Temperance represents how calm and patient you are as a person.
If the Temperance card is pulled upright, it means you are a very patient and calm person who is able to deal with great amounts of stress and anxiety. You have learned how to not allow certain situations to get to you. You remain calm in any circumstance. The Temperance card asks you to avoid extremity - in either direction - in these stressful and anxiety-ridden situations. This card may also mean you have a clear vision of the situation.
The Temperance card pulled reversed often means you're feeling anxious. You may look to other cards to see the source of this anxiety. You're lacking a clear, direct vision, and this is causing anxiety, or at least an imbalance in your life. The Temperance card may be used as a warning as well that if you take a certain path, it may lead to anxiety, stress, and a great imbalance in your life.
The Temperance card is telling you you're usually a very level-headed person, but to take heed when making important decisions.
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