Tarot: The Strength (Rider-Waite) Wooden Puzzle (250 pieces) Fantasy Puzzles

Wooden puzzle from the "Tarot Cards" collection. We created this collection for tarot card fans to experience new experiences by assembling a picture of their favorite tarot card.

Card Description: The Strength tarot card is a powerful symbol of the Major Arcana, representing inner strength, courage, and the ability to control one's emotions and instincts. This card symbolizes the power of patience, compassion, and gentle control.

Appearance:

• Figure: The Strength card usually depicts a woman gently holding the jaws of a lion. The woman is often dressed in white, symbolizing purity, and sometimes wears a wreath of flowers, symbolizing natural beauty and connection to nature.
• Leo: The lion depicted in the card symbolizes raw emotions, instincts, and primal desires. The fact that the woman calmly controls the lion without force shows the power of inner strength, compassion, and gentle persuasion.
• Infinity Symbol: The infinity symbol (a lying figure eight) is often seen above a woman's head, representing the infinite potential for strength when wielded with wisdom and compassion. This symbol also connects the Strength card with the Magician card, as both cards emphasize the power of will and mastery.
• Background: The background of the card often features a peaceful landscape, sometimes with mountains in the distance. This landscape emphasizes the idea of harmony and balance, suggesting that true strength comes from calm and self-control, not aggression.

Symbolism:

• Inner Strength: The Strength card represents the ability to control one's inner impulses and emotions. It emphasizes that strength is not about overcoming the power of others, but about mastering oneself.
• Courage and Compassion: The card expresses the importance of courage and compassion in dealing with challenges. It shows that gentleness and understanding can be more powerful than the brute force.
• Control and Patience: A woman who is calm and in control of a lion represents the idea of patience and self-control. True strength is not in dominating others, but in the ability to control one's passions and reactions.

Interpretation:

• Upright: When the Strength card appears upright in a reading, it usually signifies the presence of inner strength, courage, and the ability to overcome difficulties gracefully and patiently. It suggests that the querent has the resilience needed to overcome obstacles with compassion and understanding, rather than force. The card encourages self-confidence and belief in one's ability to handle challenges.
• Reversed: When the Strength card is reversed, it can indicate a lack of confidence, self-doubt, or an inability to control emotions. It can indicate that the querent is struggling to find inner strength, or that they may be looking at a situation too aggressively rather than compassionately. The card reversed can also indicate feelings of vulnerability or a need to develop greater patience and self-control.

The Strength card reminds us that true strength lies not in physical might, but in a quiet strength of character, patience, and the ability to direct and control our instincts and emotions with compassion. It speaks of the power of love and gentle persuasion to control even the fiercest forces.

• Contents: 250 pieces.
• Puzzle size: 21 x 35 cm (8.2" x 13.7").
• Box size: 13.5 x 24.5 x 5.5 cm (5.3" x 9.6" x 2.17").
• Weight: 494 g (1.08 lbs) (approx.).
• Natural wood product.
• Handmade + laser cut.
• Exclusively designed puzzles, uniquely shaped pieces.
• Ecological paints are used.
• Fade-resistant and water-resistant image.
• Balanced for adults, but also suitable for children from 6 years old.
• A sturdy, decorated wooden box for putting together a puzzle.
• New, covered with film. Made in Lithuania.
• 100% authentic, original "Fantasy Puzzles" product.