Arcanos Mayores Flashcards

Question

2 The High Priestess revés

Answer 1

General: You may be finding it difficult to “hear” what your intuition is telling you. If that’s the case, it’s a clear signal to quiet down, spend some time in meditation, and spend some time alone. Try different approaches, including journaling, or even yoga or walking meditations. The information you seek is there. Trust yourself and your instincts. Work: When the High Priestess appears in reverse with regard to work questions, you may be very confused about what is happening in your working life. If it’s possible to do so, don’t hesitate to ask your supervisors or co-workers for clarity about what is happening. On the other hand your instincts may be telling you to “lay low.” If that’s the case, follow your intuition. Things will become clearer later. Love: Even with this card in reversal, there is a strong likelihood that others are finding you much more attractive than usual. Don’t ignore this, if you are looking for love! On the other hand, with the High Priestess in reversal, you may be finding it difficult to understand where others are coming from with regard to love and romance. If you’re not sure, ask. Don’t jump to conclusions. Finances: A group of people or a particular person may not be being completely honest with you in regard to finances. Be very careful what you sign when this card appears in reverse. Do not hesitate to get more information and advice when it comes to large transactions that you may be considering. When the High Priestess appears in reverse, you can be sure that all is not as it appears on the surface. Health: When the High Priestess appears in connection with a health question, it’s important to realize that you may not yet have all the information you need, and that you shouldn’t necessarily accept without question the first opinion you are given. If you are under treatment for a physical problem, it makes sense to get a second opinion now. Trust your instincts, but of course, follow medical advice that you are given. If you feel something is not right with your physical being, keep seeking help until you are given some. You may need to see a different health care practitioner. Trust yourself. Support your good health as best you can with a proper diet, sufficient exercise, and vitamins/minerals. Spirituality: When the High Priestess appears in reverse, it can be telling you that spirit has been sending you messages – both in your waking and sleeping life – which you may have overlook. Consider any synchronicities or odd occurrences that have happened lately, or very vivid dreams that have stuck with you. What might they be telling you? Give yourself some time and space to meditate and you may well find that you’ll understand the message.

Answer 2

General: You may have the mistaken idea at your deepest levels that you are not very attractive. If you are feeling this way, give the matter some thought and recheck. You have things to offer on every level – give yourself some credit. The Empress reversed suggests that you need to get more in touch with the love and happiness that flows within you. Meditate. Work: When this card comes up in reverse in relation to a work question, it says that your work is well appreciated and well-received, but that you may not be aware of this. Realize that others in your work environment trust you and trust your work. Return the favor where it is warranted. Love: When the Empress appears in a love-related reading, you could suddenly find yourself being pursued by several prospective lovers. If you are in a committed relationship, this card reminds you even when reversed to pay particular attention to your intuition about the relationship. Again, the message of the Empress is to trust your instincts and your intuition, and follow your heart. If you do not you will one day regret it. Finances: There are times in life where you really don’t have to understand the mechanics of how some things work, you merely have to have the proper spiritual understanding about them. This is one of those times. When this card appears in reverse in the context of a reading about finances, pay attention to your prosperity consciousness. Trust the universe to meet your needs. Know that this is an abundant universe. Then do your part; that’s all you have to do. “Crunching the numbers” is only going to give you part of the picture now. Health: When it comes to your health, the reversed Empress often indicates that your subconscious has messages for you which you aren’t hearing yet. Get quiet and listen. Sometimes health-oriented information can come to you in what seems to be really bizarre ways, for instance, a neighbor may for some reason start speaking to you about someone who was “allergic to ketchup, yet really liked it…” Look for clues both inside and outside yourself for ways in which you can do a better job of supporting your health. Spirituality: When the Empress appears in reversal regarding questions of spirituality, this indicates that women have a lot to offer you now. Pay particular attention to what the women in your life have to say and their thoughts on spirituality; seek out female authors if you’re looking for inspiration. Feminine energy will benefit you now, regardless of your own gender.

Answer 3

General: When you draw the Emperor in reverse, an older man, likely to be dark-haired, may be rubbing you the wrong way now. Try to look beyond his exterior and consider what it is that he may have to offer you that can be of use. Don’t get too irritated if he is trying to tell you what you “should” do; take the parts of his advice which are useful and ignore the rest. Work: The reversed Emperor can indicate that you are not much in the mood for structured, formal work right now. However, obviously, you may not have a choice. Do the best you can to exhibit the structure and order that your job requires of you, but make sure to give yourself at least little mini-breaks to help yourself cope, if necessary. Love: Organization or lack thereof can become an issue when the reversed Emperor shows in a reading. If you consider yourself to be an orderly, methodical person, you may have fallen for someone who is not (or that could be about to happen.) Consider where or how compromises can be made. If you don’t the relationship has next to no chance of working. Finances: If you struggle with finances and you have drawn the Emperor reversed, you may well need to seek outside assistance. Look for someone who is good at logic, order, and being methodical in terms of setting up budgets, dealing with taxes and cash flow, and so on. You cannot afford to take a haphazard approach when this card appears in this context. Health: Again this card in reverse points to a need to get outside advice and to be logical, methodical, and orderly about how you are managing your body and your health. Increased self-discipline may be helpful. If you are struggling with a health issue, insights may come if you take the time to write down your symptoms, track them, and then see if anything in your life corresponds with how you are feeling. Spirituality: When the Emperor appears in reverse, it can be a signal that a helpful spiritual advisor, (likely to be male and older than the querent) is nearby. One must be cautious when accepting spiritual advice from a “guru.” No human being is perfect, and it’s important that you listen to your own thoughts and intuition no matter what others say about a guru or teacher who is in, or who will be coming into your life. Learn from this teacher, but do not discard yourself in the process.

