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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:
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?
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?
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:
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!
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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   恭喜发财 Happy new year everyone! It's a Metal Ox year and the second year in the Chinese 12-year cycle! This is when things will really start happening, thank goodness.
This is a post I share every year on my personal FB page, but I thought I'd put it here. I love shēngxiào astrology, but I am not a professional in any context whatsoever. This is tongue-in-cheek based on the limited knowledge I have of the lunar calendar and 12-year Jupiter cycle. Let's dive right in to Emily's Super Accurate* Chinese Horoscope Predictions, shall we? Rat: The rat and ox are the best of friends, so this year should be pretty good for you - as long as you put the effort in! Oxes want production and effort, not happy cheery ratness all the time. Bust a move and you'll succeed with little other effort. You could meet your soul mate this year. Ox: Other zodiac signs need to haul ass in an ox year, but not you, ox! This is your time to sit down and reap the rewards of the efforts you've put in over the last 12 years. It's a great year to plan a new project, have an arranged marriage, or try for a baby or something crazy like that. You'll be back to being a go-getter next year, Ox! Tiger: Working hard is difficult for you, Tiger, so the ox year might feel like a bit of a haul. You could be anxious, frustrated, and kind of unlucky in love too. But here's the thing - next year is the start of a new 12-year cycle for you, so I promise if you buckle down and do the hard work this year, you'll start 2022 with the world wide open! Rabbit: Listen rabbit, this year will be average. That's not bad. Many times it will feel a lot like nothing in happening, and your love life sucks and everything is sucky, but I promise the wheels are turning for you. This is a year of "slow and steady wins the race" which I know is a challenge for you, jumpy quick rabbit! Just burrow into your rabbit hideout and hang in there! Dragon: Last year was your year, Dragon. I hope you gained all the riches and awesomeness you deserved. While this year will seem a little slower, it's only because you've got to follow through on your rewards - work a little harder, dream a little smaller, keep doing your thing and life will stay awesome! Snake: Like the Dragon in a rat year, Snake in the ox year is on fire! Great things are coming for you this year, as this is the 6th year in your 12-year cycle. You will ace everything you do. You'll fall in love. Win after win after win. The only thing to remember is to prepare the ground you slither in. Make sure your debts are paid, your stressful matters are dealt with, and the ground is clear for all the awesomeness coming your way! Horse: Last year was not the best for you, but the ox year is looking up. Just be a work horse and not a wild feral horse, and everything will start coming up carrots. There will be a dearth of exciting events this year, but after the difficulty of last year that'll be a welcome reprieve. Possible trouble in love although I don't know what - it's a 7 year for the horse, so the 7-year itch, I suppose? I'm a horse, so I'll let you know what tragedy happens in my love life. Sheep/Goat: Last year was your year, sheep. Sorry for the bad news, but this year you have to stick with the program, keep your head down, and get to work to hold on to all the awesomeness you got done last year. Love will be a roller coaster. My son's a sheep and his grades are crap but he has to get into college, so we're going to bust his ass to get down to work. You should do the same, sheep. Monkey: The ox likes to work and monkeys like to play, manipulate, fool, and do anything to not work. You'll do that this year! Successfully! Trick other people into doing the work for you. Just don't forget your friends are your friends and your business associates are your business associates. Don't overwork your friends or befriend your associates and you'll do okay. Love and social life will bounce back for you this year. Rooster: Yaaasss Rooster! Last year was a roller coaster of crazy ups and downs, but 2021 is all winning! You'll be lucky in business, love, and money. The only thing to watch out for are negative friends. You don't need any downers in your life during this awesome year, so consider unfriending some hurtful people completely. Dog: To be honest, ox years are not the greatest for you, Dog. Oxen like routines and hard work, and dogs like to sniff shit and have all the fun. Just buckle down this year and practice patience. It's a metal ox year, and dogs are a metal animal , so that should offer some reprieve from what is normally an ominous year. You'll be okay, pup. Hang in there. Pig: This is it, Pig! This is the year you make it! Last year I told you to say yes to that thing, so as long as you did that and you keep working hard-as-an-ox at it this year, the rewards will be huge! Some pigs might be promoted to the highest position they've ever held anywhere. Work hard, pig. You made it. Love-wise, some pigs may be prone to cheat on their romantic partners this year (uh-oh I'm married to a pig! Grr.) Yay all done! Until next year, fauna! Happy new year! *from the latin "accuratis": done with love and care... not the modern definition: precision.  Tiwaz Sound: “t” Meaning: Justice, warrior, Tyr the war-god Tyr was the Norse god of treaties and justice. His Rune resembles an arrow, and when upright it points to the North star, both symbols that are representative of his warrior spirit and guiding light.
Plenty of other Runes indicate a warrior mindset, as the Vikings were a war-prone people. However, Tiwaz is less about violence and battle, and more about responsibility, justice, and self-sacrifice. The reverse of Tiwaz is injustice, defeat, tyranny, or mental paralysis. Tiwaz as: ...an action?
...a place in the world?
...a movie theme? Sacrifice, Justice
...a new career?
I am taking Tyr's responsibility into consideration and attempting to make a go of raising this new puppy we have. It has been a challenge, as he's obstinate, free-spirited, obtuse, and refuses to potty train even when presented with rewards, treats, and love. Actually he kinda sounds like me. I guess I'll keep him. Applied Runes seems to be doing really well in the UK this week, thanks UK. One of Tyr's "place in the world" suggestions is Eyam, England, where in 1665 the entire village locked themselves away to prevent a strange plague from hurting anyone else. They stayed isolated for 14 months while the illness ravaged them. Thanks, Eyam! It seems a plague is back, so keep up the good work, UK! Stay well.  Sowelo is another Rune that looks exactly how it means – it is an S, for Sun, representing happiness, joy, and success. It is also a lightning bolt, representing a flash of inspiration or an instance of victory and excitement!
Sowelo also cannot be reversed, as the sun does not hide when it is out, and the lightning cannot be tamed when inspiration hits. To find its negative interpretation, you would have to place it with other Runes. Questions answered by Sowelo: Who? A child at play; the happiest person you know What? The Sun; sudden inspiration Where? A sunny location When? The end of February; A sunny day; A lightning storm Why? "Those who bring sunshine into the lives of others cannot keep it from themselves." – J.M. Barrie Yes or No? YES! What should I clean?
Where are my missing keys?
Great card today. My new puppy is destroying my will to live and ruining my production, creativity, and mental state. I will try to harness the victory of Sowelo and win against this pupper. My next three books are delayed while I do some more harnessing. Maybe I will achieve victory by the End of February, as Sowelo prescribes! A gal can dream. While you await my future releases, pick up a copy of Applied Runes - only 9 Euros in Italy! 
Algiz is another Rune that kind of resembles what it is – A great-horned elk or a Valkyrie, standing by to either guard or charge.
Like Thurisaz, this Rune is about protection. Like Ansuz, this Rune is about a divine message. Algiz combines these two forces into one and gives us a message about our higher self, and of being courageous in the face of fear. If we engage in right action, the Valkyries will defend us. The reverse of Algiz is fear, or a loss of connection to divine messages. I am pulling a reverse Algiz this week. I adopted a puppy whom I believe to be a radical terrorist, and I haven't slept in days. Then my cat needed surgery today and everything went wrong there, so he's doing okay now but it was touch and go there for a second. So combine fear with a loss of connection to my familiar, and I am living reversed Algiz. Algiz as: ..an action?
...something to eat?
...a color? Gold, purple, green ...a gemstone? Amethyst ...a movie theme? Courage
...a new career?
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