Today I have one of my first major projects due for my degree, and I'm bugging out about how terrible my work is. It's possible I'm overreacting, however, and that my work is actually fine.
Focusing on the negatives, talking oneself down about things, and feeling completely hopeless are very Reversed Star things to do. Let's see what we can do about it...

Upright, the Star is a card of hope, faith, and inspiration. But reversed, imagine one’s world completely flipped upside down, where all hope is lost.
Here are a few other things that could be happening. Figure out which one is correct for you:

1. Despair
2. A personal rejection
3. Focusing only on the negatives
4. A terrible event leaves one with no hope

 
Questions answered by The Star Reversed:
 
Who? A “Debbie Downer”; a negative person 
What? A bad accident
Where? Inland; a dirty place
When? January to February; during a meteor storm; a cloudy evening
Why? “You can’t win unless you learn how to lose.” ~Kareem Abdul-Jabbar
Yes or No? Maybe
 
What should I clean?

• The floors
• The TV and media room
• The shower

 
Where are my keys?

• Under the sofa
• In the bathroom
• They fell on the floor
• The windowsill

The Star Reversed as:
…an action?

• Rest and wait
• Create a to-do list
• Stop asking questions of the Tarot

 
..a place in your house?

• The bathroom
• The chore list
• A spill

 
…a place in your city?

• A hotel
• A yoga studio

• A law office
• A water park

…a place in the world?

• Hong Kong
• Denver, Colorado
• Hollywood, California
• Somalia

 
Something to eat?

• Fried Rice
• Taro
• Corn and Soybeans

 
A color? Gray, dull, orange, matte finish
 
A movie theme? Despair, loss, falling stars

• A Star is Born
• The Hunger Games
• Gravity

 
A new career?

• Teacher or professor
• Agent
• Public service

Possible Major Arcana combinations with The Star Reversed:
Reversed Fool: Being taken advantage of
Upright Magician: Talented but insecure; shy
Reversed Priestess: Repressing one’s emotions
Upright Empress: An unhealthy parent
Reversed Emperor: A dictator
Upright Hierophant: Losing faith in the church
Reversed Lovers: A loss of trust in each other
Upright Chariot: A spontaneous road trip
Reversed Strength: Illness
Upright Hermit: A need to plan next steps
Reversed Wheel: Writer’s block; no creativity
Upright Justice: Justice will be delayed
Reversed Hanged One: A test of wills
Upright Death: A slow healing process
Reversed Temperance: Lack of purpose and hope
Upright Devil: Abuse; faithlessness
Reversed Tower: Fear
Upright Moon: Discouraging thoughts; self abuse
Reversed Sun: Negativity; hopelessness
Upright Judgement: Getting one’s just desserts
Reversed World: No closure after disappointment
 
Before any card: Despair and hopelessness about (card)
After any card: Loss; illness; faithlessness
 
The Major Arcana represent significant life events. The Star Reversed could indicate:

• Despair
• Hopelessness
• Boredom
• A literal falling star; meteor shower

So there it is. I shouldn't feel too down about things. I should quit asking the Tarot what to do, eat some fried rice, and take a trip to California. On it!

Upright, the Tower is strongly associated with catastrophic end. It is a card of sudden and unexpected shock, chaos, and disruption.
A card of such universal devastation means that, when you reverse it, it’s hard to narrow down the meaning to a few quick notions, but here you go:

1. Avoidance of disaster
2. A very personal transformation or tragedy
3. The fear of change or catastrophe
4. An oppression or inability to break free

 
{6.21.21 note: At this current time in my life I am paralyzed by a severe fear of catastrophe, so I'm excited to read on and see what I should do about it...}

Questions answered by The Tower Reversed:
Who? A difficult person; one who has recently suffered a catastrophe 
What? Cleanup after a storm or emergency
Where? A volatile location; an area after a storm
When? March to April, October to November; After the tragedy
Why? “Times of crisis, of disruption or constructive change, are not only predictable, but desirable. They mean growth. Taking a new step, uttering a new word, is what people fear most.” - Fyodor Dostoevsky
Yes or No? No

What should I clean?

