Temperance Reversed

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:​

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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
 

1. Imbalance causing mistakes or misconduct
2. A need to back down and re-align the self
3. Greed, excess
4. A change is required

 
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?

• Don’t clean today; have a nap instead

 
Where are my keys?

• In the couch cushions

  
Temperance Reversed as:
 …an action?

• Make gradual changes
  
• Compromise
• Ask for help

 …a place in your house?

• Bed
• The stovetop
• The faucet

 
…a place in your city?

• The beach
• The bank
• A dance studio

 
…a place in the world?

• Victoria or Niagara falls
• Mount St. Helens or Pompeii
• Persia

 
…something to eat?

• Grapes

• Fast food

• Beans, Minute rice, other fast items

 
…a color? Red, grape
 
…a movie theme? Impatience; sensitivity; flood

• Wreck-It Ralph
• Fantasia
• Poseidon

 
…a new career?

• Writer or Author
• Trades like welding or plumbing
• Freelancer
• Veterinary assistant

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:

• A difficult emotional period
• An inability to reach consensus
• A terrible flood, Tsunami or storm