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It’s the tarot’s version of a “Hold on, you’ve been scrolling for way too long” TikTok.

It’s true what everyone always says: Life is short, and we must make the most of every moment. But you know what else? Life is also very long! The 14th tarot card of the Major Arcana reminds us to exhibit patience and seek a sense of balance as we ride out this whirlwind called life.

This tarot card is your cosmic reminder that you can take all the time you need. We have been conditioned to move fast, to do the most, to strive higher, to manifest everything...and to do it all basically yesterday. Technology allows us to have access to just about anything our hearts desire instantly. Mix that up with an ever shortening collective attention span, and it feels like when something takes a nanosecond longer than we would like, it’s easy to lose hope, get frustrated, think it’s a complete failure, and give up entirely. Temperance says, “Wait a sec, bb, chill out. Good things come to those who wait.”

Balance, moderation, patience, avoid extremes

What’s the rush, honey? Take a pause and breathe so you can calm down and see clearly. Let’s save the dramatics and the intense desire to shake things up for another day, okay? The best way to resolve your current predicament and feel a delicious sense of harmony is by bringing both sides together. Find the sweet spot of compromise. What can you learn from someone else’s perspectives and experiences?

Remember that not everything is so black and white, my darling. Sit back and relax here in the grey zone as everything unfolds. You cannot force your next move, so just go with the flow and consider your options carefully. The name of this game is PATIENCE. You’re testing the waters before you make any major commitments. Sometimes the best path to get to your destination is the middle road.

Have you been overdoing it lately? This is a warning about excess, my love. It’s time to embrace everything in moderation. I’m not saying you can’t have any fun. I am just saying go a little easier with the indulgences. It’s time to cut back any unhealthy, destabilizing habits. Reign in the superfluous shopping sprees, the extra late-night rounds of cocktails (there’s a difference between three glasses of wine and three bottles), the extravagant dinners out (your wallet is hurting), as well as the endless doomscrolling on your phone (C’mon bb...we all know that no one is actually as happy as they portray themselves on their Instagram page!).

And yes, all this indulgence might feel good in the moment, but that moment is fleeting! Say no to hangovers, sugar rushes, and temporary dopamine spikes. This is an opportunity for physical reset, a mental health break, and a digital detox. Focus on people and situations that replenish your energy rather than draining it.