 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:
{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?
Where are my keys?
The Tower Reversed as: …an action?
…a place in your house?
…a place in your city?
…a place in the world?
…something to eat?
…a color? Electric blue …movie theme? Disaster recovery; fear of ruin
…a new career?
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:
{6.21.21 note: I watched a sappy movie so I had a good cry this morning. I do feel better! Thanks Tower Reversed!}
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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   It's finally here, 2021 has truly begun! While we've celebrated both January 1 (the Gregorian new year) and February 12th (the Chinese New Year), on March 20th the Sun moved into Aries, the first sign of the Western Zodiac, and the start of the last first day of the new year! Hurray!
The sign of Aries is enthusiastic, spontaneous, and a go-getter, so like the flowering trees and the animals coming out of hibernation, we're all ready to get a move on. Now that vaccines are here and 2021 is looking a bit more open for business than 2020 was, what better way to celebrate our enthusiasm than with a Tarot spread for this new year? Card 1 - This is Ending
Card 2 - This is being born
Card 3 - The Year Ahead
Card 4 - Skills to Grow
So I did this reading for myself because I would also like to know what to birth and what new skills to learn this year! Although I am already starting a new school program and also trying to grow my business, it's always important to see if there is something else I need to grow or know. Card 1 - This is Ending The Reversed King of Pentacles - a lack of income and an unsuccessful business. Oooo! Does that mean my business will get more successful and I'll have more income? Or wait... does it mean the business is closing down due to a lack of income (it was a pretty big year of losses just getting established, but that happens to every new business, right? Right?) Gosh, this is worrisome. Card 2 - This is being born Ten of Swords - Exhaustion, catastrophe, and failure are being born? Great. Great. Looking forward to that. Not. Seriously, WTH? When skilled Tarot readers see this card they try to say things like "there is nowhere to go but up" or "disaster leads to growth", but the fact is this card is the literal worst. I am not looking forward to whatever Ten of Swords is birthed this year. This is even more worrisome than that reversed Pentacle. Card 3 - The year ahead for me The High Priestess - Intuition and psychic abilities. Oh yay! Maybe this does mean that my divination business will grow even further! Yay for reversed Kings! Smash the patriarchy! But I'm still really worried about what that Ten of Swords implies. Card 4 - Skills to grow Ace of Swords - Puzzles and intelligence! Yay! I love puzzles (as evidenced by my book, Psychic Word Puzzles) and would love to make more of them. Unfortunately that book hasn't sold very well, so I don't really have the resources to make another one yet. However, I was thinking of quitting puzzle books altogether, so this Ace kind of gives me hope that maybe I can make them work somehow. I'll think more about this, once I get over that devastating Ten of Swords. So that's my reading. 2 swords in only a 4-card spread, one pentacle and one card about intuition. So it'll be a year of growing my education, seeking wisdom, perhaps suffering a catastrophic failure, and some intuitive growth for me. I'm ready! Sort of! Let me know how your reading goes. Happy Astrological New Year 2021! 
Berkano
Sound: “b” Meaning: Birth, Fertility, Nourishment, The Birch Tree
In the far North, the birch tree is the first deciduous tree to bloom in the springtime, and the first growth to colonize after devastation such as fire or logging. Birches grow fast and bring with them new life, both flora and fauna.
Therefore Berkano, meaning “birch goddess” and looking like a B, is the Rune of babies, birth, and becoming. The reverse of Berkano is insecurity, deceit, or infertility. Questions answered by Berkano: Who? a Mom; a mother figure; a grandmother figure; mother earth What? A garden Where? Mom's house; a garden; a rocking chair When? When the baby is born (literal or metaphoric); End of March; Spring; Easter/Ostara Why? “If we had no winter, the spring would not be so pleasant; if we did not sometimes taste of adversity, prosperity would not be so welcome.” ~Anne Bradstreet Yes or No? Yes Reversed? No What should I clean?
Where are my missing keys?
By this Spring I'm hoping my new dog is trained and I'm a pro dog Mom. I'm also hoping to sprout like a Birch tree and start a Master's program. I paid the deposit on it yesterday so at the minimum I can now say "I'm a grad student," which is something I've always wanted to do. So things are looking very Berkano for me this Spring! More info about Berkano can be found in Applied Runes:  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. |
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