 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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Well, the 9-day intensive program of my MFA program is done and now I'm freeeeee! But I'm not, really, because now the really hard work begins and I have a bunch of projects to turn in this summer, no set schedule to do them except one I have to make myself, and no one to keep me on task. So while the freedom is a very reversed Devil place to be, so is the ability to slag off. I'd better make sure I get it right. Read on to learn more about the Devil reversed!  Upright, the Devil is indicative of addictions, greed, and learned helplessness. Reversed, there are often more positive interpretations of the upright card, but do watch out that it’s not the upright meaning even more intensified. Figure out which meaning is correct for you:
Questions answered by The Devil Reversed: Who? Someone who has recently broken free What? Natural items Where? The Earth; a farm When? December to January; planting season; the harvest Why? “As soon as we left the ground, I knew I had to fly.” ~Amelia Earhart Yes or No? Not until you free yourself What should I clean?
Where are my keys?
The Devil Reversed as: …an action?
…a place in your house?
…a place in your city?
…a place in the world?
…something to eat?
…a color? Dark blue …a movie theme? Breaking free, rehabilitation
…a new career?
Possible Major Arcana combinations with The Devil Reversed: Reversed Fool: Carefree abandon Upright Magician: Manifestation of desires Reversed Priestess: Breaking free of emotional blackmail or a difficult emotional period Upright Empress: Nature; fertility; harvest Reversed Emperor: Breaking free of tyranny Upright Hierophant: An ethical decision Reversed Lovers: An amicable divorce Upright Chariot: A protest; bucking trends Reversed Strength: Freedom brings insecurity Upright Hermit: One knows what they need to do Reversed Wheel: Trying to recover from a string of bad luck Upright Justice: Clarity in confusing times Reversed Hanged One: Fear of freedom Upright Death: Rehab; preventing death Reversed Temperance: Taking freedom to excess Upright Tower: A shocking and surprising (usually positive) end to a serious problem Reversed Star: Too shaken up to love Upright Moon: Freedom is only an idea or dream Reversed Sun: A difficult end to partnership Upright Judgement: A new beginning; freedom Reversed World: A delay to independence; immigration problems Before any card: Breaking free from (card) After any card: Rehabilitation; independence The Major Arcana represent significant life events. The Devil reversed could indicate:
Sorry for the lack of cards posted recently. I'm in the middle of a 9-day intensive educational session for a Master's program that I've somehow gotten mysef into, and I'm super stressed out and have no idea what my thesis is anymore. I'm unbalanced, confused, overworked, emotional and in need of some sort of structure if I want to succeed at this program. It's a very reversed Temperance place to be.... which is great because apparently I left off of bloogging right here, at reversed Temperance. Let's look at the card:  Temperance upright, commonly depicted as an angel pouring equal parts of water between two cups, reminds us to stay calm during turmoil in order to get things done.
In reverse, however, something is out of balance in the grand scheme of things. Perhaps the querent is rushing to a decision, or clashing with a foe. There are a few things that could possibly be happening here
Questions answered by Temperance Reversed: Who? An aggressive or reactionary person What? Emotional turmoil Where? Where a spill or flood occurs When? November to December; During a flood or rainstorm; Without notice Why? “When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves” ~ Viktor Frankl Yes or No? Not yet, work is needed What should I clean?
Where are my keys?
Temperance 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, grape …a movie theme? Impatience; sensitivity; flood
…a new career?
Possible Major Arcana combinations with Temperance Reversed: Upright Fool: Not watching where you’re going Reversed Magician: Sabotage; deceit Upright Priestess: Subconscious warning Reversed Empress: Bad weather; growth delayed Upright Emperor: A male figure is struggling Reversed Hierophant: A rebellious teenager Upright Lovers: A very emotional connection Reversed Chariot: Bad weather disrupts travel Upright Strength: Trying to control emotions Reversed Hermit: Loneliness; mental illness Upright Wheel: Extreme changes; bipolarity Reversed Justice: A crime of passion Upright Hanged One: A needless sacrifice Reversed Death: Extreme changes; bipolarity Upright Devil: Selfishness; greed Reversed Tower: Chaos is temporary Upright Star: Some difficulty finding hope Reversed Moon: An emotional journey; therapy Upright Sun: Mania or Manic disorder Reversed Judgement: Refusal to listen to wisdom from those around you Upright World: The mind is over-saturated Before any card: Control your emotions about (card) After any card: imbalance, mental illness The Major Arcana represent significant life events. Temperance Reversed could indicate:
This is not the card I wanted to start on for June 1st, the first day of what should be a celebratory and rainbow-colored Pride month... but I didn't really time my blog posts very well, did I? That's a very death reversed thing to screw up, so I guess it fits. Let's jump right in:
The upright Death card is about chaos and transformation. However, reversed it is a more devastating change – such as a major loss, upheaval, or even death. Reversed, there are a few other things that could be happening here. Figure out which one is correct for you:
Questions answered by Death Reversed: Who? A dying person; someone resistant to change What? A death Where? A room that has stayed the same; a funeral; Russia When? October-November; after a delay; after a death Why? “He who rejects change is the architect of decay. The only human institution which rejects progress is the cemetery.” ~Harold Wilson Yes or No? No What should I clean?
