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The Four of Pentacles – Tarot Card Meanings and Interpretations

 The Four of Pentacles

Key Words) Possessiveness, Stability, Frugality, Stinginess, Clingy, Hoarding, Not willing to invest out of fear of loss, Holding on to the old and familiar, Pinching pennies, Greed, Budgeting, Protecting yourself

The Four of Pentacles depicts a man holding onto his pentacles with all his might. It is as though he is afraid to let go and lose the limited amount that he has.

The Four of Pentacles can indicate you will be in this sort of scarcity mentality where you feel you have limited resources so you desperately try to hold onto what you do have out of fear.

Your focus on conserving may be hindering your ability to fully enjoy and appreciate what you already have, or it may be blocking new opportunities from entering your life.

In any case, this card signifies difficulty in letting go and trusting the process. When the Four of Pentacles appears, ask yourself, what am I afraid to release?

It is very difficult for something to grow if we don’t let go. How can a child fully grow into their own person if their parents smother them. At some point their child must leave the nest and find their own way in life otherwise they are stay stuck in childhood forever.

Similarly, if we hold onto our pennies and don’t invest them sensibly into our projects or business, how can it grow into more money? Yes this could be a risk but if we don’t invest it sensibly, we cannot grow it either. If we close ourselves off from others because of fear, we also close ourselves off from experiencing love. The Four of Pentacles can be an indication that we are blocking opportunities coming in because of this mindset.

General

The Four of Pentacles can mean you have a scarcity mindset regarding your financial and material resources. You may fear not having enough so you become overly cautious with your money, counting every penny and saving excessively.

Seeing The Four of Pentacles crop up in a general reading can mean that your finances are, or will be tight in the future. It can indicate you may go through a period of financial scarcity so you may need to find ways to scrimp, budget and save to get by.

Love

Seeing the Four of Pentacles appear in a love reading may indicate a few things. For one, it could mean that you are (or will be) involved with a partner who is very possessive of you.

I commonly see the Four of Pentacles represent partners who are very controlling. It can mean that you are, or will become involved with someone who wants to keep you all to themselves and watch and monitor your every move.

They may even attempt to control your dress, speech and try and prevent you from seeing other people. Seeing the Four of Pentacles can be a major red flag in this way so be cautious when you see this come up, especially if it appears with other cards such as the Knight of Swords.

The Four of Pentacles can also mean that you become involved with someone who is unwilling to open up to you. Whenever I see the imagery on The Four of Pentacles, I cannot help but notice that the figure is tightly crossing his arms where his chest is. It is like he is determined not to let anyone into his heart. This person you become involved with may be so frightened of getting hurt that you feel that you cannot get close to this person.

Alternatively, The Four of Pentacles may represent that you yourself are scared of opening up to others and getting hurt. You may actively reject potential partners, refuse to date or share your true feelings with anyone. You could block yourself off from experiencing great love due to this fear. Using your intuition will be key when coming up with the correct interpretation in your readings.

Feelings

The Four of Pentacles usually means that the person you are inquiring about feels possessive toward you. It could mean that they feel quite needy and clingy and feel they need some reassurance you aren’t going to abandon them.

As mentioned above, seeing The Four of Pentacles may be a major red flag as it could indicate that your person will exhibit controlling behavior toward you. They may see you as ‘theirs’ and feel unwilling to share you with anyone else.

It could indicate that your person may even be afraid to open up to you and fully let you in emotionally. As we can see, the figure on the card is holding onto the pentacle right by his chest. This can indicate that your person is closing you off, and refusing to let you into their heart.

Seeing The Four of Pentacles can also be a sign that your person does not wish to progress your relationship further. They may delay committing to you or show signs that they do not wish to move ahead with your connection for now.

Career

In a career reading, The Four of Pentacles can mean that you will experience stability in your career but a lack of growth. You may be so protective over your current position that you are scared to put any new ideas forward or trying out anything new for career growth. Perhaps taking a risk is advisable to experience growth in your career, especially if The Fool card comes out in an advisory position in your tarot spread.