Answer 4

General: The reversed Hierophant can indicate that others don’t really understand where you are coming from or why you think a certain course of action is the right one. It is not always necessary that your nearest and dearest “get it” or agree, once you have made a solid decision. Work: Although you may be surrounded by and/or receiving advice from some very solid, and helpful, and savvy mentor(s), when the Hierophant appears reversed you may need to agree to disagree with at least one of them on at least one point. To thine own self be true. That is crucial now. Love: When the reversed Hierophant appears, you may be getting weary of the same-old same-old in relationships and may have a longing to step outside of your usual and accepted roles and routines. Honor that, but tread lightly, if so. The Hierophant has a relationship to the traditional and established way of doing things. Push too far too fast and you could well alienate (or even lose) your relationship! So caution is needed. Finances: As with the upright meaning of this card, this is a time to play by the rules and to use down-to-earth, normal, traditional ways to handle your money. Gambling is not likely to pay off now in any form. Seek the advice of bankers and professional money managers and/or people with more experience dealing with money than you have. This is a good time for investments, provided they are conservative and stable. This is not a good time for taking chances with money or going for "unusual" stocks, bonds, etc. Health: You may need to make some changes to your typical health regime. It’s good to have rituals and positive habits when this card appears, it is not, however, good to be completely inflexible. If you have a long-standing health challenge which has not seemed to get any better, this is a good time to perhaps seek a second opinion or try a more esoteric healing method—anything from massage to careful attention to diet and substance intake may make a big difference now. Spirituality: As with the upright Hierophant, the indication here is that you are or ought to be very much concerned with spirituality now (even if you don't have anything approximating a "traditional" religious belief. You will benefit from making a point to take regular time, even if you don't attend a "traditional" house of worship - to quiet yourself and allow your spirit some space to expand. What matters here is the regularity of it - whether it's daily, weekly; whatever you can make time for. You will see changes in your life and outlook as a result of making this effort. If you haven’t the faintest idea of where or how to begin, reach out to others, read, experiment with different approaches.

Answer 5

General: When this card appears in reverse, it’s very likely that you are feeling ambivalent about a relationship or situation in your life. You must pay attention to what your gut is telling you and to try to analyze and get clear about what this is and why. Your feelings and emotions are there for a reason. Don’t ignore them Work: When this card appears in reverse, you may be finding yourself feeling a powerful attraction to someone that you work with. This is not a bad thing, however the reversal does indicate that you should be more than usually cautious with mixing business and pleasure. Be sure that you know what you’re getting into. Could you lose your job as a result? Can you afford that? Don’t be arrogant, and think through the worst case scenarios before you leap. Love: Even in reversal this card is an excellent omen for your lovelife in coming days. The reversal in this context simply slightly weakens the overall very positive energies for love coming for you, and it may indicate a slight delay in how soon you will be feeling much better about your love life in general. Still, think positively. This is a great time to get out and meet people. Finances: When the love card appears in reverse, it can indicate that you are paying far too much attention to your love life and far too little attention to other important things, including friendships, finances, and the rest of your personal life. If you need help, ask for it. Letting finances get out of control is a mistake no matter what else is going on in your life. Don’t lose sight of the things that you must attend to, no matter how much you feel that you are “walking on air.” Health: If you are struggling with your health now, the appearance of the lovers card in reverse can indicate that your own care and concern for yourself and your body is critical now. Try to find it in yourself to love your body, even if it hurts you, even if it has “let you down.” It still has served you in many positive ways and likely still does. If you need help and support for this process reach out. Your self esteem and self care is paramount now. Spirituality:The appearance of the lovers card in reversal when related to questions of spirituality can indicate that if you are not careful, you may find yourself “falling in love” with someone who is meant to be a teacher, pastor, or instructor. Try to be circumspect about such feelings if they should arise. Sometimes love in such contexts can actually interfere with and prevent learning from your teacher all that they have to offer. If a teacher or mentor is claiming to be in love with you, think long and carefully before embarking on a relationship with such a person. They could be abusing a position of trust. Caution is needed here.

Answer 6

General: The reversed Chariot can indicate that you need to take a hard look at where you are going and why. Don’t allow yourself to engage in movement just for the sake of movement. Purpose and direction is important at times. Work: The reversed Chariot may well point to a tendency to push “too far, too fast.” Yes, your ideas are good, and yes, you are right to be enthusiastic about them. However you cannot expect others to be at the same speed as you are. Be circumspect, and try to frame your messages in a variety of ways so that others can “hear you.” Love: When the reversed Chariot appears, you may have come to the conclusion that you have met someone very special and that you need to push hard to get into this relationship… or vice versa, you are feeling as though you probably need to get out of one. In reversal, there’s a signal here that you should temper either impulse, especially that of pursuing a new relationship too enthusiastically. There’s a reason why they say “good things come to those who wait.” Don’t be afraid to wait! Finances: You may be feeling a great deal of energy toward getting things accomplished and improving your financial lot in life. There is nothing wrong with this, however receiving this card in reversal can indicate a need to slow down and solicit at least one or two more opinions about your planned course of action. Remember the iron-clad rule: if something seems too good to be true, it IS too good to be true. Be prudent. Health: You may be all fired up and ready to move forward in taking steps to improve your health. That’s a good thing, but don’t get so carried away with speed and exercising too much so that you create a counter-productive situation. You can’t and shouldn’t go from zero to 120 miles per hour overnight – you’d risk injury or at the least starting something you won’t finish. Improve your fitness gradually. Spirituality: When you receive the chariot in reverse in the context of spirituality, you may have the feeling that you have finally found some spiritual answers that you have long been searching for. There is doubtless some truth to this; however when the card is in reverse, there is a slight warning implied here; by all means explore the new-found spiritual understanding, however, think ten or twelve times before entrusting your entire spiritual being to someone else or to an organization. Trust yourself, first.

