for success and moments of joy. Strength is courage and self-control, the Four of Wands is celebration and stability; together they suggest that celebration and stability are within your reach.
KEY: Festivity, firmness. Vitality to start something new.
Inner firmness faces challenges and conflicts with determination, courage allows overcoming any dispute despite loss in the relationship. Strength is courage and self-control, the Five of Wands is challenges and competition; together they indicate that you are facing challenges and conflicts.
KEY: Obstacles, dispute. We lose a relationship despite our efforts; courage to face rivalries.
Bravery and continuous effort generate victory and progressive recognition, courage allows overcoming adversities and being celebrated. Strength is courage and self-control, the Six of Wands is victory and recognition; together they suggest victory and recognition achieved through courage.
KEY: Triumph, acclaim. Willpower generates progress.
Inner firmness protects achievements with resistance, courage allows maintaining position against any opposition with determination. Strength is courage and self-control, the Seven of Wands is defense and resistance; together they indicate that you are in a defensive position.
KEY: Protection, firmness. You have to fight for what you want; strength and determination in goals.
Boldness propels rapid changes and vital progress, courage allows seizing opportunities at an accelerated pace. Strength is courage and self-control, the Eight of Wands is rapid changes and progress; together they suggest that rapid changes and progress are on the way.
KEY: Swift alterations, advancement. Vitality generates rapid news.
Inner firmness prepares for the final stage with resilience, courage allows fighting until the end despite fatigue and resisting passion. Strength is courage and self-control, the Nine of Wands is preparation and resilience; together they indicate that you are preparing for the final stage of a challenge.
KEY: Preparation, tenacity. Will to fight for a relationship; strength to overcome difficulties; resist a passion.
Bravery bears a great burden with exhausting determination, courage allows continuing despite many passionate responsibilities. Strength is courage and self-control, the Ten of Wands is burden and responsibility; together they suggest that you are carrying a great burden.
KEY: Load, determination. Vitality that wears out; passion that stresses.
Inner firmness channels enthusiasm and youthful passionate spirit, courage explores new ideas and ventures with ardent passion. Strength is courage and self-control, the Page of Wands is enthusiasm and new ideas; together they indicate enthusiasm and youthful spirit channeled through inner strength.
KEY: Spirit, innovations. Passionate relationship; the fire of passion.
Boldness guides action and adventure with determination, courage allows embarking on new journeys with vigor influenced by third parties. Strength is courage and self-control, the Knight of Wands is action and adventure; together they suggest action and adventure guided by inner strength.
KEY: Action, audacity. Influential person, third person influences decisions; courage and determination generate changes of place; willpower generates impatience.
Inner firmness radiates confidence and sensual leadership, courage allows influencing and inspiring with a secure and determined approach at work. Strength is courage and self-control, the Queen of Wands is confidence and leadership; together they indicate confidence and leadership channeled through inner strength.
KEY: Security, command. Serious relationship; relationship where the woman has a large part of the control; sensual woman; determination at work.
Bravery emanates power and sensual authority, courage allows making important decisions and leading with inspiring vision and magnetism. Strength is courage and self-control, the King of Wands is power and authority; together they indicate power and authority guided by inner strength.
KEY: Command, mastery. Passionate relationship; sensual man; magnetism of a superior.
Strength with Pentacles: Resilience in Practical Matters
Vital energy meets new financial opportunities, inner determination propels material success. Strength is courage and self-control, the Ace of Pentacles is new financial opportunities and prosperity; together they indicate new financial or material opportunities that are emerging.
KEY: Chances, material success. Determination generates financial opportunities.
Inner firmness balances multiple aspects of life, courage maintains harmony with determination and flexibility in projects. Strength is courage and self-control, the Two of Pentacles is balance and financial adaptability; together they suggest the need to balance different aspects of life.
KEY: Balance, concord. Passion without commitment; determination and flexibility in projects.
