From the Anna K Tarot, Temperance; from the Meditation Cards, "Be Like Water:"
This is one of my favorite depictions of Temperance because it reminds me that each situation requires a slightly different balance of things. In one instance, a firmer, more assertive stance might be needed; in another, a more tender and kind response would most beneficial. A celebration might be time for less moderation while a health requirement might require discerning choices. Yet as the "Be Like Water" verse from the Tao Te Ching implies, some quiet and stillness might be needed to see clearly what would be appropriate:
Do you have the patience to wait
till your mud settles and the water is clear?
Can you remain unmoving
till the right action arises by itself?
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