Answer 7

General: When Strength appears in reverse, it’s an important indicator that you have a lot to be grateful for and that you should make a point in the very near future to count your blessings. Yes, everyone wishes for more than they have - more health, more friends, more money, more… whatever. Appreciating what you currently have in hand is key to opening ourselves up for more. Work: Before you can expect the people you work with to be crystal clear on what your talents and skills are, it’s obvious that YOU must be clear first. What are you best at? What gets you moving? These should give you some insights into where your strengths lie. Once you are clear, this is a good time to make sure that those in a position to hire you (or to keep you employed, or to give you a raise) are aware of them as well. Take things one step at a time, you are already doing well when this card appears, there is no need to push too far too fast. Love: The reversed meaning of the Strength card in the context of love and romance is basically the same as its upright meaning. In general, love should be going very well - if you're committed, this is very likely to be a strong relationship that is mutually supportive and beneficial. If you're looking for someone, this is a much better-than-average time to meet people. You should be in a self-confident phase, so get out and mingle. You might be very pleasantly surprised by how things work out. The only caveat with the reversal is that you should be a little careful as to make sure you’re not over-estimating the strength of a love relationship; e.g. don’t push the boundaries too hard or you could end up unpleasantly surprised. Finances: In general money should be flowing well for you now, even with the card appearing in reversal; still, don’t push the boundaries too far. Don’t assume that current prosperity well necessarily continue forever. This is not a great time to gamble much, or to borrow to finance anything other than literal needs. Health: You are likely to be feeling pretty good when this card appears, even in reversal. This is a great time to correct bad habits if you need to do so in order to protect your health; the caution is not to try to do so too quickly or too forcefully. Slow and steady wins the race. Starting with small goals like a daily short, vigorous workout could very well lead you to where you want to be. You don’t have to necessarily force yourself to stop bad habit such as smoking cold turkey; this tactic is likely to backfire. Spirituality: The reversed Strength card does not mean that you are weak or weak spiritually; on the contrary, it is a reminder that you have strength within you that likely goes far beyond what you would tend to imagine. If you have difficulty seeing and sensing that about yourself and your life, spend some time in nature. Find a natural thing that you find awe-inspiring, whether that’s a beautiful vista, a waterfall, or an old tree. Then remember that the strength and beauty in that scene or object is an integral part of who and what you are as well. Keep getting in touch with your strength.

Answer 8

General: There is nothing wrong with having a need for some time alone - don't be afraid to take it. Problems can arise, however, when one spends too much time alone or is too fearful of being around other people or being vulnerable to them. Life is about vulnerability. Work: You are likely to finally get to the bottom of some work issues which have been troubling you and/or which have been unclear. Don’t hesitate to ask questions not only of yourself but also of other people to understand more about the way things are going at work - and the way they should be going. Remain conscious of the fact that if there are current issues at work that are troublesome, that you may in some way be contributing to them. Love: When the Hermit shows in reverse, it still indicates that it's possible that a romance from your past will be re-kindled. You should ask yourself whether that is really what you want? If you are thinking that you want nothing more than a romantic relationship; look at your behavior. Does it align with that analysis? Are you making a point to meet people, to reach out, to make yourself available for a relationship? When the card appears in reverse and you are already in a committed relationship, it’s important that you make a point to spend time, energy and attention on each other, no matter how busy you are. Finances: When the Hermit appears in reverse, it’s a particularly good time to seek good advice and good analysis on your financial endeavors. This is not a safe time to “fly blind” and just assume that everything will work out in the end. If you don’t understand where your money comes from and where it is going (or how to invest, and so on) this is an excellent and important time to educate yourself. Health: When the hermit appears in reversal, your current health practices may no longer be working for you and/or you may need to develop some healthier habits. This is an excellent time to consider even very small steps which you could be taking to improve your health. Rome wasn’t built in a day and most important health changes – lasting changes – don’t usually happen overnight either. Take one step at a time. Spirituality: When the hermit appears in reverse, you may have been going too much “on your own” for your spiritual benefit. Yes, personal and private contemplation is important, however, fellowship with like-minded people is also important. Reach out. You will be glad that you did.

Answer 9

General: When reversed, the changes which the Wheel of Fortune point to may not be as obvious or marked as in it’s upright version, still, change is coming. This card always reminds us that "this too shall pass." Whether that's good times or bad times, it passes. This is an important time to think positively and to expect the best. Do not assume that any change cropping up now is permanent. Work: With the Wheel in reverse, there is still a slim chance that you will decide to leave your job if you are currently working, even if it's a good job, because your heart is no longer in it. Give some thought to what it is that you dream of doing, lift your head above the day to day grind, when this card appears. Even in reverse, the wheel tells you that you may be nearing time for a change, work-wise; and perhaps a very big one. Love: When the wheel appears in reversal, it is slightly less likely that you may find yourself coming to the conclusion that a long-term relationship may no longer suit your needs. At minimum, you need to do some sober evaluation about how you love life is working and how you are feeling about relationship(s), and then if there is one you want to keep, you may decide that you will need to take action to make sure that it makes it. Communication is key now. As with the upright meaning of this card, if you're looking for a relationship, first get very, very clear on exactly "who" you are looking for, then make sure that you are putting yourself in situations where it is possible/likely that you will meet people. Finances: When reversed, the Wheel of Fortune is still generally a good omen for anyone who has been having a rough time for a while financially. It means that your circumstances are likely to improve at least a bit in the near future. However, if you have had a long prosperous period, consider the opposite possibility, that your income may drop a little. If that's the case, be sure you are prepared for the proverbial "rainy day." In the long run, of course, it all evens out. Health: The wheel reminds us even in reversal that resisting change can be bad for your health. That does not mean you should just accept everything that is dished out, but it does mean that you need to “pick your battles.” Do whatever it takes to keep your stress level under control. When in doubt, go back to the basics; proper nutrition, proper rest and proper exercise will help you feel a lot better and deal with any challenges. Spirituality: The wheel in reversal states that we are almost never a truly blameless "victim" in a situation when we are adults. Consider whether and how you may have contributed to where you currently find yourself, accept whatever your fair share of responsibility is for the situation you are currently facing, be accountable to yourself if to no one else, and then let it go. Sometimes things do "just happen," if that is the case - rest assured you are by no means alone in that experience, and reach out for support. The support you need is truly always available. Do not allow yourself to wallow in feelings of being cheated or robbed. Life is not fair. It never has been. But life is constantly changing. Go with the flow and your spirit and sense of joy will deepen and you will be calmer.