• Prepare or replenish emergency supplies
• Throw out 16 dangerous pieces of clutter

 
Where are my keys?

• Near a fire hazard or dangerous item

 
The Tower Reversed as:
…an action?

• Visit a therapist for grief or recovery
• Take a long, hot bath to relax
• Cry it out

…a place in your house?

• The peephole
• The window in the front door

• The tub
• The liquor cabinet

…a place in your city?

• A recently dismantled building
• A place with "Tower" in the title
• A rehab, recovery, or grief counseling location

  
…a place in the world?

• New Zealand
• The Caribbean
• A global humanitarian aid foundation

 
…something to eat?

• Canned goods
• Granola or trail mix
• Peanut butter

 
…a color? Electric blue
 
…movie theme? Disaster recovery; fear of ruin

• Bird Box

• Thor: Ragnarok
• Fatherhood

…a new career?

• Disaster recovery
• Nonprofit humanitarian work
• Grief counseling or psychotherapy

Possible Major Arcana combinations with The Tower Reversed:
Upright Fool: Keep an eye on the kids
Reversed Magician: Fear of job loss
Upright Priestess: Personal trouble; emotions
Reversed Empress: A worried mother or parent
Upright Emperor: A struggling business
Reversed Hierophant: A falling out; lost faith
Upright Lovers: Avoiding a breakup; no divorce
Reversed Chariot: Fear of flight; travel delayed
Upright Strength: Training for emergencies
Reversed Hermit: Lack of adequate preparation
Upright Wheel: Disaster avoided this time
Reversed Justice: White collar crime
Upright Hanged One: decisions must be made to avoid disaster, don’t delay
Reversed Death: Unnecessary fear
Upright Temperance: Everything is in balance
Reversed Devil: Smooth sailing; all disasters are averted
Upright Star: Foretells recovery from disaster
Reversed Moon: A difficult journey to recovery
Upright Sun: After a big change there is bliss
Reversed Judgement: Extreme self doubt
Upright World: A personal transformation
 
Before any card: Recovery from a disaster related to (card theme)
After any card: Disaster recovery
 
The Major Arcana represent significant life events. The Tower Reversed could indicate:

• Post-disaster
• Cleanup after a natural catastrophe
• Fear
• Reconciliation

{6.21.21 note: I watched a sappy movie so I had a good cry this morning. I do feel better! Thanks Tower Reversed!}

Well, the 9-day intensive program of my MFA program is done and now I'm freeeeee! 
But I'm not, really, because now the really hard work begins and I have a bunch of projects to turn in this summer, no set schedule to do them except one I have to make myself, and no one to keep me on task. 
So while the freedom is a very reversed Devil place to be, so is the ability to slag off. I'd better make sure I get it right.
​Read on to learn more about the Devil reversed! 

​Upright, the Devil is indicative of addictions, greed, and learned helplessness. Reversed, there are often more positive interpretations of the upright card, but do watch out that it’s not the upright meaning even more intensified. Figure out which meaning is correct for you:

1. Breaking free of restraint or addiction
2. Reclaiming personal power
3. Detachment or avoidance
4. Finding balance between light and dark

 
Questions answered by The Devil Reversed:
Who? Someone who has recently broken free
What? Natural items
Where? The Earth; a farm
When? December to January; planting season; the harvest
Why? “As soon as we left the ground, I knew I had to fly.” ~Amelia Earhart
Yes or No? Not until you free yourself
 
What should I clean?

• The hammock or resting space
• The bookshelf
• A bedroom

 
Where are my keys?

• On the bookshelf
• Where you were last sitting down

The Devil Reversed as:
…an action?

• Break out of your shell
• Write a letter
• Quit your terrible job

 
…a place in your house?

• The library
• The kitchen

• The dining room
• Your bed

…a place in your city?

• A rehab center
• A nonprofit organization 

• A family restaurant

 

…a place in the world?

• A theme park
• Finland
• Iceland

• Former Spanish or Portuguese colonies

…something to eat?

