How to Read Reversed Tarot Cards
If you've been reading tarot cards for a while, perhaps you've kept your cards upright and haven't encountered the reversal of a card. Maybe you have chosen to read the cards regularly when they appear reversed in the spread. If you want to add more depth to your tarot readings, being able to read reversed cards will help you get more from a reading.
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Instructions
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Before you do a reading, consciously acknowledge your intention to read the cards as reversed. You may even want to state it out loud. If you've ignored the reversal of the cards, this step is important, because your energy helps to align the cards. This change must be kept in mind throughout the reading.
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Do your reading as you normally would. Place your cards in their normal positions in the spread, and regard the meaning of each card individually, as well as in connection with the other cards.
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Turn the tarot card over. If it's reversed, first read the card as you would have if it were upright. The signifiers are all the same. The illustration should arouse the same intuitive feelings and carry the same meaning.
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Consider the reversal of the tarot card after reading it regularly. A reversed card means the same as an upright card, only diminished in some way. Often, a reversed card signifies what is meant to be, but hasn't been realized yet. Maybe something in your life is hindering you from expressing the energy in the card freely.
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Notice the proportion of reversed and upright tarot cards and in your reading. If you notice that a large proportion of your cards are upright, this means your energies are, in general, flowing freely. Your spirit is expressing itself powerfully. If the majority of the cards are reversed, perhaps this is a sign that something in your life is stifling your energy.
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Tips & Warnings
After reading reversed tarot, you may prefer to read the cards regularly. This is fine. Remember, your energy and intention governs the reading, so if you choose to read all cards as upright, the cards are meant to be read as such. Just be sure to make a conscious decision before beginning your reading.
