A temple invites worshipers into the serene space within. The Temple card suggests the comfort found in ritual and communion with the divine.
Upright Meaning
- Person. A devout person who performs frequent rituals to invoke divine favor.
- Creature or Trap. A temple guardian—perhaps a Celestial, Construct, or guardian naga.
- Place. A temple, shrine, or other place of worship.
- Treasure. A valuable ritual object, such as a candelabra or sacrificial knife, or a magic item linked to worship or divine magic (such as a Candle of Invocation).
- Situation. A situation best resolved by an appeal to divine power or spiritual authorities.
Reversed Meaning
- Person. A superstitious person who performs frequent rituals to ward off supernatural evil.
- Creature or Trap. A creature that bestows curses (such as a fomorian, rakshasa, or mummy).
- Place. An area where crime, vice, or other impious behaviors are widespread.
- Treasure. A treasure with superstitious meaning perhaps an amulet meant to ward off evil (such as a Scarab of Protection).
- Situation. A situation stemming from a superstitious fear of curses or bad luck.