Answer 10

General: In reverse, this card can mean that you are feeling currently as though something happening in your life is particularly unjust. You may well be correct. However, there may not be a great deal that you can do about it, and if there is not, it will be important to accept reality and not chafe too much. Work: When Justice comes up in reverse in the context of a work question, you may indeed be being treated unfairly in your workplace. However, there may not be a great deal which you can do to change this in the short term. Think critically and logically about what is happening and do not allow emotion to make you “cut off your nose to spite your face.” Even when reversed, this card carries the warning that you need to be sure that your work/life balance is where it needs to be. Too much emphasis on either aspect of life throws the other into imbalance. Seek the best advice you can find before making any major changes with regard to your working life. Yes, things may be unjust. However the solution may be of longer term than simply leaving or creating a confrontation about it. Slow down. Love: When you draw Justice in reverse, in the context of a love relationship, it can be very important that you look carefully at exactly what you are bringing about in this relationship. You may feel that you have been treated unfairly when this card appears (and this may be the case,) however it’s important to bear in mind that such things rarely come about in a vacuum. How might you have contributed to the current situation or current difficulties, if you are currently in a relationship? When you draw this card in reverse and you are looking for love, know that although you may feel as though you are ready for a long-term, loving relationship, that there may be ways in which you are standing in your own way to prevent love from coming to you. For example, if you are too eager to make changes to your own life, in order to “fit” with a partner, you may in fact need to develop stronger boundaries and a stronger sense of self before a true, loving, long term relationship will come about for you. Meditation on these matters can be helpful now. Finances: With Justice in reverse showing, this is unlikely to be a good time for gambling. Be cautious and prudent with your money, and see to it that particularly with cash, you are careful where you put it and who has access to it. If you are waiting on an answer to financial issues and questions that must come from someone else/an institution, unfortunately you my have to wait a while longer. Try to be patient. Health: Even when Justice is drawn in reversal, in the context of health, we are reminded that it is important to "stay in the moment" and to pay attention to how we are endeavoring to keep a sense of balance in our lives. Moderation is not just for monks, it's an important part of living a sensible and healthy life. This is a good and an important time to seek advice from more experienced people and different healers if you are having health difficulties. Spirituality: Regardless of what is going on in your life and even if you feel that you have been absolutely unfairly treated, this is a time to work on being centered and grounded. Your anger and sense of maltreatment are not going to help you. If you are really having a tough time dealing with what life has challenged you with now, you may find the writings of the current Dalai Lama very helpful and inspirational. Increase your compassion, for yourself, and for the world. You are not being singled out for torment.

Answer 11

General: When the Hanged Man shows in reverse, it’s possible that the time has come to let go of an outdated attitude, situation, or friendship. Think things through first, of course, but be aware that a sensible sacrifice made now of something that no longer works for you will open up your life to something even more positive than what you “let go of.” In reversal, this card particularly encourages you to not fight change. Work: If things are not going well at work when this card appears, it’s important that you resist the temptation to blame everything and everyone besides yourself. At the same time it’s important that you don’t blame yourself for everything and paralyze yourself from being able to move forward. You may need to ultimately change something major about your current work; give some thought to what your “ideal” situation may look like. Love: Again, when it comes to the Hanged Man in reverse, the theme is generally (and more emphatically) one of letting go. You may need to “let go” of a vision of a particular kind of relationship or a relationship with a certain person as being “the only way that you can be happy.” If you’re in a long-term relationship, it too may well be at a crossroads. There’s no need to freak out if the latter is the case, just take some time to think about some subtle cues which you may have been getting. Don’t ignore them. Finances: When the Hanged Man is reversed, you may be unsure about what to do with regard to your financial situation. One of the most important things to realize now is that you are NOT alone and you don’t have to try to do everything on your own. Don’t hesitate to reach out for help if you need it. At the same time, as with the upright meaning, If things are tight financially, (yet you still have some resources remaining) this is an important time to “open up the flow” of prosperity by giving away some of what you have, even if all you have is a piece of bread. If that’s the case, know that there is someone nearby who would probably give their right arm to share that piece of bread with you. Find them, and share it. Something as simple as this may start the wheels turning to bring your “prosperity” into better times. We are all in this life together. Health: When this card appears in reverse and you’ve not been feeling well,this can be a very important time to consider some radical changes in your habits to see how it affects your health and if it improves it. (With your medical practitioner’s blessing, of course.) For example, many people have found that their health improves markedly when they completely stop any intake of dairy food or meat or nightshade vegetables. You may change your mind radically about something that you think is wrong with you physically. As with the upright meaning, if you are not feeling well, give it some deep thought, do some research. It’s possible that something you thought you understood could best be treated in another way. Listen to your body and what it’s telling you, and consider the potential spiritual relationship to any physical symptoms. Spirituality: When this card appears in reverse in relation to spirituality, old messages we received as children can be coming back to haunt us. This is especially true for those raised in fundamentalist or evangelical religions. Examine your long-held beliefs and see if they withstand the light of day. Ideally spirituality is a process and a growth. Concepts that were complete enough when you were twelve years old may not be so complete today. Don’t hesitate to reach out and study with others- consider their spiritual points of view and see what rings true for you.

