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Reversed, this card usually indicates a begrudging compromise, or simply suffering battle fatigue – perhaps you've been through the ringer and just want to agree to disagree. It might be time to sit this battle out. Take a break. Chill out on the sofa. Read a fantasy book and escape the world for a while. Pull a card and ask: How can I best escape stress this month? For more on the Five of Wands reversed, check out Applied Tarot Reversed: 
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 The Queen of Swords is an independent, sharp-witted person, but sometimes they're so logical they can appear distant and cold-hearted.
At the Queen's core, however, is a clear and truthful communicator, who is very self-aware, fiercely individual, and unique. This perfectionism may be a cause of pain or sorrow, however. Is this you, or someone you should learn from this month? Pull a card and ask: What knowledge should I acquire and share this month? Questions answered by Queen of Swords: Who? A wise lady What? A packet of educational materials Where? College or University When? Mid-September to early October; College; When you have learned enough Why? Great clarity of mind will help you pursue your goals Yes or No? Maybe Queen of Swords Before any card: Being direct about (card) After any card: Independence, a quick wit The Queen of Swords as: ...an action?
...a place in your house?
...a place in your city?
...a place in the world?
...something to eat?
...something to clean?
...where to find the missing item?
...a color? white, grey ...a movie theme? A sharp-witted woman
...a new career?
 The Sun is the happiest card in the deck. In almost any deck, the imagery on this card depicts excitement, joy and play. Try to find some of that this month, in every little thing you do every day.
With this card, even the most ominous days have positivity and enlightenment in them. Pull a card and ask: What will bring me joy this month? Questions answered by The Sun: Who? A child at play; the happiest person you know What? The Sun; flowers; A burst of energy Where? A sunny location When? July-August; the summertime; the Summer Solstice; good weather Why? Because joy is everywhere Yes or No? YES! (Reversed: also yes, just a bit more subdued) What should I clean?
Where are my keys?
The Sun as: ...An action?
...A movie theme? Joy, happiness, fun
Sun combinations With Empress: The mother is happy; the joy of fertility and nature. With Two of Wands: Find joy in planning. With Page of Cups: A young, joyful dreamer. With Nine of Swords: Bipolar disorder; manic depression; the anxiety of finding success. With King of Pentacles: A successful person who has found abundance. The Sun Before any card: Joyful (card) The Sun After any card: Happiness, joy, a time of great success. The Major Arcana represent significant, unchangeable life events. The Sun could indicate:
 June's Card of the Month: The Reversed Star
Upright, the Star is a card of hope, faith, and inspiration. Reversed, it may feel like your world is completely flipped upside down, and all hope is lost. But are you focusing only on the negatives? Or have you lost sight of the big picture? Do you find yourself staring down at your feet instead of looking to the stars for guidance? Pull a card and ask: What wish upon a star will come true for me this month? Here are some more possible interpretations: 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?
Where are my keys?
The Star Reversed as: …an action?
..a place in your house?
…a place in your city?
…a place in the world?
Something to eat?
A color? Gray, dull, orange, matte finish A movie theme? Despair, loss, falling stars
A new career?
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:
 Upright, the Two of Pentacles is the juggling card. It is about balancing resources, exchanging goods, transferring funds between accounts, or the basic economics of everyday life.
Reversed, there is stress involved in obtaining this balance. Perhaps there is a delay in a financial transaction, one’s bills are overwhelming, or there is a lack of planning leading to the “balls being dropped.” Pull a card and ask: How can I best obtain balance this month? The following are some potential questions answered by the reversed Two of Pentacles: Who? An overwhelmed person; a poor juggler What? A letter Where? At a circus; in a ball pit When? The end of December; two days ago; during times of stress Why? “To achieve great things, two things are needed: a plan and not quite enough time.” ~Leonard Bernstein Yes or No? Maybe The reversed Two of Pentacles as: …an action?
…a place in your house?
…a place in your city?
…a place in the world?
…something to eat?
…something to clean?
…where to find the missing item?
…a color? Orange, red …a movie theme? Dropping the balls; financial messes
…a new career?
Two of Pentacles reversed Before any card: A lack of balance with (card) After any card: poor financial decisions; mistakes  The King of Pentacles is a person who is immensely powerful, successful, and generous - if it favors them.
While a loving parent akin to the Queen, the King is more stubborn and has a bigger ego. They may be conservative and miserly, but will open up if they get the proper thanks. Is this you, or someone you know? Capture your King essence this month by demanding respect when you walk into a room, or being generous with those close to your heart. Pull a card and ask: Where can I give the most this month? Some questions answered by King of Pentacles: Who? A dad or parent; A business owner What? A bank account; a store of luxury goods Where? At work When? Mid-August to early September; When the business is in the black Why? Because you need to be careful with your resources Yes or No? Yes King of Pentacles Before any card: A business involving (card) After any card: Business, environment, Dad The King of Pentacles as: ...an action? Donate to a cause Offer someone advice ...a place in your house? The comfy chair ...a place in your city? A thriving business A restaurant A sports center or arena ...a place in the world? Mexico City Chicago Cuba Thailand ...something to eat? Fresh meat you hunted yourself Food that grows on vines, such as grapes, wine, tomatoes, kiwis ...something to clean? The den The living room ...where to find the missing item? With Dad or the kids ...a color? Green, yellow, purple ...a movie theme? Success, stubbornness Free Solo King Kong Evan Almighty ...a new career? Businessman or general contractor Team owner Management Dad King of Pentacles combinations With Justice: Being honest in business leads to abundance. With Four of Wands: “Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much”13 With Ace of Cups: Following your heart leads to security and prosperity. With Queen of Swords: A complicated person and a pragmatist form a successful partnership. With Ace of Pentacles: When you think you have given enough, give more.  Something is amiss in your work or business. Are you being lazy? Is someone else? This seven indicates that the month of March is ominous for bad business management, the inability to complete what you’ve started, or someone not getting any benefits from their labor.
