My neighbor's car got broken into last night. I found out because a police officer knocked on my door and asked to see my video camera footage. It's extra terrible because the neighbor was parked just a few feet too far up the road, so the camera didn't catch anyone or anything.
His unfortunate day reminded me of this Tarot spread I use when my day is just not behaving like a day is supposed to behave. Although my morning wasn't quite so bad as the neighbor's (knock wood) I did receive a frustrating email from my kids' school, and I'm kinda pissed about it. Without getting into too much personal detail, my child is going through some pandemic-related school nonsense, and as the school year draws to a close it's looking more and more like he won't be able to maintain a reasonable GPA. Although his SAT score was an impressive 1550 (which I will repeat to anyone for the rest of time because I'm just so damn proud of him) without the GPA he needs, he's probably not going to make it into his dream math/computer science post-secondary institution. It's a bummer, but I digress. The school's email this morning was a frustrating reminder of that issue, and it has put me in a bad mood now. Time for a Tarot Spread for a Frustrating Day! Play along with me. Card 1: What is Going On?
Card 2: What Can I do?
Card 3: Who Can Help Me?
Card 4: Look Ahead to This
Bah, okay. Maybe I'll let this one go. The two of wands also suggests eating Raspberry bars and watching Moneyball, so that sounds like a great distraction from frustration, as well. Price Drop! Starting tomorrow and for a limited time, Applied Tarot will be just $5.99 on Kindle ($6.99 in Canada). As always, it's free on Kindle Unlimited.
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 Upright the Hanged One, or the Hanging Man, often sacrifices themself temporarily, usually for the greater good. But reversed, they do so with a feeling of martyrdom and the expectation of reward. There may also be some other things happening when the Hanged One is reversed. Figure out which applies to you:
Questions answered by The Hanged One Reversed: Who? A detached or disinterested person What? Egotistical behaviors Where? In one’s own head When? February-March; A period of stagnation Why? “You don’t have to attend every argument you’re invited to.” ~unknown Yes or No? Probably not What should I clean?
Where are my keys?
The Hanged One Reversed as: …an action?
…a place in your house?
…a place in your city?
…a place in the world?
…something to eat?
...a color? Canary yellow ...a movie theme? Martyrdom, deception
...a new career?
Possible Major Arcana combinations with The Hanged One Reversed: Upright Fool: Fear of starting something new Reversed Magician: Deceptive, dishonest person Upright Priestess: Resistance, delays Reversed Empress: “helicopter mom” Upright Emperor: A sacrifice for fatherhood Reversed Hierophant: Sabotage, insurrection Upright Lovers: Unsupportive partner Reversed Chariot: Purposeful misdirection Upright Strength: Bravery in the face of delay Reversed Hermit: Fear of losing oneself Upright Wheel: Delaying change a little longer Reversed Justice: Jail time Upright Death: A needless sacrifice Reversed Temperance: Illness Upright Devil: Suicide Reversed Tower: Phobia Upright Star: Hope for better outcomes Reversed Moon: Uncertain outcomes Upright Sun: A revelation or release brings joy Reversed Judgement: Ignoring one’s calling Upright World: A regretful sacrifice for the greater good Before any card: Hypocrisy surrounding (card) After any card: Deception, fraud, martyrdom The Major Arcana represent significant life events. Hanged One Reversed could indicate:
Vorresti saperne di più? Applied Tarot è disponibile su Amazon Italia   Justice is the purveyor of truth and honesty. In almost every deck she bears the scales, weighing right and wrong, and declaring that if you've been good, good things will happen to you. If you have been bad, well - you know.
When Justice is reversed, it may be time to pay the price for the wrongs you have committed, or it could be that the wrongs that have been committed against you will be rectified. Figure out which is true for you:
Questions answered by Justice: Who? A criminal; An unjust judge or jury What? Injustice Where? A courtroom; an unbuilt structure When? A time of denial; September-October Why? “He who permits himself to tell a lie once, finds it much easier to do it the second time.” ~ Thomas Jefferson Yes or No? No, not until justice is restored What should I clean?
Where are my keys?
Justice Reversed as: …an action?
…a place in your house?
…a place in your city?
…a place in the world?
...something to eat?
...a color? Rust ...a movie theme? Injustice, lies, dishonesty
...a new career?
Possible Major Arcana combinations with Justice Reversed: Reversed Fool: A reckless youth; an old liar Upright Magician: A highly skilled thief Reversed Priestess: Negative self-talk Upright Empress:Inheritance of dishonest means Reversed Emperor: Tyrannical abuse Upright Hierophant: Tradition is unjust Reversed Lovers: Infidelity; partnership ends Upright Chariot: A boat ride; imbalanced trip Reversed Strength: Vulnerable to loss or thievery Upright Hermit: Seeking the truth is difficult Reversed Wheel: Balance will not be restored Upright Hanged One: The scapegoat Reversed Death: Refusing to be held accountable Upright Temperance: Stoicism while facing lies Reversed Devil: Freedom from imprisonment Upright Tower:An intervention restores justice Reversed Star: Faithlessness in karmic justice Upright Moon: A guilty conscience Reversed Sun: Life isn’t fair Upright Judgement: Remembering injustices and attempts at karmic restoration Reversed World: No justice is obtained Before any card: Unfairness in (card) After any card: Injustice, dishonesty The Major Arcana represent significant life events. Justice Reversed could indicate:
 The Wheel of Fortune is exactly as it sounds – it is a turning point, indicating that life will continue to turn no matter what happens. One moment you are up, and the next moment you are down.