Answer 12

General: When Death appears in reverse, it often indicates that the changes that are likely to be coming in the querent’s life are of a less intense nature than the changes indicated by the upright card. Again, it bears repeating that the energy of this time is not just change or destruction; it is change or destruction followed by renewal. Almost without exception in life, when one door may closes, another is opening. Will you have the courage to step through? Work: You may be dealing with a quiet undercurrent of dissatisfaction in your working life. When this card appears in reverse, it does not mean that you should just ignore these feelings, it means you should give serious consideration to exactly what you are feeling, and why, and what you can do about it. Do not attempt to put all of the blame on others. As with the upright meaning in this context, you may benefit most from a complete change of field. If you are interested in doing so, make the leap, and know that you can do it. Love: As with the upright meaning of this card, if you are clinging to a relationship that you are deeply unhappy in because you don’t want to let go of the familiar, or because you hate to be alone, you are doing neither yourself or your partner any favors. However, when the card is in reverse, the problems are likely to be LESS major than they would be if the card was showing upright. Regardless, if you are in a difficult relationship now, it may be helpful to have a frank and honest discussion about the problem(s) you have with the relationship, and if they can’t or won’t make a change (or you can’t or won’t,) then perhaps it’s time to let it go. If you can be brave and take the chance of leaving the security of this relationship, you can find one that works much better. But first, you have to face the problem, and try to fix it. Not all relationships are fixable. Don’t beat your head against a wall for very long. You’ll know when it’s “long enough.” If you are single and looking for love now, there may need to be a transformation in how you see yourself/an increase in your self esteem in order for love to come to you. Give it some thought. Finances: There may be some changes looming in your financial situation when this card appears. Don’t be fearful, just be very prudent about how, when, and where you make use of your resources. If there is a downturn in your finances, know that it is unlikely to last forever. Do your part, and all will be well. Don’t expect windfalls out of thin air. Health: When this card is in reverse in a reading looking at health issues, it’s important to keep your stress level manageable in order to stay in good health now. If you are experiencing some health issues which you generally try to treat yourself, the time may be coming soon when you’ll need to see a medical practitioner. Do not hesitate. The problems are unlikely to be major and you may find yourself wondering something like “why didn’t I do this a long time ago?” Spirituality: Any time this card appears in any configuration or context, it is particularly important to cultivate a positive attitude. Even if you are in the midst of a deep depression, know that this too shall pass. It will pass more quickly and less painfully if you allow yourself to reach out for help. Don’t fight change. Allow yourself to feel what you feel, but don’t wallow in pain or sorrow; if you need help pulling yourself away from any pain or loss that you are suffering, reach out. We were not sent to this world to suffer endlessly. Even when it seems we have nothing but our bodies, there are always steps we can take. Take your steps, and help others to take theirs. You have more to offer to the world than you realize.

Answer 13

General: Even when reversed, all your relationships are likely to be going quite well, generally speaking. You may have been receiving (and possibly ignoring) some constructive criticism which actually could be quite helpful to you. Look at your deeper personal “issues” and see if or how these are standing in your way - and if they are, how to work through them and integrate them. The idea now is to do what it takes to find balance - in yourself, in your relationships, and with your goals and aspirations. If you need help to do this, ask for it! Work: Especially when this card appears in reversal, this is not a time to be a lone wolf . You need to be seen as a team player and you need to work well with others, even if your work is almost without exception performed as an individual. No matter what things look like on the surface now, know that your accomplishments will not be overlooked. Love: When Temperance appears reversed, it is important to look at how you – and your relationships – are or are not in balance. It’s a good time to consider what others are bringing to your life, and vice versa. You may feel that you are giving 300% to a relationship while your partner is not even giving 100%; but be aware that your partner may see things the other way around! If you are looking for love, and Temperance reversed appears, you may well be trying too hard and thus alienating people. Be secure in yourself as an individual, first. A lover will not and cannot “complete you.” Finances: When Temperance is reversed, there is still most likely to be a good balance between what is going out and what is coming in money-wise. However, you must not simply sit back and expect the world to suddenly pay you what you are worth and what you deserve. Have the courage to ask for what you need and your money flow will increase. Health: Even reversed, this card reminds us that balance and moderation is key to a healthy, fulfilling life. We must consider whether we are eating well, sleeping well, playing and working enough and/or getting enough exercise? If you have health challenges when this card appears, something almost certainly is out of balance in these areas. It’s time to consider what this might be and make a change. Spirituality: With reversed Temperance, the indication is that you may benefit immensely by seeking partners as you’re on your path toward spiritual growth. This doesn’t necessarily mean that you need to regularly attend a church of your choosing, but this is one way to meet this need. Whether it is in person, through reading spiritually oriented books, or in other ways, it’s important that you constantly are renewing your spiritual “well.” Don’t try to fill it all on your own. Make time for relaxation.

