Tarot Cards of Health & Healing
STRENGTH
Strength can point to the physical, psychological or spiritual strength needed to endure a certain health problem. It also reflects the strength to confront the root cause of illness. For example, what are the causative factors to illness and their obstacles to any cure? Does your lifestyle need to be changed? What are you eating and drinking? Are you in a toxic relationship? Are you living in a toxic environment? If we choose to ignore fundamental issues that affect our health, then it might get worse, though if we courageously face our health issues, we are on the road to recovery.
TEMPERANCE
Temperance indicates improved health after a major health crisis. It can also indicate the need of a healer to aid recovery via a conventional or natural approach. The card requires a peaceful approach to health focussed on moderation and balance. Time to be gentle, don't go too hard and fast with anything, after all you've just been through a challenging period that must be rebalanced. Further healing is needed but recovery is near.
THE STAR
Indicating healing after a major health crisis, but where there is still a great degree of vulnerability. The woman stands naked and unprotected, symbolising susceptibility to a relapse or a deterioration of health. Great care must be taken whilst focussing on inner calm with mindfulness. Keeping a positive outlook and accepting where you’re with your health can be healing in itself.
5 OF PENTACLES
The 5 of Pentacles depicts poor health, vulnerability and social alienation. The two individuals are in the midst of a crisis, out on the street in the elements without any support. Health in this context can refer to holistic support from community, welfare services and institutions like the church or a charity. The two people in the card also have each other, indicating group support of people going through similar health problems.
4 OF SWORDS
The 4 of Wands symbolises a state of recovery or the need for rest and recuperation. The Swords generally relate to the mental health challenges through inner and outer psychological conflict. In the context of health, it may be important to let go of any issues that cloud the mind so that we can heal and regain strength. Rest allows us to regenerate and stillness grounds the body and spirit to promote healing and clarity.