Also, The Four of Pentacles may indicate that you are, or will be closing yourself off to others you work with (or those that work in your industry). You may be hesitant to work or share your ideas or plans with them as you may be concerned that someone will try and steal your ideas and take credit for them. While this may be a valid concern, closing yourself off to others could prevent any sort of collaboration opportunity.

Business

The Four of Pentacles can indicate that you will be unwilling to invest money into your business which means it cannot grow. It can indicate you may be limited on funds and need to be frugal with your resources so expansion of your business does not look probable right now.

It could be because you are risk averse and are unwilling to invest your money into your business when necessary for growth. The Four of Pentacles may be encouraging you to invest in your business so that it can grow. After all you got to spend money to make money!

*(keep in mind to always consult professionals when making financial decisions).

Financial

Similarly, this card may indicate you are so unwilling to invest so there won’t be financial growth. It can indicate that you will be scrimping and saving and cutting back on expenditure for the foreseeable future. More positively, it can indicate that you will successfully save up a nice nest egg for yourself.

As a Blessing

As a blessing, The Four of Pentacles indicates that your ability to penny pinch and conserve resources will mean you are safe financially. You have saved your money so now you have something to fall back on in times of scarcity.

The Four of Pentacles can also predict that any investments you have made or will make in the future will pay off.

* Again, please consult a professional before making financial decisions.

As a Challenge

The Four of Pentacles as a challenge indicates that you are experiencing control issues. You may be trying hard to control a particular outcome and are so afraid to let go. Life is constantly fluctuating and changing, we cannot hold onto the same old situation whole lives, we need to let go of the old so the new can enter.

The Four of Pentacles may also indicate that you are so afraid of losing someone that you sabotage your relationship. You may constantly want someones assurance that they will stay so you may exert controlling behavior toward them. You may do this to the point that that they feel they cannot breathe or enjoy the relationship (or you yourself cannot fully enjoy it in the moment because you are too scared of losing them).

Conversely, it could represent that someone will show controlling and possessive behavior toward you. You feel as though you don’t have room to breathe because you are too busy trying to assure your partner.

Advice

More generally, The Four of Pentacles advises you to take a frugal approach with your resources and save your money. The Four of Pentacles also advises you to carefully invest your money into something as this could pay off. Using your intuition is key to knowing which meaning applies to you. Obviously, seeking the advice of a financial professional is advised here but this is what it could mean in a tarot reading.

The Four of Pentacles also advises you to cling to what you already have. For example, if you are inquiring about whether you should stay in a relationship, job or any other situation, the Four of Pentacles advises you to hold onto it.

Yes, No or Maybe?

The Four of Pentacles is typically a no but this does depend on the type of question you ask.

If you have asked whether you should invest your time, energy and resources into something or try something new, the answer is a no, not right now.

If you ask something like should you continue with your relationship, current job, the answer is yes, you ought to hold onto it for now.

When will it happen?

January 10th to January 19th

Reversed Interpretations

See reversal guide for reversed interpretations

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The King of Swords – Tarot Card Meaning and Interpretations

The King of Swords

Key Words) Intellectual, Logical, Articulate, Straight to the point, Intelligent, Analytical, Using logic and reasoning over emotions, Emotionally detached, High principles, Using your head over your heart

The King of Swords symbolizes a person who is logical, intelligent and intellectual.  This card often represents an individual, usually older and likely male, who is or is like air sign (Gemini, Libra, Aquarius).

The King of Swords possesses very admirable traits. He is highly intelligent, articulate and logical. However, he is can come across as emotionally detached, maybe even heartless.

The king of swords is the type of person who uses his head over his heart. If you want the honest to god truth, he is the sort of person you want to go to.

He won’t necessarily tell you what will make you feel good but he will tell you straight up facts! Even if the truth may hurt.

He is the archetypal strict and stern parent. He is good at providing structure and disciple but he probably won’t be good at showing his children affection.

