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The air conditioner in my house is broken. I know it's a first world problem, but the recent heat wave (the second terrible heat wave of this year) almost killed me. I can't do another summer of this, and I can't get anyone in to fix the A/C, either. I've called four places where nobody had availability. Two other places came in to do free estimates, and they never called me back with their estimates.
I get it, HVAC technicians are rolling in the dough this season, as everyone scrambles for fancy expensive new air conditioning, and I'm just a lowly gal with a broken unit. It could take days to repair, and where is the money in that? It's a project nobody wants. Roughly translated, I am miserable about my broken home, which is a very reversed four of wands place to be. I'll be honest, I'm thinking of selling this house as-is and moving farther north. I'm dead serious. I've been searching real estate listings and found an ugly little place by the water on an island in Canada. It's only appeal is that it looks like temperatures might be mild year-round. That's literally all I need. While I sit here in my hot dining room, let's see what the reversed four of wands can suggest to take my mind off this heat. 
The Four of Wands upright is joy, community, and togetherness.
Reversed, there are blocks or troubles surrounding one’s home environment, routines may be stifled, the home may be unhappy, or something is unstable. Questions answered by the reversed Four of Wands: Who? An ungrateful person What? A broken home Where? Outside the house When? Mid-April; Not until the issues are resolved Why? “To save your business, your job, your career, your relationship and your marriage. Choose to over communicate rather than not to communicate at all.” ~DJ Kyos Yes or No? Resolve issues before asking again The reversed Four of Wands 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 your missing item?
…a color? Green, dark blue; dark gray …a movie theme? Communication problems; transients
…a new career?
The reversed Four of Wands Before any card: Communication breakdown around (card) After any card: Family conflicts; a broken phone More from the four in Applied Tarot Reversed:
I just rewatched the Pursuit of Happyness the other day, so I guess I'll heat up a TV dinner and plan a trip to Russia, instead. I bet it's pretty cool there.
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My youngest child was on an adventure this summer studying Engineering in the UK. This past weekend he was supposed to take the bullet train to Paris and see some sights, unfortunately due to a global curse that will go unmentioned, he instead had to return home to the USA early. It's a bummer for a variety of reasons - first and worst is that he missed out on seeing France. Second is that it cost me something like two grand to get him on a different flight, as I couldn't transfer his pre-booked France flight over to an earlier UK flight. (I did get an e-ticket credit for if we ever fly that airline again, but honestly who is going anywhere with this plague still haunting us?) and third it threw things for a bit of a loop here at home, because our other kid had a guest staying who was borrowing my youngest's car and room, so there was a bit of scramble to share when the kid got home. I am well aware that these are all first world problems, but it's an example of how the Three of Wands reversed can bring travel delays, home and work frustrations, and a need for help and cooperation. Here are some more tips:  Upright, the Three of Wands indicates a time where conditions are favorable for success. The Three of Wands says your ship will come in! Reversed, several problems arise that makes success seem less likely. You might be too apprehensive to get started, you may lack planning and skills to move forward, or you might encounter too many obstacles and delays. Lastly, this card could indicate someone returning home after a long trip. Questions answered by the reversed Three of Wands: Who? Someone who is frustrated with a project What? A broken boat; an unfinished project; delays Where? Downtown; traffic When? The first week of April; After a stressful delay Why? “Delay is preferable to never.” ~Danish proverb Yes or No? It depends on the situation; after a wait The reversed Three of Wands 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 your missing item?
…a color? Green, red, turquoise …a movie theme? Delays; obstacles
…a new career?
The reversed Three of Wands Before any card: Cooperation is needed for (card) After any card: Delays; Lack of planning Thanks for adopting my kiddo for a month, UK! Applied Tarot Reversed is only £4.35 on Kindle
The motherboard on my laptop completely fried. While I do save most of my stuff to the cloud, I use Scrivener for my books and it was just on my hard drive. I've lost access to about four months worth of work on a romance novel I was writing. I'll try to bring the laptop in somewhere for data recovery, but for now I'm just trying to figure out what I can do on my old laptop, which is still humming along. I don't know why I ever thought I needed a new one. Sure, the graphics on this feel like something out of the 1990s, but at least drawing cartoons on it isn't going to fry the motherboard.
