How Can Reversed Tarot Cards Be Read?

Reversed Tarot cards can add depth to your reading by revealing energy blocks, imbalances, underlying issues, unknown opportunities, and internalized energy. There are several approaches to interpreting reversed cards, including considering them as representing the opposite of their upright meaning.

Reversals can be read multiple ways, such as as the opposite of the card’s upright meaning or that the card is upright. To get started, consider the other cards in the reading and look for themes across the different cards in the spread. For example, the Four of Cups can be reversed to represent the opposite of someone who is anxious and always takes extra precautions.

The Fool reversed means the opposite—someone who is anxious and always takes extra precautions. The Two of Wands comes up reversed, traditionally associated with boldness and confidence. Many readers don’t use reverses, but reading each card as if it’s upright can still reveal the energies.

The tradition of reading cards reversed is practical, as sometimes the cards appear upside down. Some readers have decided that if “fate” occurs, the cards will appear upside down. Reading reversals means reading the full spectrum of a tarot card when upright.

In summary, interpreting reversed Tarot cards is a personal and intuitive choice, and there are four simple yet powerful methods to help you go deeper in your Tarot readings. By considering the opposite of the card’s upright meaning, interpreting reversed cards, and recognizing the full spectrum of a tarot card when upright, you can enhance your Tarot readings and uncover unconscious thought patterns.