Your Free Guide To The Meanings Of The Reversed Minor Arcana

The Minor Arcana Tarot deck consists of 56 cards, divided into four suits: Wands, Cups, Swords, and Pentacles. Each suit represents a different aspect of life, and each card within the suit has its own unique meaning. In this blog post, we will provide a brief summary of the reversed meanings of all Minor Arcana Tarot cards.

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Pentacles Suit:

Ace of Pentacles reversed: Missed opportunities, lack of stability, and financial insecurity.

Two of Pentacles reversed: Imbalance, lack of flexibility, and difficulty managing priorities.

Three of Pentacles reversed: Lack of collaboration, lack of teamwork, and difficulty creating something lasting.

Four of Pentacles reversed: Letting go of control, releasing possessiveness, and finding security in freedom.

Five of Pentacles reversed: Recovery from financial struggle, rebuilding community, and finding hope.

Six of Pentacles reversed: Greed, taking without giving, and selfishness.

Seven of Pentacles reversed: Impatience, lack of progress, investment problems, feeling unfulfilled, and lack of rewards.

Eight of Pentacles reversed: Lack of focus, lack of skill, feeling stuck, lack of progress, and shoddy workmanship.

Nine of Pentacles reversed: Financial instability, over-reliance on others, lack of independence, materialism, and overspending.

Ten of Pentacles reversed: Financial loss, family conflicts, breakdown in communication, loss of inheritance, and lack of stability.

Page of Pentacles reversed: Lack of progress, missed opportunities, procrastination, and unrealistic expectations.

Knight of Pentacles reversed: Laziness, stagnation, lack of progress, stubbornness, and boredom.

Queen of Pentacles reversed: Co-dependency, financial insecurity, overprotectiveness, and neglecting self-care.

King of Pentacles reversed: Financial instability, greed, materialism, lack of focus, and poor leadership.

Cups Suit:

Ace of Cups reversed: Emotional blockage, lack of connection, and spiritual disconnection.

Two of Cups reversed: Disharmony, imbalance, and miscommunication.

Three of Cups reversed: Disappointment, missed opportunities, and isolation.

Four of Cups reversed: Lack of gratitude, being closed off, and missing out on opportunities.

Five of Cups reversed: Acceptance, moving on, and finding closure.

Six of Cups reversed: Living in the past, holding onto grudges, and refusing to move forward.

Seven of Cups reversed: Clear thinking, focus, and practical decision making.

Eight of Cups reversed: Stagnation, indecisiveness, and fear of change.

Nine of Cups reversed: Lack of satisfaction, unfulfilled desires, and emotional emptiness.

Ten of Cups reversed: Family conflict, disconnection, and lack of emotional fulfilment.

Page of Cups reversed: Blocked creativity, emotional immaturity, unrealistic expectations, and moodiness.

Knight of Cups reversed: Emotional instability, fickleness, over-romanticising and lack of commitment.

Queen of Cups reversed: Emotional instability, co-dependency, mood swings, and emotional manipulation.

King of Cups reversed: Emotional instability, emotional manipulation, moodiness, and lack of emotional control.

Wands Suit:

Ace of Wands reversed: Lack of inspiration, blocked creativity, and missed opportunities.

Two of Wands reversed: Lack of planning, indecisiveness, and uncertainty.

Three of Wands reversed: Delayed progress, setbacks, and lack of growth.

Four of Wands reversed: Disharmony, instability, and lack of celebration.

Five of Wands reversed: Avoidance of conflict, lack of competition, and passive aggression.

Six of Wands reversed: Lack of recognition, defeat, and public humiliation.

Seven of Wands reversed: Lack of self-confidence, giving up, and surrender.

Eight of Wands reversed: Delays, slow progress, and miscommunication.

Nine of Wands reversed: Lack of resilience, giving up, and being easily defeated.

Ten of Wands reversed: Feeling overwhelmed, lack of delegation, and inability to ask for help.

Page of Wands reversed: Lack of inspiration, boredom, delays, impatience, and lack of confidence.

Knight of Wands reversed: Recklessness, impulsiveness, burnout, lack of direction, and delays.

Queen of Wands reversed: Selfishness, insecurities, lack of confidence, and controlling behaviour.

King of Wands reversed: Aggressiveness, impulsiveness, egotism, lack of vision, and dishonesty.

Swords Suit:

Ace of Swords reversed: Confusion, mental fog, and lack of clarity.

Two of Swords reversed: Indecision, avoidance, and being stuck in a rut.

Three of Swords reversed: Healing, forgiveness, and emotional recovery.

Four of Swords reversed: Restlessness, lack of peace, and feeling trapped.

Five of Swords reversed: Making amends, reconciliation, and learning from defeat.

Six of Swords reversed: Resistance to change, feeling stuck, and lack of progress.

Seven of Swords reversed: Consequences of deceit, being caught in a lie, and facing the truth.

Eight of Swords reversed: Breaking free from limiting beliefs, self-doubt, and fear.

Nine of Swords reversed: Recovery from anxiety, facing fears, and finding peace.

Ten of Swords reversed: Recovery from painful endings, new beginnings, and healing.

Page of Swords reversed: Dishonesty, deception, communication problems, lack of clarity, and confusion.

Knight of Swords reversed: Irrationality, recklessness, impulsiveness, lack of direction, and conflict.

Queen of Swords reversed: Coldness, bitterness, resentment, lack of empathy, and dishonesty.

King of Swords reversed: Abusing power, manipulation, cruelty, dishonesty, and misuse of authority.

Conclusion

The reversed meanings of the Minor Arcana Tarot cards offer important insights into areas of our lives that may need attention or improvement. While they may seem challenging or negative at first, they can also be seen as opportunities for growth and self-awareness.

By exploring the meanings of each reversed Minor Arcana card, we can gain a deeper understanding of our own motivations, behaviours, and patterns. By using this knowledge to make positive changes, we can move towards a more fulfilling and empowered life. So, don't be afraid to embrace the wisdom of the reversed Minor Arcana Tarot cards, and use their insights to guide you on your journey towards personal growth and transformation.

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