Boldness propels vital collaboration and teamwork, courage contributes significantly to shared success in career. Strength is courage and self-control, the Three of Pentacles is collaboration and skill; together they indicate collaboration and teamwork.
KEY: Mutual help, collective work. Vitality and competence; career success.
Inner firmness seeks passionate security and stability, courage protects possessions and resources with determination. Strength is courage and self-control, the Four of Pentacles is financial security and possessiveness; together they suggest the need for security and stability.
KEY: Firmness, solidity. Selfish passion; courage and stability.
Bravery faces financial challenges with weakened determination, courage seeks to overcome difficulties despite lack of health and passionate needs. Strength is courage and self-control, the Five of Pentacles is financial difficulties and loss; together they indicate financial or material challenges that require inner strength.
KEY: Monetary problems, overcoming. Weakness lack of health; weakened health; deficient willpower; passion with needs.
Inner firmness promotes generosity and benevolent sharing, courage helps others with determination and reciprocity. Strength is courage and self-control, the Six of Pentacles is generosity and balance; together they suggest generosity and sharing.
KEY: Liberality, division. Willpower and generosity; a benevolent woman.
Boldness reflects with vital patience on progress, courage plans the next strategic steps with determination for long-term success. Strength is courage and self-control, the Seven of Pentacles is patience and evaluation; together they indicate patience and reflection.
KEY: Phlegm, pondering. Vitality and patience; long-term success.
Inner firmness propels hard work for success, courage perfects skills with dedication that ends a passionate phase. Strength is courage and self-control, the Eight of Pentacles is hard work and dedication; together they suggest hard work and dedication.
KEY: Application, refinement. Success; determination that generates a new activity; passion that ends (8 of Pentacles ends a phase even in love).
Bravery achieves passionate realization and independence, courage creates a life of comfort and self-sufficiency with determination for economic success. Strength is courage and self-control, the Nine of Pentacles is independence and personal fulfillment; together they indicate realization and independence.
KEY: Autonomy, contentment. Economic success; determination and success in objectives; falling madly in love.
Inner firmness builds full success and legacy, courage establishes a solid and lasting foundation with determination for the future. Strength is courage and self-control, the Ten of Pentacles is legacy and stability; together they suggest success and legacy.
KEY: Inheritance, firmness. Willpower and fullness in life; success and stability.
Boldness explores new financial ventures with determination, courage initiates projects with growth potential and new proposals. Strength is courage and self-control, the Page of Pentacles is new financial opportunities and learning; together they indicate new financial or material ventures.
KEY: New businesses, growth. Determination leads to a new job; willpower generates new proposals.
Inner firmness acts with stable diligence and perseverance, courage seeks long-term goals with loving rewards and lasting vitality. Strength is courage and self-control, the Knight of Pentacles is persistence and diligence; together they suggest diligence and perseverance.
KEY: Application, tenacity. Offer of love; rewards; stable and lasting passion; stable vitality.
Bravery nurtures determined security and prosperity, courage creates a supportive and comfortable environment with success in the activities of a sensual woman. Strength is courage and self-control, the Queen of Pentacles is nurturing and security; together they indicate security and nurturing.
KEY: Sustenance, firmness. Determined and sensual woman; success in activities.
Inner firmness achieves invigorating power and material success, courage leads with confidence and strategic vision of a determined man. Strength is courage and self-control, the King of Pentacles is material success and leadership; together they suggest power and material success.
KEY: Command, financial success. Stable and invigorating passion; determined man.
Strength with Cups: Emotional Control with Loving Energy
Vital energy meets strong new emotional beginnings, inner courage opens the heart for passionate renewal and joy. Strength is courage and self-control, the Ace of Cups is new beginnings and love; together they indicate new emotional beginnings.
KEY: New beginnings, emotional renewal. Strong relationship; love and passion; vitality in love.
