What does it mean to have a tarot card reversed?

Opposite meaning of the upright Tarot card Many Tarot readers who use reversals simply believe the reversed Tarot card delivers the exact opposite message of the upright card. For example, if The Devil card shows up in a reading it can indicate being trapped, whereas the reversed Devil card can indicate being set free.

Can you read your own Tarot cards?

The short answer is YES! It is totally OK to read Tarot for yourself. In fact, I’m going to go out on a limb here and say that reading Tarot for yourself is even more valuable and more impactful than having your Tarot cards read for you by a professional.

What does upright mean in tarot?

An upright Tarot card represents ‘externally expressed energy’. That is, the energy of that Tarot card is expressed outwardly into the world and is experienced in your external environment and in your relationships with people and situations. On the other hand, reversed Tarot cards are internally expressed energy.

Does the Death card mean death in Tarot?

Although it is the Tarot card that many people fear, Death generally does not mean physical death. This Major Arcana card can also signify the need to let go of old issues or beliefs when it appears in a Tarot spread.

Should you read tarot cards in the reversed position?

(Psst… If you choose not to read with reversals, and a reversed Tarot card accidentally makes its way into your reading, then just turn it the right way up… or, have a go at reading it in the reversed position! You might be surprised at the new insight it offers.)

Why do tarot cards face you when you read?

Often, an image will catch your eye and tell a particular story, which you can then convey to your client. If the card is upright, that image is going to look different and perhaps tell a different story to if it is reversed. So, having the cards facing you help you to see this story in the way it is being portrayed.

What does the tarot card mean in a relationship?

You ask the Tarot about a challenging relationship but when you interpret the Tarot cards in your reading, nothing makes sense. For the present situation, you draw the Sun (a card filled with positive energy) but your relationship feels anything but ‘sunny’.

Why are my tarot cards failing Me?

You or your Tarot cards have been exposed to a lot of negative energy (for example, a particularly negative client, or a challenging situation in your own personal life) Your Tarot readings are beginning to feel unclear, disconnected or ‘stuck’ Your cards have fallen all over the floor or had some other sort of accident