Tarot 101: Reversals: What They Actually Mean

When a tarot card shows up upside-down, that's called a reversal. It doesn't automatically mean "bad" or "the opposite." Think of it as the same energy as the upright card, but with a twist in tone or direction.


Common ways readers approach reversals:

  • Blocked energy: Something about the card's theme feels stuck or delayed.
  • Internalized: Instead of being outer events, it's happening more inside you.
  • Excess or imbalance: The energy of the card is overdone, underdone, or skewed.

👉 Example: 

  • The Sun upright = joy, clarity, positivity. 
  • The Sun reversed = joy is harder to access, or clarity is delayed, but the energy is still there beneath the surface.


⟐ Tip: Don't panic if a reversal shows up. Start by reading it upright, then ask: is this energy hidden, slowed down, or flipped into a challenge?


Good luck on your Tarot journey!

-StarredSprig ðŸ’œ

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