My point is this - being stuck or having progress reversed due to uncontrollable factors is a very reversed two of wands place to be. Let's see what we can do to perk ourselves up. 
The Two of Wands upright is the thoughtful planning before you commit to a project.
Reversed, there are a few interpretations for the Two of Wands. You may be feeling forced to make a decision too quickly. Alternatively, you’re feeling stuck due to factors outside yourself. You may also have to go inward to do some personal development before you can take action. Questions answered by the reversed Two of Wands: Who? Someone unable to get started What? An accident; a broken boat; indecision Where? The lake When? The last week of March; A couple of months wait Why? “No one can hit their target with their eyes closed.” ~ Paulo Coelho Yes or No? No The reversed Two of Wands 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 your missing item?
…a color? Black, green …a movie theme? Bad planning; limited options
…a new career?
The reversed Two of Wands Before any card: a lack of options surrounding (card) After any card: Indecision; lack of planning; fear
So, I guess I'll give up, eat a bowl of ramen, and start a new job as a boat captain. Onward, sailors!
Lately I've been bingeing college admissions videos - anything related to acceptances, rejections, applications, the senior year of high school, it works. I'm watching documentaries, dramas, comedies, amateur youtube videos - if it's about college admissions, then you name the medium and I've seen it. This obsessions probably has a lot to do with my trying to get my last kid into school, but I've always enjoyed the genre. So, now that I'm through every possible story there is, the only thing left to do is write one! Unfortunately, I have deadlines for a bunch of other projects, plus three assignments due this month for my grad school degree, so my idea will just have to remain in stasis - it's just an idea for the time being. This delay - wanting to do something new and creative but being unable to start, is a very reversed Ace of Wands energy.  Upright, the Ace of Wands is the birth of a new career, a bright idea, a new project being launched, or the spark of creativity.
Reversed, these fresh starts are delayed, and there is frustration and impatience. One might have no energy or enthusiasm, or there is plenty of inspiration but the querent is not grabbing at the opportunity. Questions answered by the reversed Ace of Wands: Who? An apathetic person; An arsonist What? A fire; A boring movie Where? A shack When? Later, now is not a good time. June through September, either the entire season of Summer (Northern Hemisphere) or Winter (Southern Hemisphere) Why? “The cure for boredom is curiosity. There is no cure for curiosity.” ~Dorothy Parker Yes or No? No The reversed Ace of Wands 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 your missing item?
…a color? Green …a movie theme? Uninspired; failure
…a new career?
The reversed Ace of Wands - Before any card: You’ve missed an opportunity for (card) After any card: Delays; bad news; creative blocks 
I'm stupid-pleased to announce that Applied Tarot REVERSED is now available through Amazon worldwide!
If you've been carefully shuffling your deck and asking specific, everyday questions, but your cards keep popping out all criss-cross applesauce, askew, and wonkified, this book is for you! In Applied Tarot Reversed, we take the basic interpretations and -sometimes literally!- turn them on their heads. When it comes to reversed cards, some meanings are the negative of its upright form, some are positive, some are opposite, some are personal, and others are completely different. How are you supposed to choose what to eat for dinner when that happens?!? Read Applied Tarot Reversed and find out! Still confused? Here's the trusty old 79th card - reversed! - to explain it: 
¿ What is the 79th card ?
Some Tarot decks have one or more extra Major Arcana cards. Often these are ultimate question cards, or have other specific names such as Gratitude, Artistry, or Ascension. Or occasionally, if you're like me, you’ll forget to remove a junk "joker" card before shuffling a brand new deck, and it will pop up in a reading. You can use that as your 79th card. Reversed, unless detailed in the book that comes with your particular deck, it has similar interpretations to upright, or it can be more personal, or more negative. Who? Who do you think? What? What do you think? Where? Wherever When? Maybe never Why? “We live in the world our questions create” ~David Cooperrider How: You figure it out Yes or No? Maybe! An action? Think more about your situation Place in your house, city, or world? Yes! Looking for a job, food, color? Keep looking! Movie? Something you’re ambivalent about watching – you might be surprised What should I clean? Whatever you’d like Where is my missing item? Unknown 79th Card reversed combinations: Any combination with this card turns the answer back into a question. For example, if you asked "what career should I look into" and pulled the Hierophant and the 79th card, your conscious mind might jump in and say "I love church! I could work there!" but ponder it a bit - you might realize you'd come to hate church if you were forced to attend it for work. The 79th card asks you to think about it. ¿
Wow! That 79th card didn't explain anything at all. Aren't you glad that card exists in your deck? It's almost completely useless, but it makes you think. Maybe. Hopefully.
