Major Arcanum Temperance in Love
Temperance is a major arcanum and also card number 14 of the Tarot of Marseille. It can have several meanings depending on whether it is drawn upright (positive) or reversed (negative).
Tarot Ana goes further into the meaning of the love tarot cards by providing a detailed description of the card depending on whether you are single, in a relationship or in a love triangle.

You are Single: Meaning of Temperance in Love
Single, you draw the Temperance card in Love upright (positive meaning)
Key facts of drawing Temperance in Love upright for Singles:
- Emotional stability
- Meeting a new person
- Festive period
Meaning of drawing Temperance in Love upright for Singles:
This period of being single that you are currently experiencing suits you perfectly! You feel absolutely good right now, you don’t particularly feel like meeting people to find love, but simply living joyful moments with your loved ones.
You are piling up outings and leisure activities, you feel good in your mind and in your body. You go out to meet others to exchange with them and to help you find the balance you need.
Of course, you know the saying: “it’s when you’re not looking that you find…”. While your desires are not focused on love, you may nonetheless meet your soulmate during one of your many outings! That’s the icing on the cake!

As a single person, if you draw the Temperance card upright, it means that you want to make new acquaintances.
Single, you draw the Temperance card in Love reversed (negative meaning)
Key facts of drawing Temperance in Love reversed for Singles:
- Taking time for yourself
- Healing wounds from the past
- Toxic person
Meaning of drawing Temperance in Love reversed for Singles:
Dear single friend, it is still too early to meet someone. You still have unresolved inner conflicts. A time of reflection must be taken to understand and clearly express what you want for your future.
Changes are necessary but you must write them down in black and white. Your impatience to want to meet the great love has rather favoured mistakes such as bad encounters. You indeed tend not to know how to find your place in your relationships and, as a result, you often attract toxic people to you.
Do not act with impatience, settle down and clear the space around you. Your life is asking to be rebalanced because it generates constant stress within you. Relax and think of yourself…

As a single person, if you draw the Temperance card reversed, it means that you have an unbalanced life.
You are in a relationship: Meaning of Temperance in Love
In a relationship, you draw the Temperance card in Love upright (positive meaning)
Key facts of drawing Temperance in Love upright for Couples:
- New romantic projects
- Emotional stability
- It is perfection
Meaning of drawing Temperance in Love upright for Couples:
Your sweetheart and you are on the same wavelength. Trust and listening are two values that ensure the smooth running of your union.
Your couple is balanced, there are few conflicts with your partner, and despite everything, when there are some, you know how to quickly reconcile by taking each other’s arguments into account.
Communication stabilises your relationship. The atmosphere is calm, soothed. It is pleasant for you to live in this climate of trust and listening. You feel fulfilled. Harmony reigns within your home.
Moreover, you have great affinities with your partner and you are planning new projects together, in particular holidays in a calm and peaceful place. Rejoice, you have most certainly found your soulmate!

In a relationship, if you draw the Temperance card upright, it means that there will be harmonious exchanges.
In a relationship, you draw the Temperance card in Love reversed (negative meaning)
Key facts of drawing Temperance in Love reversed for Couples:
- Lack of dialogue
- Taking time for yourself
- Conflicts in the couple
Meaning of drawing Temperance in Love reversed for Couples:
Great tiredness can be felt. You need rest because these last few times have been complicated with your partner. Communication is difficult, you cannot find the right words to make yourself heard.
Your partner tends to have the upper hand, leaving you no choice but to give in when there is an argument. For the moment, the dialogue is broken, the exchanges are complicated. You let things slide, making one concession after another in favour of your partner.
This situation causes you intense tiredness and stress in abundance. Take the time to rest and to take care of yourself. If your disagreements continue, think about going to see a mediator who can help you see things more clearly.

In a relationship, if you draw the Temperance card reversed, it means that it is time for you to rest.
You are in a love triangle: Meaning of Temperance in Love
A love triangle means that there is another person standing between you and the person you are seeing.
In a love triangle, you draw the Temperance card in Love upright (positive meaning)
Key facts of drawing Temperance in Love upright for a love triangle:
- Emotional stability
- It is perfection
- Knowing how to welcome love
Meaning of drawing Temperance in Love upright for a love triangle:
You are evolving in a calm and serene relationship. There are few conflicts in your couple, and even if there are some, you easily manage to dialogue to solve the problems together. You show gentleness towards your partner.
He likes your sociable and temperate temperament. The balance of your relationship allows you to envision the future with serenity. Even if the period is complicated because of this third person who prevents you from openly living your relationship, you adapt perfectly to this situation.
You let yourself be carried along because you know that the main thing is to spend sincere moments with the person you like. You take the opportunity to organise a little weekend for two, far from the complications…

In a love triangle, if you draw the Temperance card upright, it means that you let yourself be carried away by love.
In a love triangle, you draw the Temperance card in Love reversed (negative meaning)
Key facts of drawing Temperance in Love reversed for a love triangle:
- Lack of dialogue
- Toxic person
- Aggressiveness and conflicts
Meaning of drawing Temperance in Love reversed for a love triangle:
Communication is difficult, the dialogue is either broken or conflictual. You can no longer find common ground with your partner. You tend to dwell on things, to be negative and to overthink regarding your situation.
The love triangle you are currently living makes you impatient. You would like things to go faster, and at the same time let yourself drift, even if you do not agree, thinking that time will sort out the situation. Frustration is at its peak.
A good argument would certainly help you to see things more clearly and to say clearly what does not please you to your partner. You indeed tend a little to be under his thumb, letting him dominate the situation. Take back your role! You also have your say!

In a love triangle, if you draw the Temperance card reversed, it means that you are going to take back your role.
Meaning of the 22 major arcana in Love
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