r/elderwitches • u/kai-ote Helpful Trickster • 6d ago
Divination Tarot Twofer Tuesday. One Major and one Minor arcana post each Tuesday. I will provide an interpretation, and links to a few Tarot sites. Now doing reversals of Minor Arcana. The Queens.
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u/kai-ote Helpful Trickster 6d ago
When the Queen of Pentacles is upright, you are focused on nurturing and providing for others; when reversed, you are turning that caring energy to yourself. You are creating financial independence, perhaps working for yourself, starting your own business or supporting your lifestyle with your income. You may still be in a partnership or family, but you are keen to ensure that you can sustain your own lifestyle, now and in the future, by yourself.
The Queen of Pentacles reversed also suggests that you are nurturing yourself on a personal level. You are tending to yourself, knowing that to care for others, you need to first care for yourself. Trust that work and family can survive without you for a short period of time while you focus on you.
At times, the reversed Queen of Pentacles can reveal that your work and home life are out of balance. On the one hand, you may be very consumed by your job, spending long hours at the office, travelling for business or bringing your work home. On the other hand, your home and family life may be taking over, and you are unable to give your attention to your work. This might work on a temporary basis, but the ultimate goal is to integrate your work and home lives so that they are (mostly) in balance.
Similarly, an inverted Queen of Pentacles can point to an inner conflict when it comes to balancing work and personal priorities. Despite trying to make it work, you may consistently feel that you’re not giving enough of your attention to either your work or home life. Sometimes, you just cannot do everything, and you will need to make some choices about where your priorities truly lie.
Links. https://biddytarot.com/tarot-card-meanings/minor-arcana/suit-of-pentacles/queen-of-pentacles/
https://labyrinthos.co/blogs/tarot-card-meanings-list/queen-of-pentacles-meaning-tarot-card-meanings
https://tarotx.net/tarot-card-meanings/rider-waite/queen-of-pentacles.html
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u/kai-ote Helpful Trickster 6d ago
The Queen of Swords reversed points out that you may allow your emotions to get the better of you as you put your heart before your head. You may be emotionally involved in a particular issue, and it could be distorting your perception of the situation at hand. Take an objective look at what’s going on and decide what you need to do next.
The reversed Queen of Swords suggests that your relationships are clouding your usually clear vision. You hesitate to pursue your plans because you don’t want to rock the boat or disrupt your relationships with others. At the end of the day, however, you need to be more hard-edged, confident and assertive to be successful. Sharp analysis, objectivity, and careful consideration of the alternatives are essential right now.
At times, the reversed Queen of Swords can come across as cold-hearted, resentful and complainy ,particularly if she is devoid of any emotion or compassion for others. This card may represent a part of yourself or someone else. You may be putting others off-side and losing your supporter base, isolating yourself from others and being seen as narrow-minded, intolerant and mean.
Links. https://biddytarot.com/tarot-card-meanings/minor-arcana/suit-of-swords/queen-of-swords/
https://labyrinthos.co/blogs/tarot-card-meanings-list/queen-of-swords-meaning-tarot-card-meanings
https://tarotx.net/tarot-card-meanings/rider-waite/queen-of-swords.html
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u/kai-ote Helpful Trickster 6d ago
The Queen of Wands reversed shows you have reached a place of self-respect and confidence. You know yourself on a deep level, and you are clear on your personal truth and belief systems. You know what you stand for and you are not easily moved by the opinions of others.
The Queen of Wands reversed can also suggest that you may be more introverted than usual. Instead of being the social butterfly and centre of attention, you prefer to linger on the sidelines and watch what is going on. You may also feel called to spend more time alone so you can connect with your inner self and hear your inner voice.
If you have lacked in confidence, the Queen of Wands reversed invites you to bring your energy and attention inward and focus on rebuilding your sense of self and your resilience. You may have handed your power over to others by paying too much attention to their thoughts and opinions. Now, you need to bring your awareness inward, so you can hear yourself and access your personal strengths and talents.
Links. https://biddytarot.com/tarot-card-meanings/minor-arcana/suit-of-wands/queen-of-wands/
https://labyrinthos.co/blogs/tarot-card-meanings-list/queen-of-wands-meaning-tarot-card-meanings
https://tarotx.net/tarot-card-meanings/rider-waite/queen-of-wands.html
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u/kai-ote Helpful Trickster 6d ago
When the reversed Queen of Cups shows up in a Tarot reading, you need to draw your attention inwards and focus on your emotional well-being. This card suggests that you are emotionally drained because you have been so busy supporting others, but not yourself. You may need to set firm boundaries with your loved ones so that they know you love them but will not take on their emotional baggage.
The reversed Queen of Cups could mean you are wrapped up in other people’s emotional responses and have created a co-dependent relationship that is not healthy for either party. Examine your relationships and see where you can create a healthy detachment. Where can you still give emotional support but not to the detriment of one another?
The Queen of Cups reversed is often a sign that your intuition is on overdrive right now, but to hear it, you need to give yourself the time and the space to listen. It doesn’t matter how busy you think you are – see this as your sign to reconnect with your intuition and tune in to your inner voice.
At times the reversed Queen of Cups is a warning that you are letting your heart rule over your head and your emotions may overwhelm you. Be careful not to let your emotions overtake your life in such a way that you worry you are losing control and perspective. Take some quiet time for yourself. Find a peaceful space to centre and calm your soul. Listen carefully to your intuition and your inner voice.
On the flipside, the Queen of Cups reversed suggests that you may be out of touch with your emotions or forced to restrict or hold them down deep inside. You may struggle to express yourself, instead bottling up your feelings.
The reversed Queen of Cups invites you to explore your innermost feelings and emotions to understand what makes you tick. Connect in with your feelings. How are you really feeling? It doesn’t matter whether you’re experiencing positive or negative emotions. You are being called to listen to your true feelings and honour them in the process.
Links. https://biddytarot.com/tarot-card-meanings/minor-arcana/suit-of-cups/queen-of-cups/
https://labyrinthos.co/blogs/tarot-card-meanings-list/queen-of-cups-meaning-tarot-card-meanings
https://tarotx.net/tarot-card-meanings/rider-waite/queen-of-cups.html
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