Answer 14

General: When the Devil is reversed, it’s a hint to look deeper at a situation, and not necessarily to “go with” the surface appearance. Things may not be nearly as bad as they seem. Especially when reversed we are reminded to stay clear on the fact that life can turn on a dime, and sometimes those “turns” are very positive. You may be feeling as though you are out of control right now, even when this card appears in reverse. The first step is always to take some deep breaths and calm down. And then, it will be helpful to take action, take whatever steps you can to give yourself the feeling, however slight, of “being in control.” Even if that is merely making a choice on what you are going to have for dinner. Small steps are important, too. Do not look on this as a negative card, particularly when it comes up in reversal. Work: This is an important time to realize when you draw the devil reversed that any job that claims to be “permanent” and secure in this day and age is unfortunately unlikely to be so secure forever. This does not have to be a bad thing, information and knowledge is power; and knowing that you have options is a far more powerful mental place to “be” than feeling like you must stay in a situation forever because you think it is secure and protective. Far too many people in recent years have seen the benefits etc., and promised pensions be taken away at the stroke of a judges’ pen. Yes, you must do your own part, but security comes from within, not from out there in the world. If you are in an unhappy job situation which you are enduring because of the “security,” stay aware that this is a choice that you are making, nothing has been foisted upon you. If you don’t feel the trade-off is worth your unhappiness, start putting out feelers and giving thought to what you can do to change the situation. You are not trapped unless you allow yourself to be trapped. There are always, always options of one sort or another. Love: The Devil reversed can be a friendly indication that trouble could be vaguely brewing if you are in a long-term romantic relationship. One or both of you may beginning to feel as though they are trapped in the situation. The time will be coming soon where you may need to try to talk about it, if you want to save the relationship. The reversed meaning of this card is less troubling with regard to a long term romantic relationship than the upright indicator, however. If you’re seeking love and you draw this card, give some consideration as to whether or how much you may be feeling “trapped” in single-hood and do your best to make peace with your situation and who you are, where you are, right now, today. An aura of grasping for love will make nearly any sane potential partner run for the hills. Clinging and desperate people are universally unattractive to healthy partners. Make sure you are not in that mode. Consider taking a break from your dating. Finances: As with the upright meaning, the Devil reversed indicates that things may be or get very tight financially in the near future. It will be important to try not to resent the situation, but to deal calmly and rationally with it. Take things one step at a time. Whatever your situation, it is a safe bet that it will not be permanent. If you need financial help, don’t be afraid or too proud to ask for it. Help is always available. When you draw this card and money seems to be flowing well right now, this is still a time that calls for financial caution. Save for a rainy day! Health: The potential stress levels indicated by the upright Devil are not quite as serious when the card is drawn in reverse. Even so, this is a time that you need to watch out for being overworked, overtired, and over-stressed. Exercise will help, as will anything that draws you “out of yourself” rather than staying focused on your own problems. As with all the other indications of this card, you are only as hamstrung by health issues—at least in the mental and emotional sense—as you allow yourself to be. Push for improvement, yet don’t torture yourself because of the physical limitations that you have. It is what it is. Spirituality: With the reversed Devil card, your attitude and positive mindset is still very important. Especially if you are having difficulty keeping a good attitude, consider who you surround yourself with and who your friends are. Do you have positive people in your midst, or are you surrounded by overly critical, fault-finding people who complain and nitpick you to the point where you’re even less able to function well? Take stock, then take action. Life is short, and attitudes are catching. This card reminds you, again, that no matter what it looks like on the surface, you are not truly trapped. Even if you are literally in jail, they cannot constrain your spirit, your soul, or your mind. Use the freedom you have.

Answer 15

General: When the Tower shows in reverse, it is unfortunately still a possibility that some people/situations that you have counted on as being “there for you” may no longer be there in quite the same way. Try not to over-think this, it doesn’t have to indicate a major, horrible change in life. It’s just some change. Stay mindful of the reality that you either already have – or can get - all the resources you need, to deal with life and to do what you need to do. Work: When the Tower appears in reverse, people around you may be unusually stressed, and arguments and misunderstandings are going to be happening a lot. It is important that you don’t take these personally, and that you don’t involve yourself in conflict unnecessarily or let your ego take over. With the reversed Tower, it’s especially critical to think before you speak. Love: When you draw the Tower in reverse, generally the concerns for a love relationship are not as intense as they are when the card appears in an upright position. However, it is an indicator that the relationship needs more work and more communication if it is to survive. Think positively and don’t focus on “changing your partner,” consider how you are contributing to the situation and ways in which you can improve your own part of the relationship. Take one step at a time and don’t lose your cool. Finances: As with the Tower in the upright position, this is still not a time for risky investments, gambling, or expecting a lottery win. In general, in this context, the reversed Tower points to the fact that your financial life/financial future is probably not as a big part of you may be fearing. You wouldn’t be making anything any better by avoiding the issues. Deal with any problems in a straightforward manner. If you need help figuring things out financially, don’t hesitate to ask for it. Health: Again, the Tower reversed indicates a somewhat milder version of the upright interpretation. Still, it is important in the next few days for you to be careful and to pay particular attention to what you are doing in situations which could be dangerous, like, perhaps, driving, or mowing the lawn! Stay steady and know that this too will pass. Spirituality: As with the upright meaning, the reversed Tower tells us that this is a time to keep a positive attitude as much as possible, regardless of what is happening around you, count your blessings, and don’t take things personally which are not personal. New understandings and insights may come to you in the blink of an eye.

