This card belongs to the sign of Leo ruled by the Sun, thus being the most powerful of all the Zodiac cards. Represents the act of primeaval wedding, however with no striving to channel and direct the consequences thereof.
Strength designates energy of the primitive, creative order, entirely free of reason's criticism.
In interpretative reading it always stands for courage, strength, energy and effectiveness, however also resorting to magic and use of magical forces and power. Strength understands in itself control of situation, knowledge of intentions and spiritual and psychological abilities to overcome and subdue such. Means strength, spiritual in the first place, courage, even heroism, energy, firmness, conviction, however also limitations as a consequence. Depending on the surrounding cards, it tells that matter overpowers the spirit, or, more frequently, that spirit subdues the matter. This card may forecast acquaintance made under circumstances of great danger, or strength to endure regardless of how grave circumstances may be.