What does upright and reversed mean in tarot cards?

Upright and reversed cards are positions in the spread. The upright position is the one where the figure is standing and the reversed position is the one where the figure is lying down. If you draw a deck of cards and lay them out on a table, the upright positions are those cards with the figure looking towards you and the reversed positions are those with the figure looking away.

What does upright mean in a tarot card?

The upright position in a card usually indicates a positive or favorable situation. For example, an upright card showing a happy couple symbolizing a relationship in a romantic relationship card or an upright card showing the sun symbolizing strength and sensuality. An upright card also can indicate a situation in which you are successfully standing up for yourself and your beliefs or in which you are moving forward in a positive direction toward your goals.

What does reversed mean in a tarot card?

When an upright card is reversed, it means that it is showing the negative force of the card that initially appeared upright. The card could represent something that was blocking you from a goal you wanted to accomplish. This reversed card can sometimes indicate that you have to let go of the past and move forward. It can also mean that you may have to work twice as hard to achieve what you want now that you have obstacles to work around.

What does upright mean in tarot cards?

An upright card means that the figure is standing with most of their body facing forward or up. An inverted card is turned with their head down or backward. These two positions are archetymically associated with the beginning and end of a journey, and the journey is often one that is experienced in the mind, such as an energetic awakening or enlightenment.

What does reversed mean in tarot readings?

The upright position is the normal position of a card when it is placed on a table. Reversed cards are turned over and displayed with the back of the card towards the reader. Reversed cards are often used when something is complete. If a card shows a couple and the woman is pregnant, the card could represent a pregnant woman in the reversed position. Reversed cards are also used when someone is in a process of change and moving from one environment or situation to another.