All is not lost, though! This card is just a warning to keep your chin up. April is right around the corner, and with it brings a new astrological year, a fresh season (Spring in the Northern Hemisphere, autumn in the South) and blessings aplenty. Pull a tarot card and ask: What actions can I take to see profits from my hard work? Here are some possible answers from the Reversed Seven of Pentacles: Questions answered by the reversed Seven of Pentacles: Who? One who is unable to retire What? A failed investment; a debt Where? At a failing business When? The middle of May; Seven months ago; when the investment loses money Why? “We often miss opportunity because it's dressed in overalls and looks like work” ~Thomas A. Edison Yes or No? No The reversed Seven of Pentacles as: …an action?
…a place in your house?
…a place in your city?
…a place in the world?
…something to eat?
…something to clean?
…where to find the missing item?
…a color? Light blue …a movie theme? Laziness; bad business management
…a new career?
Seven of Pentacles reversed Before any card: Bad business decisions about (card) After any card: Failed investments; laziness For more on this reversed seven, read Applied Tarot Reversed!  This page is a little cutie-patootie. This might be a young, studious individual, or a naive messenger (don't shoot them, they know not what their message wrought!)
Maybe it's you, or someone you know. Either way, this month listen for messages from today's youth. They are active, vocal, and brilliant, and they might know something you don't. Pull a card and ask: What message does the Page of Pentacles have for me? Here are some possible answers: Questions answered by Page of Pentacles: Who? A young, studious person What? A new job Where? At a park When? Spring (Northern Hemisphere) or Fall (Southern Hemisphere); At the beginning; During class Why? The planet needs you Yes or No? Yes Page of Pentacles Before any card: Be practical and realistic about (card) After any card: A new job or opportunity The Page of Pentacles as: ...an action?
...a place in your house?
...a place in your city?
...a place in the world?
...something to eat?
...something to clean?
...where to find the missing item?
...a color? yellow, green, red ...a movie theme? New student or employee
...a new career?
Page of Pentacles combinations With Temperance: Go after your goals, but have patience for the length of time it might take. With Eight of Wands: Once you choose your cause, the action is swift and decisions must be made quickly. With Four of Cups: You are disconnected from your desires; start a dream journal. With Two of Swords: A difficult choice must be made; Force yourself out of indecision and prosperity will start for you. With Queen of Pentacles: A parent helps a child with a project.  This dude loves new, shiny things! He jumps without looking into all sorts of new experiences, sometimes to his own peril. Is this you, or someone you know? If it’s not you, watch for this person coming into your life this month. Do accept their invitation to go on a road trip, but be the one to bring a map and supplies. Be inspired by them jumping out of a plane (you don’t have to do that, just be inspired by it.) Stock up on protein bars and get ready to say YES to things this year (just be careful!) Pull a card and ask: What inspiring activities should I say YES to? Questions answered by the Knight of Wands:
Who? A person who cannot stay in one place for long; An equestrian What? A new challenge Where? The races When? Mid July to mid August; A short amount of time Why? Because adventure awaits! Yes or No? Yes Knight of Wands Before any card: An energetic person brings an item related to (card) After any card: Swift movement, a bold risk. The Knight of Wands as: ...an action? Travel somewhere new ...a place in your house? The games room Where the shoes are stored ...a place in your city? An indoor racing center The skate park Horse riding ...a place in the world? Indianapolis Motor Speedway France Pamplona ...something to eat? Tea Cherries Whole grains A protein bar ...something to clean? Hall closet or shoes Trunk of the car Travel gear such as camping supplies ...where to find the missing item? In your shoes Near the front door In the car ...a color? Orange ...a movie theme? adventure, risk-taking Finding Nemo/Finding Dory Die Hard ...a new career? Jobs involving fast driving such as EMT or Pilot Competitive work such as sales Knight of Wands combinations With Lovers: One is stronger with a partner. With Six of Wands: Taking bold action leads to victory. With Four of Cups: Someone questions their purpose. A moment of reflection may be needed before diving in. With King of Swords: One discovers the truth about themself - they must be bold but disciplined. With Two of Pentacles: Prioritize the options before jumping in.
Pull a card and ask: What am I misunderstanding this month?
Here are some other possible Reversed Queen meanings: Who? A cruel woman What? Troubles in business or relationships Where? Your physical environment When? Mid December to early January; When a manipulator arrives Why? “What you feed will flourish. What you neglect will die.” ~Unknown Yes or No? No The Reversed Queen of Pentacles as: …an action?
…a place in your house?
…a place in your city?
…a place in the world?
…something to eat?
…something to clean?
…where to find the missing item?
…a color? Orange, black …a movie theme? Smothering, a difficult woman
…a new career?
Queen of Pentacles reversed Before any card: A gross misunderstanding about (card) After any card: A difficult woman; a manipulator |
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