In the tarot, the Force is radiated by a female character who with the power of gentleness and subtlety tames the devouring lion, the beast, the emblem of ardor and vehemence. The energy of the animal that is in us must not be suffocated, but rightly channeled and judiciously used in its immense power. What is vile, brutal, without being destroyed, must be enslaved and transformed, like lead by alchemists, into gold.
It symbolizes intelligence subduing brute force; high morality, discernment, defense of a just cause; loves, intense activity, new professional relationships, easy, unexpected victory; engagement, imminent wedding; will, determination, self-control, self-confidence, ambition, physical and moral stamina, pride, audacity.
Indicates difficulties overcome thanks to the challenge of risk, wishes fulfilled, extroversion, generosity, frankness and fidelity; calls for distrust of the powerful and to act individually; speculations, games of chance, pleasures, shows, holidays.
This arcanum is linked to the fire element, to drought, to fires, to the south; symbolizes gold, money, castles; refers to righteous and intrepid people, leaders, bosses, executives, actors, celebrities, men and women between thirty and forty; promises children and the help of an influential woman. It is connected to Sunday, the month of August, the element of fire, the planets Mars and the Sun, the zodiac signs of Aries and Leo.
Negative: the Force announces wounds, obstacles, vain passions, excessive impulsivity, cruelty, selfishness, intransigence, abuse of power; tyranny, violence; worries, dismissal, impotence, weakness, lack of faith, diseases of the heart, eyes and spine. It symbolizes an angry or boastful individual.
The advice of the arcane
Act alone and forcefully. Be wary of the protection of the powerful.
Pairings
- Overthrown next to the Empress - a problematic pregnancy.
- At the Emperor's: a professional offer that demands precision; need to team up to achieve the goal.
- Close to Lovers: a happy choice, declaration of love.
- Combined with the Chariot: lively, impulsive, impatient character.
- At the Justice: legal dispute.
- Accompanied by the Hermit: longevity.
- Combined with the Hanged Man: perfection, ability to dominate.
- Opposed to Death: hard battle to bend events to your will.
- At the Devil: magical powers, black magic, passion, weakness, quarrels.
- Next to the Tower - useless efforts, exhaustion, energy expenditure.
- Followed by the Moon and the Magician: occult forces, magic.
- At the Fool: Victory and fortune achieved through a bold attitude.
- Near a Cups card: beware of too risky an undertaking.
- At an even Cups card: energy, tenacity of feelings.
- Accompanied by any arcanum of Sticks: concrete and decisive action; intense work activity.
- Near a blade of Pentacles: economic power, guarantee.
- At any blade of Swords: decisive attack, obstacles overcome.