Answer 16

General: The Star reversed is still a good omen. Look hard at what you are feeling and discern whether, if you looked a little deeper, you could find reasons to be more optimistic and helpful. When this card appears in reverse, often we are tending to look on the darker side. Lift up your eyes! If you are drawing breath, there is always something you can be thankful for. Work: When you draw the Star reversed, it indicated that you may have a lot of powerfully positive opportunities in front of you which you are not seeing. Think about not only how to make the best of the situation you are in now, but also about your ideal situation, e.g. where you want to be work-wise five years from now. Picture your “perfect” scenario, then take steps to make it happen. Love: When reversed, the Star still bodes very well for love relationships, especially existing love relationships. However, there may be a stumbling block on one or both sides which will need to be resolved before the really excellent possibilities for the relationship can come shining through. Think about what the blocks might be on your side (the only side you can truly change) and work through them. If you are single and feel that you’re ready for love, again, consider what may be standing in the way of attracting the relationship you want. Is it your self esteem - too low, or too high, bordering on arrogance? First think that through, work on it, then get out and mingle. A new relationship could happen soon. But first you need to examine and/or eliminate any blocks. Finances: In general this is still a positive omen when reversed, but as with the other contexts, it is very important that you consider what, if any changes, may need to be made in order for you to reach your goals. You may discover that you are already on the right track, but also check to see if your goals have changed since you originally made your plans. If you don’t have a financial plan, make one! Health: Even when The Star appears reversed, this should be a very good time, health wise. If you are waiting on test results of some kind, they are likely to be very good results. You’ll be calm, and inspired. Trust in your body’s strength and wisdom. Spirituality: You are so in touch with your spirituality now that this is a great time for you to reach out to others, and to share your wisdom and your joy. Your efforts to do so will be repaid many times over. Even reversed, the numerological translation of The Star equates to the concept of “strength.” Your spirit is coming through strongly when this card appears; trust yourself.

Answer 17

General: You are definitely in a more “psychic and intuitive phase” than usual, so it will be important for you to trust your instincts and your impressions, even if you don’t know where they are coming from. However, when you draw the reversed Moon, the impressions you are getting may be less than clear and easily misinterpreted. Even so, don’t ignore the messages you are getting. Try to suss out their meaning. As with the upright meaning of this card, If you are waiting on an answer from someone, it may unfortunately take quite a bit longer than you would like for it to. Try to stay patient. Work: When the Moon appears in reverse, things unfortunately may not seem clear in the slightest with your work. Most damaging of all is when you think you are clear on something and you actually are not. It will be important that you ask questions, particularly of your superiors, and practice “active listening” to make sure that you and your co-workers understand each other perfectly. Stay as patient and calm as you can, and particularly if you are feeling “attacked,” give your coworkers and supervisors the benefit of any doubt. Reality may not be anywhere close to as bad as you think. Don’t push for major changes on the work front; the time may not be right, unless you are looking for a new position. Love: As with the upright meaning, the reversed moon can point to a highly emotional and/or uncomfortable time in love relationships. Things can quickly become heated and/or negative. Take a break from each other and/or the relationship if you need to. Don’t make assumptions, and fight fairly, if you’re going to fight. Don’t ignore your intuition, however. To do so would make you even more irritable, upset, and perhaps, anxious. Pick your battles and be sure to treat your lover like a friend. Don’t be in a hurry to end or to begin a relationship. This is probably not the best time for either course of action. Finances: When the moon appears in reverse in the context of financial questions, it seems very clear that you do not have all the information you need with regard to finances, even if you think that you do. If you are facing a difficult financial situation or are considering signing some sort of contract, get excellent, professional advice before signing or making major changes to your financial life. It’s not just you who may be affected by a lack of clarity; when this card appears, others around you may also be misguided. Health: This is a critically important time for you to follow your intuition as to your health issues, provided you don’t go against the advice given by a qualified medical practitioner. As with the upright meaning of the moon, when the Moon is reversed, look carefully at the diagnosese and feelings that you have about your health care providers. If a diagnosis (whether that’s positive or negative) doesn’t feel right, or you don’t feel comfortable with your health care provider…. get a second opinion or a new provider. Again, when the Moon is appearing in reverse, use the utmost care and caution with any use of “substances,” (drugs and alcohol.) Indulge in moderation, if you must do so at all. Spirituality: When you draw the reversed moon, this is still a very spiritual time and a great time to get a reading, have healing work, or to seek other helpful input from spiritual types. You are more psychically open than usual now (although when the card is reversed, the messages you are getting may be more difficult to interpret.) As with the upright meaning of the card, the reversed moon tells you to pay attention to your thoughts and feelings, and to flashes of information that come seemingly out of nowhere.

Answer 18

General: Things in general are very likely to be going very well for you, even when you draw the reversed Sun. When this card is reversed, it’s particularly important for you to make an effort to literally count, and stay focused on, your “blessings.” No matter who you are, or what is wrong in your life, you undoubtedly have things to be thankful and grateful for. Stay mindful of these thngs, and you will bring more blessings into your life. This is a great time to socialize, to meet new people, and to get out and about. Work: The reversed Sun can indicate that if you’re looking for a new job, it could be right around the corner for you. You’ll need to stay focused on what you bring to the table and how your skills and talents could benefit the employer, not so much what “they” could do for you! The reversed sun shows a particular need for you to share any credit for good work with those who work with you (even if you did all or nearly all of the work!) On the whole, if you are currently employed, your work is stable and moving toward new opportunities and improvements. Just don’t take your employment for granted when this card appears. Love: When the reversed Sun appears in a love reading, it can indicate that one or the other partners (or even both of them) may be taking the relationship and/or the other party too much for granted. This must be changed as soon as possible if the relationship is to last. At the same time both parties may need some “alone time.” If you draw the reversed Sun when you are looking for love and romance, the indication here is that possibilities look promising for you, however you will need to keep a good attitude, and have (or develop) high self esteem. You don’t want to accept just any old lover that comes along. You deserve more than that. Finances: In general when you draw the Sun, reversed or upright, money is likely to be much better than usual. Still, of course, that doesn’t mean you should spend it as quickly as it comes in! . If you’ve been waiting on a financial decision to be made by others - this means you won’t have to wait much longer and that the decision is very likely to be in your favor. When the card is reversed, however, you may need to provide more information to the financial people before everything is finalized. If so, don’t worry. Things look good. Health: Even when you draw the reversed Sun, health and feelings of well-being should be at a high point. This is a great time to take some time off if you can and just enjoy life. This is partly mental as well as physical - if you look back you are likely to find that your attitude has been more positive of late too. This can directly affect how well your body works for you. Figure out what you’ve been doing right… and build upon it! Again, you have a lot to be grateful for. Make a point to acknowledge this. Spirituality: With this card in reverse, you may be a little confused about your spirituality from time to time. You’ll know that there is a great deal of beauty, joy and happiness to be found in this life, if we are looking hard enough and in the right places, but you may have times of “not being sure where to look!” If this is the case, ask around. Seek at least a bit of spiritual mentoring. Ask in your spiritual community, if you have one, or if not, ask for recommendations for “spiritual communities” in whatever way that makes sense to you. This is a great time to “try on for size” different spiritual approaches to see if any of them “work” for you. The strength and beauty of the sun is still there in your spirit (and never goes away…) It’s just that some metaphorical cloud cover may be finding it hard to see and feel. Have faith - if in nothing else, in yourself, and in the beauty of this planet and this universe.