There is no thinking involved when it comes to the Applied Tarot Reversed. Just buy it before it's gone forever*. Here are some links to a few international sites:
*It's not going anywhere. I don't know why I said that.
Read Applied Tarot Reversed and then let me know what you think!
I've finally finished all of Applied Tarot Reversed, so this week I have to fix some formatting, create the cover, and get it published. I'm hoping to have it out by the end of July. That's three months later than I was originally planning for, but not being able to finish is a very World Reversed way to do things. Incompletion is my signature style.  The World upright is achievement, completion, and feeling whole. When the card is reversed, it often means that completion is within reach, but there is something standing in the way. There are a few other reversed meanings that might be happening here:
Questions answered by The World Reversed: Who? A person unable to move on What? Nothing; unfinished projects Where? Nowhere; a place of stagnation When? The end of the year; Capricorn; during delays Why? “Ten years from now, make sure you can say that you chose your life, you didn’t settle for it.” ~Unknown Yes or No? No; possibly, after work is done The Reversed World Before any card: Delays and issues with (card) After any card: incompletion; immigration; problems The World Reversed 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? no color or all colors …a movie theme? Incompletion, immigration
…a new career?
Possible Major Arcana combinations with The World Reversed: Reversed Fool: No travel; trip cancelled Upright Magician: A lazy but skilled worker Reversed Priestess: Minor issues cause huge doubts Upright Empress: Achievement causes ongoing problems Reversed Emperor: Personal issues or baggage Upright Hierophant: Immigration woes Reversed Lovers: Acrimonious divorce Upright Chariot: Running on fumes; trip delays Reversed Strength: Insecurities; unmet goals Upright Hermit: Finishing a project alone Reversed Wheel: No end in sight to projects Upright Justice: Justice does not bring closure Reversed Hanged One: Querant is at fault Upright Death: Finished project is incomplete Reversed Temperance: Stroke; imbalance Upright Devil: A difficult child Reversed Tower: Paperwork or business problems Upright Star: Unjustified worries Reversed Moon: defection; exile; quitting Upright Judgement: A misunderstanding The Major Arcana represent significant life events. The World reversed could indicate:
 Whether upright or reversed, Judgement is a destiny card. It takes all the karma you have acquired and the choices you have made, and defines your purpose and destiny.
In a reversed position, there are a few things that could be happening here. Figure out which one is correct for you:
Questions answered by Judgement Reversed: Who? The indecisive one What? A missed opportunity Where? Where the test takes place When? No firm astrological dates; During the worst times; Stormy weather Why? “Self-doubt kills talent.” ~Edie McClurg Yes or No? No What should I clean?
Where are my keys?
Judgement Reversed as: …an action?
...a place in your house?
...a place in your city?
...a place in the world?
...something to eat?
...a color? White; gray ...a movie theme? Self-doubt; bad movies
...a new career?
Possible Major Arcana combinations with Judgement Reversed: Upright Fool: Extreme doubt about a new start Reversed Magician: Inability to find purpose Upright Priestess: Self doubt Reversed Empress: Bad parenting choices Upright Emperor: An audit Reversed Hierophant: Misdirected blame Upright Lovers: Couples counseling Reversed Chariot: Lost in the wilderness Upright Strength: One needs a personal trainer Reversed Hermit: Unwillingness to learn Upright Wheel: Cycles of self-loathing Reversed Justice: A very judgmental person Upright Hanged One: Indecisiveness Reversed Death: Change is necessary to move on Upright Temperance: Karma Reversed Devil: Regrets Upright Tower: A terrible illness Reversed Star: No hope; a lost cause Upright Moon: A difficult journey; rough water Reversed Sun:Severe mental illness & depression Upright World: Closure with regrets Before any card: Doubts surrounding (card) After any card: Bad karma; lessons not learned The Major Arcana represent significant life events. Judgement Reversed could indicate:
 The Sun is the happiest card in the deck. Even in a reversed position, the interpretation still promises that the sun will rise again soon. In most decks, the imagery on this card depicts excitement, joy and play.