Inner firmness builds resilient passionate partnership and union, courage creates meaningful and harmonious connections with energy and tenacity. Strength is courage and self-control, the Two of Cups is partnerships and union; together they suggest partnership and union.
KEY: Union, concord. Passionate love; couple that endures; energy, feelings, tenacity; success in partnerships; vitality and reconciliation; passionate dating.
Boldness propels celebration and harmonious community, courage promotes mutual support and social involvement with vitality and joy. Strength is courage and self-control, the Three of Cups is celebration and social support; together they indicate celebration and community.
KEY: Festivity, collective aid. Harmony; a lover; marriage; vitality and joy.
Inner firmness seeks deserved emotional introspection and clarity, courage reflects on emotions despite passion that generates dissatisfaction and bad mood. Strength is courage and self-control, the Four of Cups is introspection and discontent; together they suggest introspection and emotional reevaluation.
KEY: Inner reflection, emotional lucidity. Deserved happiness; passion that generates dissatisfaction; willpower that generates bad mood.
Bravery overcomes wounded emotional losses and disillusionments, courage heals wounds and finds a new path despite deceptions. Strength is courage and self-control, the Five of Cups is loss and sadness; together they indicate overcoming emotional losses and disillusionments.
KEY: Overcoming, emotional healing. Passion that brings hurt; determination that generates deceptions.
Inner firmness revives nostalgia and successful reconciliation with old passions, courage deals with the past and finds peace with someone from the past. Strength is courage and self-control, the Six of Cups is nostalgia and reconciliation; together they suggest nostalgia and reconciliation.
KEY: Memories, reapproachment. Success in finding someone from the past; an old passion.
Boldness faces emotional choices and illusions with discernment, courage navigates confusing options despite weakness and indecision in passions and utopian dreams. Strength is courage and self-control, the Seven of Cups is choices and illusions; together they indicate emotional choices and illusions.
KEY: Options, emotional discernment. One must stop doubting; weakness and indecision; passions and illusions; determination and utopian dreams.
Inner firmness abandons sexually unsatisfactory emotional situations, courage moves forward leaving behind passions that bid farewell and overcoming old situations. Strength is courage and self-control, the Eight of Cups is abandonment and new directions; together they suggest the need to abandon unsatisfactory emotional situations.
KEY: Letting go, new paths. You may have a sexual relationship, but no more; passion that bids farewell; determination to overcome old situations.
Bravery achieves emotional fulfillment and successful satisfaction, courage creates a life full of joy and good passionate moments. Strength is courage and self-control, the Nine of Cups is realization and desires; together they indicate emotional fulfillment and satisfaction.
KEY: Contentment, success. Success; passion and good moments; willpower and satisfaction.
Inner firmness nurtures family happiness and harmony with strong attraction, courage maintains healthy and loving relationships with passion that converts into solid love. Strength is courage and self-control, the Ten of Cups is family happiness and harmony; together they suggest family happiness and harmony.
KEY: Family joy, domestic concord. Passion that converts into solid love; strong attraction.
Boldness inspires new passionate emotional beginnings and creativity, courage explores new experiences with a very passionate suitor who would say yes to any question. Strength is courage and self-control, the Page of Cups is new emotions and creativity; together they indicate new emotional beginnings and creativity.
KEY: New feelings, inventiveness. Very passionate suitor; to any question, it would be a yes.
Inner firmness acts emotionally seeking romantic and sexual dreams, courage pursues the desires of the heart of a sensual and determined man in conquest. Strength is courage and self-control, the Knight of Cups is romance and movement; together they suggest emotional action and the pursuit of yearnings.
KEY: Emotional action, search for yearnings. Sexuality and romanticism; sensual and determined man in conquest.
Bravery radiates compassion and intuition conquering the relationship, courage takes care of oneself and others with passion and sensitivity of a romantic and sensual woman. Strength is courage and self-control, the Queen of Cups is empathy and care; together they indicate compassion and intuition.