• Organic foods
• Superfoods like açai, blueberries, etc

 
…a color? Dark blue
 
…a movie theme? Breaking free, rehabilitation

• 28 Days
• Accepted

• Forgetting Sarah Marshall

…a new career?

• Addictions counselor
• Recruiter
• Tour guide
• Finish your post-secondary degree

Possible Major Arcana combinations with The Devil Reversed:
Reversed Fool: Carefree abandon
Upright Magician: Manifestation of desires
Reversed Priestess: Breaking free of emotional blackmail or a difficult emotional period
Upright Empress: Nature; fertility; harvest
Reversed Emperor: Breaking free of tyranny
Upright Hierophant: An ethical decision
Reversed Lovers: An amicable divorce
Upright Chariot: A protest; bucking trends
Reversed Strength: Freedom brings insecurity
Upright Hermit: One knows what they need to do
Reversed Wheel: Trying to recover from a string of bad luck
Upright Justice: Clarity in confusing times
Reversed Hanged One: Fear of freedom
Upright Death: Rehab; preventing death
Reversed Temperance: Taking freedom to excess
Upright Tower: A shocking and surprising (usually positive) end to a serious problem
Reversed Star: Too shaken up to love
Upright Moon: Freedom is only an idea or dream
Reversed Sun: A difficult end to partnership
Upright Judgement: A new beginning; freedom
Reversed World: A delay to independence; immigration problems
 
Before any card: Breaking free from (card)
After any card: Rehabilitation; independence
 
The Major Arcana represent significant life events. The Devil reversed could indicate:

• Going to rehab or AA
• Release from imprisonment
• The end of a bad relationship
  
• Gaining independence

Sorry for the lack of cards posted recently. I'm in the middle of a 9-day intensive educational session for a Master's program that I've somehow gotten mysef into, and I'm super stressed out and have no idea what my thesis is anymore. I'm unbalanced, confused, overworked, emotional and in need of some sort of structure if I want to succeed at this program.

It's a very reversed Temperance place to be.... which is great because apparently I left off of bloogging right here, at reversed Temperance.  Let's look at the card:​

Temperance upright, commonly depicted as an angel pouring equal parts of water between two cups, reminds us to stay calm during turmoil in order to get things done.
In reverse, however, something is out of balance in the grand scheme of things. Perhaps the querent is rushing to a decision, or clashing with a foe.
There are a few things that could possibly be happening here
 

1. Imbalance causing mistakes or misconduct
2. A need to back down and re-align the self
3. Greed, excess
4. A change is required

 
Questions answered by Temperance Reversed:
 
Who? An aggressive or reactionary person
What? Emotional turmoil
Where? Where a spill or flood occurs
When? November to December; During a flood or rainstorm; Without notice
Why? “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves” ~ Viktor Frankl
Yes or No? Not yet, work is needed
 
What should I clean?

• Don’t clean today; have a nap instead

 
Where are my keys?

• In the couch cushions

  
Temperance Reversed as:
 …an action?

• Make gradual changes
  
• Compromise
• Ask for help

 …a place in your house?

• Bed
• The stovetop
• The faucet

 
…a place in your city?

• The beach
• The bank
• A dance studio

 
…a place in the world?

• Victoria or Niagara falls
• Mount St. Helens or Pompeii
• Persia

 
…something to eat?

• Grapes

• Fast food

• Beans, Minute rice, other fast items

 
…a color? Red, grape
 
…a movie theme? Impatience; sensitivity; flood

• Wreck-It Ralph
• Fantasia
• Poseidon

 
…a new career?

