You just pull a reverse Tarot card? The first thing is don’t panic!
If you’re an experienced Tarot reader, you’re well aware that some readers avoid reversed cards like the plague. You can become such a reader yourself. There is a lot of talk among Tarot readers about Tarot card placement and how and what reversed tarot cards indeed means – does it complicate the reading, add to it, or completely change the meaning of the card. Or even worse: what if it only has a negative effect on your previously positive spread?
For example, imagine that you have received the world card in reading. You would be over the moon – success in your endeavors, expansion of your horizons and travel to new and exciting destinations. Who wouldn’t want to see that in a reading?
Imagine you are reading upside down and the World falls upside down. Shock, horror – because there is a lack of success, staying in one place for a long time, stagnation in your goals … the list of negatives seems endless.
And who wants to see this in studying?
Hang on! Reverse Tarot Cards No It’s bad
First, it’s important to remember that inversion is not necessarily “bad”. Reversals can mean many different things.
The most common interpretation that you can think of is the simplest. All Tarot cards have key words that help describe their meanings, so you might think that the reversed meaning of a card can also be the opposite of its correct meaning.
Take for example Major Arcana card Cart. Vertical keywords for this card include:
- Movement
- Clarity
- Control
So, you can assume that the reversed meaning of the card can mean:
- Lack of movement
- Lack of determination
- Lack of control
However, the return may be more than that.
Upright and Reverse Tarot Cards
Tarot cards represent energies and situations in your life. No matter who you are or what you’re going through, every situation has its ups and downs. This can actually be reflected in the tarot.
If you have mostly upright If there are cards in your reading, this indicates that your situation is high and energy is flowing smoothly. However, if you have mostly reversed cards in your reading, then your situation is upon you and the energies are being challenged in some way.
You may see reversed (sometimes called reverse or reversed) as a card that draws attention to you. He asks you to pay special attention to this area of your life or the energy of the card. In this case, the card will show you what is going on in your life, and often it will give you tips on how to restore things.
Or a reversed card means some kind of blockage in energy. The energy of the tic card is being blocked – but why? The key is not to avoid this blocked energy, but to face it in order to solve the problem.
Also, the opposite images Tarot cards can also convey a specific message. What sparks inside you when you see a reverse image Strengthas an example? There are several different methods interpretation of reversed Tarot cards!
Ultimately, the key to overcoming the fear of reversal is to remove the negative identification bad and replace it with a more realistic identity instead, e.g a subtler, deeper understanding.
Need to change the tarot?
There really is no right or wrong way to read tarot, so whether or not to use reversals is simply a matter of preference and choice. There can be an initial learning curve to adding reversed cards to your readings, so the thought of using them can be intimidating at first.
However, instead of letting reversals scare you right away, give the idea some thought.
when you to do add the reverse meaning of the cards, you double the scope of what the Tarot has to offer you. Instead of having 78 different meanings running across the cards when reading only upright images, including reversals means you now have a total of 156 meanings for the cards; 78 upright and 78 inverted.
Since there are several ways to interpret the reversal, i.e. the pair More nuance, detail and color will be added to your reading!
That being said, if you are new to Tarot reading, having 156 different meanings can quickly become confusing. Try sticking with the upright cards at first, and as you become comfortable with them, ease into adding reversed Tarot cards to your readings.
An example of reversals in a tarot reading
Still wondering what your reversed card might share or what reversed energy might look like in a Tarot spread? Below is an example of what a reversed Tarot card reading might look like.
Let’s say you asked a question love:
- What will my love life look like in the next three months?
Tarot cards you draw:
- Empress
- Knight of Cups reverse
- Moon reverse
At first, two opposites may seem inappropriate in a love reading, but let’s look a little deeper.
Empress
The Empress is a card representing a beautiful woman with many admirers. It may very well represent you, the reader, or the person you are reading. It could represent the richest and most beautiful person, so it could mean that many admirers are on the way.
Knight of Cups, reversed
The Knight of Cups, in its upright position, often means an offer of romance from a very romantic person who likes to wine and dine.
However, on the flip side, it can mean someone who seems too good to be true at first – they may seem romantic and genuine at first, but it may just be an act. Perhaps a reversed Knight of Cups could represent someone with commitment issues.
Be sure to check out The Top 10 Tarot Cards for Love
Moon, upside down
A standing moon can represent magic, fantasy and all things magical. In its upright position, it can indicate a passionate, exciting and attractive romance. A full moon can represent beauty, magic, and mystery.
On the contrary, there can be a lot of fear and confusion; because while a full moon can represent wonderful things, it also highlights the darkness that comes with it. These things show a romance that is not what it seems and the sitter/reader must tread carefully so they don’t see the moonlight.
Interpretation of reversed Tarot cards
In general, this reading can be interpreted as many fans and one fan in particular standing out over the next three months. This person may seem great at first, but then they may exhibit some minor disproportionate tendencies that lead to fear and confusion.
This reading, with its two reversed cards, is not negative – not by a long shot!
This is a very valuable warning to the sitter/reader that although the next few months can be exciting, it is important to be careful about who they associate with. This reading can stop you from missing a potentially bad situation and serve as a reminder to pay attention to any unusual behavior from someone who may appear otherwise.
Most importantly, the reversals in this reading add a layer of detail that is not present with a simple upright, “negative” card. So this is actually not a negative reading, but rather a very high one useful and useful one that ensures the sitter/reader is several steps ahead.
Give Reverse Tarot Cards a Chance
If you’ve never worked with reversed cards before, there’s no harm in giving it a try.
Chances are, a reversed Tarot reading will take your Tarot reading practice to new heights you never would have otherwise. With time, practice, and confidence, reverse Tarot card reading can become second nature.
After all, since there are so many different ways to read a reversed card, you don’t need to insist that you are reading it “wrong” or “right” – your intuition and what you think is right will always lead the way.
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