KEY: Empathy, perception. The relationship is conquered; romantic and sensual woman; passion and sensitivity.
Inner firmness leads emotionally with maturity and fiery loyalty, courage guides and supports others with wisdom in a fiery and loyal relationship. Strength is courage and self-control, the King of Cups is emotional control and wisdom; together they suggest emotional leadership and maturity.
KEY: Emotional command, wisdom. Fiery and loyal relationship.
Strength with Swords: Mental Strength and Brave Honesty
Indicates new intellectual beginnings, driven by inner strength. This combination suggests that you are using your courage and determination to seek truth and clarity in your thoughts and ideas.
KEY: New beginnings, intellectual clarity. A fight from which one emerges victorious. Determination and clarity in objectives.
Suggests the need to make difficult decisions, using inner strength to find balance and resolution. This combination indicates that you are using your courage and determination to face dilemmas and make informed decisions.
KEY: Decisions, resolution. Fear of a passion; disinterested help from sincere friends. Passion that generates conflicts.
Indicates emotional pain and betrayal, using inner strength to heal and overcome. This combination suggests that you are using your courage and determination to deal with hurts and find a path to emotional recovery.
KEY: Pain, emotional healing. Rejected passion. Willpower and a difficult decision.
Suggests rest and recovery, using inner strength to find peace and renewal. This combination indicates that you are using your courage and determination to temporarily withdraw and regain your strength and balance.
KEY: Rest, recovery. Lack of courage. Lack of passion.
Indicates conflict and tension, using inner strength to overcome and find resolution. This combination suggests that you are using your courage and determination to face confrontations and seek a fair and balanced solution.
KEY: Conflict, overcoming. Passion leads to jealousy or fighting; rancor.
Suggests transition and change, using inner strength to navigate new territories. This combination indicates that you are using your courage and determination to leave the past behind and move towards a more promising future.
KEY: Transition, change. Determination to travel.
Indicates strategy and precaution, using inner strength to avoid traps and deceptions. This combination suggests that you are using your courage and determination to plan carefully and protect yourself from unfavorable situations.
KEY: Strategy, precaution. We discover the truth about our relationship.
Suggests restriction and limitation, using inner strength to find a path to freedom. This combination indicates that you are using your courage and determination to overcome obstacles and find solutions to challenging situations.
KEY: Restriction, freedom. Retained courage. Passion that becomes a prison.
Indicates anxiety and worry, using inner strength to face fears and find peace. This combination suggests that you are using your courage and determination to deal with negative thoughts and seek mental tranquility.
KEY: Anxiety, peace. Feeling of crushing. Willpower threatened. Passion that generates worries.
Suggests the end of painful cycles, using inner strength to recover and start anew. This combination indicates that you are using your courage and determination to overcome difficult experiences and find a new beginning after suffering.
KEY: End of cycle, recovery. Passion that ends. Determination that ends.
Indicates curiosity and vigilance, using inner strength to seek the truth and defend your ideas. This combination suggests that you are using your courage and determination to explore new information and protect your interests.
KEY: Curiosity, vigilance. Passionate and somewhat dangerous relationship.
Suggests action and initiative, using inner strength to pursue objectives with determination. This combination indicates that you are using your courage and determination to act quickly and resolve issues decisively.
KEY: Action, initiative. Relationship that must be saved; Adventure...Determination and intolerance. Passion that generates hatred.
Indicates clarity and discernment, using inner strength to make rational and fair decisions. This combination suggests that you are using your courage and determination to analyze situations objectively and act wisely.
KEY: Clarity, discernment. A small gift. Cynical woman. Determination and coldness. Passion that cools.
Suggests intellectual leadership and authority, using inner strength to guide with logic and justice. This combination indicates that you are using your courage and determination to lead fairly and strategically, making well-informed decisions.
KEY: Leadership, authority. An unpleasant piece of news. Bad news from an employee. Determined and independent man. Dynamic passion but without romanticism.
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