Description:

TEMPERANCE is the patriarchal rendition of ALCHEMY. The angel symbol has been retained, as is displayed by the huge wings. But now TEMPERANCE is decidedly a female who wings the sky, rather than deign to let her feet touch the earth. She withholds the elixir of life, pouring it between two pitchers. Following restrictive man-made laws, she temperately measures out whatever meager quantity she considers ample. There is little sign of abundance here.

Interpreted use:

The more you give, the more you shall receive. Wishing for what you want from life is only half of the game.

Reversed (card received upside down):

Repression, selfishness and isolation. An unused well quickly dries up.