 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:
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 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:  The Chariot upright is about choosing a direction and going for it.
Reversed, imagine your personal chariot is overturned – there is no direction, the energies (and car parts) are scattered across the highway, and you are immobile and unable to move. That's a reversed chariot. There may be other interpretations that fit, as well. Figure out which one is correct for you:
Questions answered by the Chariot: Who? Someone who needs car repairs; A mechanic; an unathletic person What? Self-doubt Where? A casino; a dead end; an overgrown forest When? A full moon; daytime; June and July Why? "If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.” ~Lao Tzu Yes or No? No, unless you choose a different way What should I clean?
Where are my missing keys?
The Chariot Reversed as: …an action?
…a place in your house?
…a place in your city?
…a place in the world?
…something to eat?
...a color? Green; white ...a movie theme? Indecision; staying home
...a new career?
Possible Major Arcana combinations with The Chariot Reversed: Reversed Fool: Jumping in without a plan Upright Magician: Skills not being used well Reversed Priestess: Lack of self control Upright Empress: Indecision about a baby Reversed Emperor: Rigid, immobile structure Upright Hierophant: Morals play a role Reversed Lovers: A failing relationship Upright Strength: Weighing a difficult choice Reversed Hermit: Someone has lost their way Upright Wheel: Constant change in life path Reversed Justice: Unfair choices Upright Hanged One: Unwilling or unable to make a choice Reversed Death: Fear of making the wrong decision Upright Temperance: Taking the easy road Reversed Devil: Questioning everything Upright Tower: Indecision leads to upheaval Reversed Star: Refusal to listen to oneself Upright Moon: All paths ahead are difficult Reversed Sun: Indecision leads to depression Upright Judgement: A legacy of indecision Reversed World: Lack of choice means no closure Before any card: A choice must be made about (card) After any card: indecision; lack of direction The Major Arcana represent significant life events. The Chariot Reversed could indicate:
 The upright Lovers represents a symbiotic relationship, or the synchronicity between one’s head and heart. And yes, it means a happy, loving relationship.
Reversed, it is mostly negative (sorry). And yes, it often means breakups and divorce. But those are just some of the meanings. Figure out what best applies to your situations:
Questions answered by The Reversed Lovers: Who? Your ex, someone you disagree with What? A conflict Where? Divorce court; the bar; a dating app When? May to June; Sagittarius astrological sign; A slow burn Why? “We exhaust ourselves more from the tension and the consequences of internal disharmony than from hard, unremitting work.” ~Stephen Covey Yes or No? No What should I clean?
Where are my keys?
The Lovers Reversed as: …an action?
…a place in your house?
…a place in your city?
…a place in the world?
…something to eat?
…a color? Cerulean, turquoise, black …a movie theme? Divorce, values misalignment
…a new career?
Possible Major Arcana combinations with The Lovers Reversed: Upright Fool: Naivete in relationships Reversed Magician: Lack of skills, or a mismatch of talents Upright Priestess: Valid mistrust of a partner Reversed Empress: nosy person; a falling out Upright Emperor: Structure favors one partner Reversed Hierophant: A falling out with structures or the church Upright Chariot: One partner has all control Reversed Strength: a relationship is insecure Upright Hermit: Single by choice; online dates Reversed Wheel: Bad luck in love Upright Justice: Truth breaks up a partnership Reversed Hanged One: One partner sacrifices themselves far more than the other partner Upright Death: An end to a bad relationship Reversed Temperance: extreme lack of balance Upright Devil: A narcissist Reversed Tower: Disharmony destroys a company Upright Star: A need for communication Reversed Moon: The head and the heart are miles apart Upright Sun: A happy single life Reversed Judgement: Lack of self awareness Upright World: Opposites attract; odd union Before any card: A misalignment of (card) After any card: disharmony; imbalance The Major Arcana represent significant life events. The Lovers Reversed could indicate:
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The Hierophant upright follows rules from an established tradition, possibly ones created years ago by a strict and authoritative patriarchy.
Reversed, it’s typically about rebellion, but there might be some other things at play. Figure out which interpretation is correct for you:
Questions answered by the Hierophant: Who? An unconventional teacher, or surprising guidance What? A rebellion Where? A farm or wage workplace When? April and May; During the rebellion Why? “If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine; it is lethal.” ~ Paulo Coelho Yes or no? Maybe, it depends on circumstance What should I clean?
Where are my keys?
The Hierophant 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, Tangerine, dark blue ...a movie theme? Rebellion; Abuse of power
...a new career?
Possible Major Arcana combinations with The Hierophant Reversed: Reversed Fool: Reckless and unsafe rebellion Upright Magician: Creative new use of talents Reversed Priestess: Reexamine limiting beliefs Upright Empress: Nature finds a way Reversed Emperor: Revolt against tyranny Upright Lovers: A new approach to relationship Reversed Chariot: Directionless rebellion Upright Strength: Finding strength to fight back Reversed Hermit: Societal outcast Upright Wheel: New approaches to old problems Reversed Justice: Lack of accountability, lies Upright Hanged One: Sacrificing oneself for tradition Reversed Death: Fear of what must be done Upright Temperance: finding your own meaning Reversed Devil: Atheism, rejection of church Upright Tower: Overthrow of traditional values Reversed Star: Losing faith Upright Moon: Subconscious rebellion Reversed Sun: Fights and quarrels, depression Upright Judgement: Reawakening to one’s purpose Reversed World: A time-out from everyday life Before any card: An unconventional approach to (card) After any card: Rebellion, poor relationships The Major Arcana represent significant life events. The Hierophant reversed could indicate:
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The upright Emperor is a father figure or strong masculine influence.