• Writer or Author
• Trades like welding or plumbing
• Freelancer
• Veterinary assistant

Possible Major Arcana combinations with Temperance Reversed:
Upright Fool: Not watching where you’re going
Reversed Magician: Sabotage; deceit
Upright Priestess: Subconscious warning
Reversed Empress: Bad weather; growth delayed
Upright Emperor: A male figure is struggling
Reversed Hierophant: A rebellious teenager
Upright Lovers: A very emotional connection
Reversed Chariot: Bad weather disrupts travel
Upright Strength: Trying to control emotions
Reversed Hermit: Loneliness; mental illness
Upright Wheel: Extreme changes; bipolarity
Reversed Justice: A crime of passion
Upright Hanged One: A needless sacrifice
Reversed Death: Extreme changes; bipolarity
Upright Devil: Selfishness; greed
Reversed Tower: Chaos is temporary
Upright Star: Some difficulty finding hope
Reversed Moon: An emotional journey; therapy
Upright Sun: Mania or Manic disorder
Reversed Judgement: Refusal to listen to wisdom from those around you
Upright World: The mind is over-saturated
 
Before any card: Control your emotions about (card)
After any card: imbalance, mental illness
 
The Major Arcana represent significant life events. Temperance Reversed could indicate:

• A difficult emotional period
• An inability to reach consensus
• A terrible flood, Tsunami or storm

This is not the card I wanted to start on for June 1st, the first day of what should be a celebratory and rainbow-colored Pride month... but I didn't really time my blog posts very well, did I? That's a very death reversed thing to screw up, so I guess it fits. Let's jump right in:

The upright Death card is about chaos and transformation. However, reversed it is a more devastating change – such as a major loss, upheaval, or even death.
Reversed, there are a few other things that could be happening here. Figure out which one is correct for you:

1. A resistance to inevitable change
2. A personal transformation
3. Disappointment
4. Stagnation

 
Questions answered by Death Reversed:
Who? A dying person; someone resistant to change
What? A death
Where? A room that has stayed the same; a funeral; Russia
When? October-November; after a delay; after a death
Why? “He who rejects change is the architect of decay. The only human institution which rejects progress is the cemetery.” ~Harold Wilson
Yes or No? No
 
What should I clean?

• Remodel or rearrange furniture
• Check the basement for rats     

Where are my keys?

• Under furniture
• Where there is death or decay

Death Reversed as:
…an action?

• Get over it
• Slow down
• Confront fears
• Burn a bridge

…a place in your house?

• Piles of clutter
• The basement

• The medicine cabinet

…a place in your city?

• The morgue
• A bridge

• An old employer
• A funeral home

…a place in the world? 

• Ponte de Barcas, Porto Portugal

• UAE
• Florida

…something to eat?

• Leftovers
• What you ate yesterday
• An apple
• Something new

 
…a color? White, grey, greige, tan
 
…a movie theme? Resistance to change; death

• Pleasantville
• Soul

• Toy Story
• Ghost

…a new career?

• Army
• CSI
• Zoologist
• Auditor, accountant
• Factory work

 
Possible Major Arcana combinations with Death Reversed:
Reversed Fool: A reckless decision
Upright Magician: Being ghosted; ghosting
Reversed Priestess: Sadness; grief; regret
Upright Empress: Lateness; baby is overdue
Reversed Emperor: Trouble at work; firing
Upright Hierophant: Unwilling to follow rules
Reversed Lovers: Separation, divorce
Upright Chariot: Difficult but vital journey
Reversed Strength: Illness; death
Upright Hermit: Unwillingness to accept truth
Reversed Wheel: There is nothing you can do
Upright Justice: Justice resolves after delay
Reversed Hanged One: Victim mentality
Upright Temperance: Impatience; fear of delay
Reversed Devil: Relapse; overdose
Upright Tower: Delays after a sudden disaster
Reversed Star: Discouragement; insecurity
Upright Moon: Unconscious fears
Reversed Sun: Disappointments; loss
Upright Judgement: A difficult problem is resolved
Reversed World: A person unable to finish what they’ve started
 
Before any card: Inability to accept (card)
After any card: Loss; defeat; delays
 
The Major Arcana represent significant life events. Death Reversed could indicate:

• Disappointment
• Death
• Burning bridges
• Running away from troubles

Applied Tarot Reversed is delayed due to my constant disappointment and running away from troubles. I am Death Personified! But do take a look at Applied Tarot for information about this groovy card when it's upright!