Answer 19

General: In general, Judgment reversed tells you to look carefully at how you are making decisions and judgments. If you are the one tending to “jump to conclusions,” you can, and should, change this. If others are making these kinds of decisions about you or about someone you care for, there is really very little you can do, apart from realizing that it’s their problem, not yours. Sometimes even judgments which look at first to be completely unfair, actually work out to be for your highest good. Control what you can and ignore the rest. Work: When you draw reversed Judgment, know that things may be changing at work. If you want to keep this job as long as possible, behave as though you know every moment you’re there, you are being watched. This is an important time to put in extra effort. The news ultimately is likely to be good… if you’ve been trying hard and doing your best, your efforts are very likely to pay off. If you’ve been slacking off, now is the time to get with the program, before any permanent damage is done. On the other hand, if you should lose this job - and the wheels may have been put into motion for that long before you drew the card - know that you are being moved to a situation that is much better for you. Take one step at a time. Love: With reversed Judgment, this can still be a make-or-break period for an existing relationship. You, and the people around you, may be in the process of changing. Don’t cling tightly to the status quo. If you are looking for love, or you draw Judgment reversed regarding someone you have your eye on, a new relationship may well come about in the near future. Still, you may need to take steps to make sure that you aren’t leaping to conclusions (positive or negative) about your new love and/or vice versa. Slow and steady wins the race. Finances: Don’t beat your head against brick walls, as they say. Take one step at a time. If a decision has been made already, and it’s not in the direction you would like, find another way. There is always more than one way to accomplish a goal, always more than one person to help you. This is an important time to be flexible, if things aren’t working the way you had hoped that they would. Health: When you pull this card in reverse in connection with health issues, it’s a signal that accepting that it is okay for you to make mistakes or to even be wrong on occasion will go a long way toward helping you to feel better. Judgment reversed is a reminder not to fight change, and to accept that the past is over, and that letting go of anger over the past will help you to feel better. Think positively. Spirituality: Judgment in reverse again reminds you of the need to be open to new ideas and new experiences. Change is a constant in life. That doesn’t mean that you should just change everything willy-nilly, and get rid of spiritual practice that comforts you completely, only that you will benefit from looking at new and different approaches. They can benefit you in ways that you can’t imagine at this point. And you’ll never gain these benefits unless you are open to a certain amount of change.

Answer 20

General: Whether upright or reversed, this can often be a card of completion. You’ve worked hard, and you are almost to the “finish line” in some way. Don’t quit now that you’re almost finished! You’re almost definitely in need of some well deserved rest and relaxation; don’t be afraid to take it. You are getting closer to “who you really are,” at your deepest levels. If you aren’t seeing this progress when the world appears in reverse, take stock. What is standing in your way? Where are you stuck? Work: When you draw the World reversed, it’s a time to take stock of how well your actual achievements are lining up with your potential. Are you giving yourself enough credit? Are you even aware how much you are capable of? If you are, and you don’t feel like the people you work for or with are aware of what you can do, it’s important to make sure that the powers that be don’t “accidentally” overlook your many positive accomplishments. If you’re not sure what you are best at or where your talents truly lie, this is a time to get help. Take career and aptitude and personality tests. Ask around, investigate what other people do, and why, and how they do it. There’s a whole smorgasboard out there, but you have to know what is on the menu to be able to order it! Love: If you have been in a long-term committed relationship for some time, you and/or your partner may be feeling a little stuck and or a little stagnant when this card appears in reversal. If you try, and if you are honest with yourselves and each other, you are likely to find it rising to “new and better heights.” Things in the love department should be quite interesting, in a good way. If you’re looking for love, reach out. Don’t be afraid to mingle or talk to strangers. But if you close yourself off because of fear, nothing will change. Open up. This will make all the difference. Finances: If money has been a bit stagnant for you - this is a good sign that this “blockage” will soon break and you’ll find yourself feeling comfortable financially once again. Don’t go mad with spending, when it breaks, though. This is an important time to begin saving and protecting yourself so that if hard times come again, that you’ll be ore prepared. But for now, you should be able to rest easier about money. Health: With the reversed World, something may be “stuck” in your mind and body which is interfering with your best health. As with the upright interpretation of this card, You may be helped by finding a healer who works with something besides traditional Western Medicine. This is not to replace medical therapy, but to work in concert with it. Your doctor may not be happy about this, if he tells you, for example, that it’s not possible for you to study yoga and that it would “get in the way” of his treatment of your arthritis, in that case, you may be best served by locating a different medical doctor as well. Follow your instincts about what is best for your health within reason, of course. Seek out mentors with more information than you have. Educate as much as you can. Advocate for yourself. Spirituality: As with the upright meaning of the World, you are likely to have several clear flashes of important spiritual insights during this time. Keep a notebook handy and record these. Share and discuss them with others even if your only outlet for that is online. We are all on a spiritual journey, and your insights are likely to be valuable for others as well.