Where are my keys?
Death 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, grey, greige, tan …a movie theme? Resistance to change; death
…a new career?
Possible Major Arcana combinations with Death Reversed: Reversed Fool: A reckless decision Upright Magician: Being ghosted; ghosting Reversed Priestess: Sadness; grief; regret Upright Empress: Lateness; baby is overdue Reversed Emperor: Trouble at work; firing Upright Hierophant: Unwilling to follow rules Reversed Lovers: Separation, divorce Upright Chariot: Difficult but vital journey Reversed Strength: Illness; death Upright Hermit: Unwillingness to accept truth Reversed Wheel: There is nothing you can do Upright Justice: Justice resolves after delay Reversed Hanged One: Victim mentality Upright Temperance: Impatience; fear of delay Reversed Devil: Relapse; overdose Upright Tower: Delays after a sudden disaster Reversed Star: Discouragement; insecurity Upright Moon: Unconscious fears Reversed Sun: Disappointments; loss Upright Judgement: A difficult problem is resolved Reversed World: A person unable to finish what they’ve started Before any card: Inability to accept (card) After any card: Loss; defeat; delays The Major Arcana represent significant life events. Death Reversed could indicate:
Applied Tarot Reversed is delayed due to my constant disappointment and running away from troubles. I am Death Personified! But do take a look at Applied Tarot for information about this groovy card when it's upright! 
My neighbor's car got broken into last night. I found out because a police officer knocked on my door and asked to see my video camera footage. It's extra terrible because the neighbor was parked just a few feet too far up the road, so the camera didn't catch anyone or anything.
His unfortunate day reminded me of this Tarot spread I use when my day is just not behaving like a day is supposed to behave. Although my morning wasn't quite so bad as the neighbor's (knock wood) I did receive a frustrating email from my kids' school, and I'm kinda pissed about it. Without getting into too much personal detail, my child is going through some pandemic-related school nonsense, and as the school year draws to a close it's looking more and more like he won't be able to maintain a reasonable GPA. Although his SAT score was an impressive 1550 (which I will repeat to anyone for the rest of time because I'm just so damn proud of him) without the GPA he needs, he's probably not going to make it into his dream math/computer science post-secondary institution. It's a bummer, but I digress. The school's email this morning was a frustrating reminder of that issue, and it has put me in a bad mood now. Time for a Tarot Spread for a Frustrating Day! Play along with me. Card 1: What is Going On?
Card 2: What Can I do?
Card 3: Who Can Help Me?
Card 4: Look Ahead to This
Bah, okay. Maybe I'll let this one go. The two of wands also suggests eating Raspberry bars and watching Moneyball, so that sounds like a great distraction from frustration, as well. Price Drop! Starting tomorrow and for a limited time, Applied Tarot will be just $5.99 on Kindle ($6.99 in Canada). As always, it's free on Kindle Unlimited.  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   Justice is the purveyor of truth and honesty. In almost every deck she bears the scales, weighing right and wrong, and declaring that if you've been good, good things will happen to you. If you have been bad, well - you know.
When Justice is reversed, it may be time to pay the price for the wrongs you have committed, or it could be that the wrongs that have been committed against you will be rectified. Figure out which is true for you:
Questions answered by Justice: Who? A criminal; An unjust judge or jury What? Injustice Where? A courtroom; an unbuilt structure When? A time of denial; September-October Why? “He who permits himself to tell a lie once, finds it much easier to do it the second time.” ~ Thomas Jefferson Yes or No? No, not until justice is restored What should I clean?
Where are my keys?
Justice Reversed as: …an action?
…a place in your house?
…a place in your city?
…a place in the world?
...something to eat?
...a color? Rust ...a movie theme? Injustice, lies, dishonesty
...a new career?
Possible Major Arcana combinations with Justice Reversed: Reversed Fool: A reckless youth; an old liar Upright Magician: A highly skilled thief Reversed Priestess: Negative self-talk Upright Empress:Inheritance of dishonest means Reversed Emperor: Tyrannical abuse Upright Hierophant: Tradition is unjust Reversed Lovers: Infidelity; partnership ends Upright Chariot: A boat ride; imbalanced trip Reversed Strength: Vulnerable to loss or thievery Upright Hermit: Seeking the truth is difficult Reversed Wheel: Balance will not be restored Upright Hanged One: The scapegoat Reversed Death: Refusing to be held accountable Upright Temperance: Stoicism while facing lies Reversed Devil: Freedom from imprisonment Upright Tower:An intervention restores justice Reversed Star: Faithlessness in karmic justice Upright Moon: A guilty conscience Reversed Sun: Life isn’t fair Upright Judgement: Remembering injustices and attempts at karmic restoration Reversed World: No justice is obtained Before any card: Unfairness in (card) After any card: Injustice, dishonesty The Major Arcana represent significant life events. Justice Reversed could indicate:
 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: |
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