But reversed, he may become these things to an uncontrollable extreme, or other things could be happening. The reversed emperor could be:
Questions answered by the Emperor: Who? An authoritarian leader; a difficult male What? A task that is too difficult or stressful Where? A government office When? Unexpectedly abrupt; The start of Spring; Aries Why? “Uneasy lies the head that wears a crown” ~ Shakespeare Yes or No? No What should I clean?
Where are my keys?
The Emperor Reversed as: ...an action?
...a place in your house?
...a place in your city?
...a place in the world?
...something to eat?
...a color? Pink, yellow, pastel ...a movie theme? Authoritarianism
...a new career?
Possible Major Arcana combinations with The Emperor Reversed: Upright Fool: An insecure and tyrannical boss Reversed Magician: A manipulative trickster Upright Priestess: Possibly negative self-talk Reversed Empress: An abusive relationship Upright Hierophant: Structured authority, the Patriarchy Reversed Lovers: disharmony in a partnership Upright Chariot: Rigidity, too much structure Reversed Strength: Weakness; overreaction Upright Hermit: Retreat; a step back Reversed Wheel: Repeating the same mistakes Upright Justice: Justice prevails, good or bad Reversed Hanged One: A male feigns martyrdom Upright Death: The end to abuse Reversed Temperance: tyrannical government Upright Devil: An addict Reversed Tower: Breaking of the glass ceiling Upright Star: Renewed hope after disappointment Reversed Moon: A big job for a confused leader Upright Sun: Defeating The Man brings joy Reversed Judgement: A reckoning for one’s behavior Upright World: An anti hero Before any card: Unskilled, authoritarian (card) After any card: Authoritarianism, tyranny The Major Arcana represent significant life events. The Emperor Reversed could indicate:
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The Empress upright is the Earth Mother. She has the biggest and most compassionate heart, and gives of herself freely, often to her own detriment. The Empress Reversed, on the other hand, may have bitten off more than she can chew and put far too much out there. Reversed, there are a few other things the reversed Empress could imply:
Questions answered by the Empress Reversed: Who? An overbearing person or parent What? Overindulgence or malnourishment Where? A group home; a retirement home; the baby’s room When? When the leaves change; a death; the beginning of Spring; the beginning of Autumn Why? “a lot of parents will do anything for their kids, except let them be themselves.” ~Banksy Yes or No? First change your attitude or behavior What should I clean?
Where are my keys?
The Empress 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, chartreuse, blue ...a movie theme? Smothering parents
...a new career?
Possible Major Arcana combinations with The Empress Reversed: Reversed Fool: An enabler, infertility Upright Magician: Using talents for manipulation Reversed Priestess: Repressed emotions Upright Emperor: A smothering father Reversed Hierophant: Cult-like religion Upright Lovers: Codependence Reversed Chariot: Zero emotional control Upright Strength: Compassion fatigue Reversed Hermit: Loneliness Upright Wheel: A change causes emptiness Reversed Justice: An unjust system Upright Hanged One: Martyrdom, narcissism Reversed Death: Anxiety about change Upright Temperance: Need to balance emotion Reversed Devil: Difficulty with control Upright Tower: Disaster; storm; distress Reversed Star: Discouragement Upright Moon: Listen to the subconscious Reversed Sun: Negative person, pessimist Upright Judgement: Childfree; infertile Reversed World: No closure; emptiness Before any card: Smothering or stifling (card) After any card: Emptiness, infertility The Major Arcana represent significant life events. The Empress Reversed could indicate:
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 The High Priestess Reversed
Upright, the High Priestess is intuitive and looks inside for the truth, rather than seeking answers from outside. The Priestess is often a teacher, guide, or wise source of psychic information. In reverse, she may seek those answers from the outside. There could be a few other things happening here as well. Figure out which one is correct for you:
Questions answered by the High Priestess: Who? Your subconscious; an emotional person What? An emotional outburst; tension Where? In your own head When? In the gloaming or twilight; During a full moon; June and July Why? “A quieted mind can hear intuition over fear.” ~ Anonymous Yes or No? No What should I clean?
Where are my keys?
The High Priestess Reversed as: ...an action?
...a place in your house?
...a place in your city?
...a place in the world?
...something to eat?
...a color? Turquoise, coral, orange ...a movie theme? Trusting oneself, high emotions
...a new career?
Possible Major Arcana combinations with The High Priestess Reversed: Upright Fool: Jumping in without thinking Reversed Magician: feeling of inadequacy Upright Empress: emotional overflow Reversed Emperor: a cold, thoughtless man Upright Hierophant: conformity causes a loss of self Reversed Lovers: a one sided relationship Upright Chariot: an emotional journey Reversed Strength: self doubt, insecurity Upright Hermit: listen to one’s inner voice Reversed Wheel: loss of situational control Upright Justice: difficulty accepting the truth Reversed Hanged One: stalling Upright Death: difficulty accepting an end Reversed Temperance: extreme imbalances Upright Devil: an emotional affair Reversed Tower: must find inner strength to avoid disaster Upright Star: a search for hope and trust Reversed Moon: extreme fear or anxiety Upright Sun: joyful disregard for intuition Reversed Judgement: complete failure to listen to the self Upright World: failure to notice signs from the universe Before any card: You have doubts about (card) After any card: doubt, fear The Major Arcana represent significant life events. The Reversed High Priestess could indicate:
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