Reversed, it’s generally a negative part of the cycle. Figure out what might be happening for you:
Questions answered by the Wheel of Fortune: Who? Someone going through a rough time What? A wheel; cancelled travel plans Where? The casino; a big wheel When? November-December; downtime Why? “If you have bad luck at the dawn, you had bad luck. If you keep having bad luck all day, you are the bad luck.” ~Amit Kalantri Yes or No? No What should I clean?
Where are my keys?
The Wheel of Fortune Reversed as: …an action?
…a place in your house?
…a place in your city?
...a place in the world?
...something to eat?
...a color? Red, blue, green, yellow ...a movie theme? Bad luck, slowness, life cycles
...a new career?
Possible Major Arcana combinations with The Wheel of Fortune Reversed: Upright Fool: Failed attempts to start anew Reversed Magician: Bad luck, poor skills Upright Priestess: A bad gut feeling Reversed Empress: A period of infertility Upright Emperor: Negative business association Reversed Hierophant: rejection of tradition has negative consequences Upright Lovers: A relationship needs a break Reversed Chariot: It is dangerous to travel Upright Strength: The only way out is through Reversed Hermit: isolation and self-doubt Upright Justice: No control over the outcome Reversed Hanged One: Stalling; dysfunction Upright Death: One has no control over the end Reversed Temperance: Bad financial period Upright Devil: Time will reveal one’s weakness Reversed Tower: Bad luck for a small business Upright Star: Cut your losses and move on Reversed Moon: The trip will not go as planned Upright Sun: Progress toward happiness is slow Reversed Judgement: From bad to worse Upright World: Taking small steps toward completion Before any card: Bad luck in (card) After any card: ruined travel; bad luck The Major Arcana represent significant life events. The Wheel reversed could indicate:
 The Hermit upright is a time for inner reflection away from the hustle and bustle of the outside world.
Reversed, often the quiet solitude has become overwhelming and turned into loneliness and sadness. There could be some other interpretations as well. Figure out which one is correct for you:
Questions answered by the Hermit Reversed: Who? A celebrity; an employee; a needy person What? Eviction; deportation; rejection Where? Out in public; Exposed When? August-September; When connections are made; later Why? “We allow our ignorance to prevail upon us and make us think we can survive alone, alone in patches, alone in groups, alone in races, even alone in genders.” ~Maya Angelou Yes or No? Probably not What should I clean?
Where are my keys?
The Hermit Reversed as: …an action?
…a place in your house?
…a place in your city?
…a place in the world?
…something to eat?
…a color? Neon green, bright yellow, Orange …a movie theme? Exile, loneliness
…a new career?
Possible Major Arcana combinations with The Hermit Reversed: Reversed Fool: An irritable or moody person Upright Magician: A desire to break free Reversed Priestess: A loss of inner wisdom Upright Empress: A single parent Reversed Emperor: Cold and uncaring authority Upright Hierophant: Conformity is isolating Reversed Lovers: The loss of connections Upright Chariot: Travel plans go awry Reversed Strength: Depression and loneliness Upright Wheel: The cycle of loss and gain Reversed Justice: Criminal behavior Upright Hanged One: Choosing to work alone Reversed Death: Stagnation; loss Upright Temperance: Finding meaning Reversed Devil: Hard battle against addiction Upright Tower: Sudden disaster affects a single person Reversed Star: A lack of hope for any resolution Upright Moon: Seek advice before a decision Reversed Sun: Negative thinking; pessimism Upright Judgement: Taking a break from one’s life purpose Reversed World: An incomplete goal Before any card: Seek advice about (card) After any card: Loneliness, ignorance The Major Arcana represent significant life events. The Hermit Reversed could indicate:
The upright Strength card is about your inner will, confidence, and the animalistic nature that is inside all of us. Reversed, it could be weakness, vulnerability and a lack of self-recognition or control over one’s demons. Figure out which meaning might be correct for you:
Questions answered by Strength Reversed: Who? A bum; a weakling; Someone who needs more confidence What? Self-doubt; weakness; vanity Where? The candy store When? July-August; During sad times Why? “All cruelty springs from weakness.” ~Seneca Yes or No? No. You are not prepared What should I clean?
Where are my keys?
Strength Reversed as: …an action?
…a place in your house?
…a place in your city?
…a place in the world?
...something to eat?
...a color? Pistachio, lemon yellow ...a movie theme? Weakness, vanity
...a new career?
Possible Major Arcana combinations with Strength Reversed: Upright Fool: Self-doubt in a new project Reversed Magician: Cowardice, being tricked Upright Priestess: One’s inner voice is weak Reversed Empress: Insecure mother or parent Upright Emperor: Being controlled by authority Reversed Hierophant: Layoff; rejection Upright Lovers: Weak in the knees for a lover Reversed Chariot: Doubt in which path to take Upright Hermit: Taking time out to regain strength Reversed Wheel: Vulnerable to bad choices Upright Justice: The truth is overwhelming Reversed Hanged One: A wasted sacrifice Upright Death: Fear of change Reversed Temperance: Extreme weakness Upright Devil: Someone else causes weakness Reversed Tower: A whistleblower Upright Star: Vulnerable to one’s instincts Reversed Moon: Too scared to travel Upright Sun: A laughing fit; one is easy prey Reversed Judgement: This is not your destiny Upright World: Too scared to complete a mission Before any card: A lack of confidence about (card) After any card: Weakness, guilt The Major Arcana represent significant life events. Strength reversed could indicate:
Don't fear Strength reversed! Just reign in your animal instincts. Alternatively, let your instincts live vicariously through a cute romance novelette: |
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