TEMPERANCE

69.5 x 54.5 cm, drawn on an antique map, handmade paper, mixed media, natural pigments, acrylic & watercolor, 2025

Challenge, Balance, Harmony, Healing

In the background, a historical map of the Frankfurt am Main region (Willem and Joan Blaeu, 1640/1662) alludes to a place of exchange and connection. At the center stands a beer stein with a golden crown – both humorous and symbolic – addressing the themes of harmony, balance, and moderation.

The jug represents community, conviviality, and the right measure – too much or too little would disturb the equilibrium. The golden foam crown, adorned with the all-seeing eye and ears of grain, symbolizes divine order, abundance, and awareness. Dynamic red lines connect the visual elements, evoking the links between opposites – fire and water, spirit and matter, activity and stillness.

The number 14, the element of fire, the zodiac sign Sagittarius, and the planet Jupiter stand for growth, transformation, and balance. The rune Ehwaz refers to trust, transition, and harmony in motion.

This interpretation of “Temperance” emphasizes the power of inner balance. It calls for the avoidance of extremes, the unification of opposites, and the discovery of healing through conscious alignment and moderation.

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