With this card reversed, even the most ominous fortunes have positivity and enlightenment in them. Reversed, here are some things that might be happening:
Questions answered by The Sun Reversed: Who? A temporarily sad person; The least enthusiastic group member What? A small success; optimism Where? A shady spot When? July-August; a partly cloudy day; the vernal equinox; decent weather Why? “If only we’d stop trying to be happy we could have a pretty good time.” ~Edith Wharton Yes or No? Yes, after a few minor issues What should I clean?
Where are my keys?
The Sun Reversed as: …an action?
…a place in your house?
…a place in your city?
…a place in the world?
…something to eat?
…a color? Purple, blue, red …a movie theme? Sadness, trying, no enthusiasm
…a new career?
Possible Major Arcana combinations with The Sun Reversed: Reversed Fool: No confidence in new beginning Upright Magician: One needs to get started Reversed Priestess: Slowly coming around to an idea Upright Empress: Postpartum depression Reversed Emperor: Disappointing career Upright Hierophant: Obligatory church visit Reversed Lovers: A breakup Upright Chariot: Don’t put the cart before the horse Reversed Strength: Many small obstacles ahead Upright Hermit: Work or knowledge difficulties Reversed Wheel: The future is unknowable at this time Upright Justice: A difficult truth to hear Reversed Hanged One: Stagnation is sadness Upright Death: An upsetting change Reversed Temperance: Mental illness Upright Devil: An addictive personality Reversed Tower: Suffering and negativity Upright Star: Hope after sadness Reversed Moon: Misinterpretation of situations Upright Judgement: Closure after some delay Reversed World: An incomplete project Before any card: Unrealistic expectations about (card) After any card: Sadness, pessimism, ego The Major Arcana represent significant life events. The Sun Reversed could indicate:
I've just returned home from an jam-packed 8-day driving tour of the California coast, where we toured 12 universities for our youngest, plus saw a variety of touristy sites and even had time for down days for beach time and massages. It was a rush, it was non-stop, but it was also refreshing and different after a long 15 months of stress and quarantine. It was very much a reversed moon vacation - a good journey with only small issues, and little to no anxiety.  Upright, the Moon encapsulates the word foreboding. It indicates a difficult journey that must be taken to move on.
Reversed, the Moon is one of those tricky cards where there are a number of interpretations that might apply depending on who is asking and what they are asking about. Figure out what is correct for you:
Questions answered by The Moon Reversed: Who? The active one; the most honest person What? A minor issue; an easy decision to make Where? Beside a lake; where the moon reflects When? During a full moon; during a new moon; late June to July; summer solstice; daytime Why? “You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step.” ~Martin Luther King Yes or No? Probably yes What should I clean?
Where are my keys?
The Moon Reversed as: …an action?
…a place in your house?
…a place in your city?
…a place in the world?
…something to eat?
…a color? Orange, white …a movie theme? Releasing fear, self-deceit
…a new career?
Possible Major Arcana combinations with The Moon Reversed: Upright Fool: Unwarranted fear of new things Reversed Magician:Confusion; misrepresentation Upright Priestess: Questioning oneself Reversed Empress: Overwhelming anxiety Upright Emperor: Overcoming business obstacles Reversed Hierophant: Unconventional tactics Upright Lovers: Misguided fear about the relationship – everything is fine Reversed Chariot: Obstacles are in one’s way Upright Strength: Training for a dangerous job Reversed Hermit: Blocked intuition; ignorance Upright Wheel: Time brings an end to confusion Reversed Justice: A misinterpretation of facts Upright Hanged One: Release fear and just do it Reversed Death: Focusing on minor problems Upright Temperance: Getting help for anxiety Reversed Devil: Finally breaking bad habits Upright Tower: Small problem becomes a big one Reversed Star: Discouragement; insomnia Upright Sun: Freedom, success after trials Reversed Judgement: No need to doubt a choice Upright World: Trusting one’s intuition Before any card: Your fears about (card) are unfounded After any card: Resolution; the end of anxiety The Major Arcana represent significant life events. The Moon Reversed could indicate:
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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