subject: The Strength Card In Tarot [print this page] The focus is on challenging situations pertaining to business and finance, family matters, things that stemmed from the past, spiritual fortitude, rebeginnings, and results or reward for persistence and effort. You want positive results in business or love and to overcome the obstacles to the attainment of that goal. Adversity will evoke even greater effort on your part, enabling you to achieve results, succeed in overcoming opposition, and win others over to your point of view. You will not be ready to commit or become totally involved in a new relationship. This could be because of an emotional attachment to the past. An unexpected upset, challenge, or confrontation with another will arise. This could be concerning a financial matter, or it could be a run-in with the law. You are going to feel challenged by others who directly or indirectly oppose you or your ideas, and an encounter with a man (or woman) is going to leave a lasting impression on you. You will be involved with consciousness-raising books, studies, methods, or groups, and you will do your work or chores without argument or complaint. You will take several short trips or jaunts, and a friend or relative will be planning a trip.
This could also indicate a dispute over a traffic ticket or moving violation. You will be enmeshed in paperwork or working with philanthropic or self-help material, which will be complicated and time consuming, or you will be angry that the work you did was not acknowledged or appreciated. This will pass, however. Results may be slow in coming, but you will hold your own, get a lot accomplished, and summon up enough energy to do what it takes to get the job done, and in some way, you'll be recognized or rewarded for your efforts. You'll be contemplating a union or discussing marriage and will begin to see things in a more positive light. You will also make a decision to forgive and forget the past and to get on with the future and the now. You are going to be troubled by the past or something stemming from the past. You will be pleased by the recognition of spiritual assistance as it makes its presence known in your life and affairs. You will also enjoy your personal freedom and having the "space" to do what you want to do. You are going to get some unexpected news concerning your work (could be through a phone call) that will dispel some of your doubts, put a new slant on your work, or increase your earnings. There will be altercations stemming from an imagined slight or an unexpressed resentment. Your energy will be dynamic, and if there should be a problem, you will have the strength to overcome it. No physical disability or handicap will keep you down. Financial troubles will be handled effectively, or money that was held up, promised, or expected will arrive and all debts will be paid. In time, things will clear up, and your efforts will begin to show results. A friend from the past will return, causing a renewal of activity in the present or future.
This will be a very positive encounter. You will receive good news, praise, or recognition for your work and efforts, or a gift of money or flowers. You are going to mail a letter or card that concerns a new product (could be a warranty), or you will mail away for a license or membership. You will be troubled by the "seeming" lack of results in your affairs. You'll be disappointed in love, business, or spiritual matters that just seem to be stagnating. But this is only a temporary condition, and things will soon take a turn for the better. Restraints will come to an end, and positive changes in your business affairs in the form of recognition or promotion will at last come your way. You can also expect improved conditions in your finances and love life. A situation will arise with one who will exert a great deal of power or influence over you. You will be steadfast in your goals or intention and, if challenged, will take up the gauntlet and WIN. Nothing will defeat you. Put aside the notion that your prayers can only be answered by striving or personal effort, and if you pray, pray with conviction; don't be fearful. Things are going to come up that need to be cleared up once and for all.
Positive changes will bring a renewed feeling of power, accomplishment, or control. Someone from your past is going to call or arrive, or you will make a call on someone you haven't seen in a while. You will be grateful for spiritual help, intervention, or assistance. There are powerful spiritual forces at work and obstacles to your success will be overcome. You will be given the power to succeed. You will be fortunate in money matters and in resolving business or emotional dilemmas. You will overcome all obstacles, and nothing will keep you from advancing towards your goals because you will have the kind of inner fortitude that nothing can defeat.
