Temperance
"Both Sides Now"
One foot in the water, one foot on land. Temperance wants you to find the true nurturing that comes with balance. And yeah, maybe you are drinking too much. That could also be true. Was that awkward for me to say? Sorry about that, but as a psychic tarot reader I often have to name the elephant in the room. We all have our own form of “drink.” Mine is giving too much emotional attention to other people. That can do me in as bad as someone else’s Friday-night bender. So the real awkward question is —what are you doing too much of that is causing you suffering? Time to do less of that. Like NOW. Temperance is about balance and awareness. It’s about really learning who you are and starting to live by those values. It’s about making your rules and ditching everyone else’s trends. It’s to hell with social pressure. Your life is yours to live by or die by. Time to LIVE. This is a card of self-truth.
But it’s gentle. Temperance is here to help you BE KIND TO YOURSELF. Those nasty habits that are causing you suffering are not kind to you. And trying to beat them without help and support isn’t kind to you either. Temperance is here to help you help you help you. It’s okay to say “I need help.” “I can’t do this alone.” or “This is hard.”
Temperance is also asking you this: “What would your life be like without this unhealthy habit?” Answer: BETTER. A LOT, A WHOLE LOT BETTER. There’s no question about that. Temperance doesn’t mess around. This is the time to choose a better life—so you can have a better life.
That’s a lot to think about. So instead of writing a bunch more, I’m gonna give you some space to sit with this idea, maybe cry, and make a new promise to yourself. It’s time.