Guiding words/ideas:
Balance; focus; blending determination and peace; knowing the beast within; loving one’s own animal nature.
Channeled guidance:
The Lion depicted in the Strength card has many visual and energetic layers. The mane, a hairy halo, is composed of a beautiful stratum of colors, plants, and shapes. The face rests inside this mane, and the forelegs and body are tucked below. This lion is truly a physical embodiment of strength. They are calm, poised, and focused. Radiating out of their unseen core and visible in their eyes is a beautiful blend of steely determination and peace.
For humans, true strength is about balancing all of the parts of oneself. This can be incredibly challenging. One’s animal nature can, at times, get wildly out of balance and be destructive, impulsive, and hurtful. And yet there is also a desire for peace, tranquility, and ease. Spiritual and metaphysical components are also present, and these must be clear, focused, and grounded.
To find equilibrium in all of this, one needs to investigate and heal any damaged parts, in particular ones that will lash out and create harm to others and even oneself. This is a journey that is not as much about taming the beast as it is about knowing the beast that lives inside; knowing and loving one’s own animal nature. These strategies of attending to oneself can create true strength. A human with this depth of strength can be an incredible resource to themselves and others.
Plant and metal guidance:
Ferns (dark brown outer layer of mane): We are ancient beings, from a long lineage of strength and patience. We hope to transfer these qualities to the humans who need them.
Black walnut (dark brown outer layer of mane and ground): The strength of our magic lies in our ability to clear space and provide opportunities for recharging and resetting.
Goldenrod (light yellow inner layer of mane): Our tiny, golden blossoms create needed halos around fields and open spaces. Allow our energy to bring divine energy to your open spaces as well, to rest in you aura and to bring you light and hope.
Weld (golden yellow face, middle mane, legs and body): Our energy is dense, warm and saturated, bringing with it a feeling of solidity and calm.
Magical Nature Tarot 