General

If the King of Swords appears in a general context he may be advising you to use logic and reason over your feelings. Do what makes logical sense, even if your heart wants something else.

Seeing the King of Swords can also mean that someone who has similar attributes to them will make an appearance in your life soon. Depending on whether he appears in a positive or negative context, this can obviously be good or bad.

Positively, this person coming into your life may be better able to help you see things clearly. They may be an advisor and help you get a more objective look at what you need to do to see success. Negatively, this person may prove to be a stern or harsh influence in your life. They may hurt you by telling you cold hard truths you didn’t necessarily want to hear about yourself.

If you are in higher education (or perhaps some working in academia), seeing the King of Swords can be a rather positive sign. His appearance suggest that you will excel in your exams and you may even see academic recognition.

Love

If you are single, the King of Swords can predict that you will meet someone or enter a relationship with someone who is cold and emotionally detached.

The King of Swords isn’t very emotionally supportive. You may become involved with someone who does not support you unconditionally. They value facts over feeling so may not always have your back if they see someone else as being in the right, even if you are noticeably upset by their behavior. They may even disregard your feelings. They may feel the need to tell you the truth, even if it hurts you.

Usually, it isn’t the best sign if you are looking for a loving, emotionally connected relationship as it suggests you may get involved with someone who cannot provide you with the affection and tenderness you crave.

Not everyone is a gooey romantic though. Perhaps you are an air sign or have air placements in your birth chart so in many ways, you yourself may be an emotionally detached lover.

Seeing the King of Swords crop up in a love reading may be a better sign if you like your space in a relationship and want to be with someone for more practical reasons. It can also indicate you may be with someone who you are intellectually compatible with. You may enjoy engaging in debates and discussions with them.

Feelings

The King of Swords suggests the person you are asking about lacks feelings for you. Your person may feel emotionally detached from you.

Career

It can be positive seeing the King of Swords in a career reading. Seeing him can mean that an advisor can help propel you in your career. Someone with a lot of expertise and experience can help you see where there are gaps in your knowledge and performance and help give you the advice you need to move forwards in your career.

However, seeing him crop up could indicate that someone in your workplace (like a boss or a manager) will hold you to very high standards. They may be harsh and critical toward you. While this can motivate you to improve your work, this may bring about feelings of inadequacy.

Also, I have seen the King of Swords symbolizing a family member who was putting pressure on them to pursue a specific career path. This person felt the need to go down this path to please them even though it didn’t feel right for them.

The King of Swords may indicate that there is someone in your life who is putting pressure on you in this way. If you see him come up for this sort of thing, you may need to ask yourself if you are making career choices for your highest and greatest good or if you are doing something just to please others.

Business

Seeing the King of Swords in this context can indicate you ought to hire a consultant or advisor to help you grow your business. They can help you to identify any gaps in your knowlege and provide you with information on how you can improve your business.

Financial

Similarly, The King of Swords advises you to hire a financial advisor to help you improve your finances.

As a Blessing

The King of Swords means that you possess strong intellecutal abilities. Seeing him can indicate you will pass any exams or assesments with flying colours if you are enrolled in education.

Also, it can mean that there is someone around you who can help give you sound advice to help you get ahead in any professional or business endeavours.

As a Challenge

The King of Swords can mean that someone will behave coldly toward you. You may get involved with someone who is emotionally detached and harsh.

It may mean that you rationalize things so much that you have forgotten how to feel. You may be so concerned about doing what makes logical sense that you forget to listen to the more intuitive part of yourself.

Sometimes we need to make decisions that just don’t make logical sense because we intuitively feel something is right for us. Weighing things up too much and ignoring your gut could land you into trouble.

Advice

The King of Swords advises you to use logic and reason above all else. The best thing you can do right now is to weigh things up carefully. Do what makes the most logical sense, even if it goes against your hearts desires.

Yes, No or Maybe?

The King of Swords is a yes if your question relates to success in academics. For example ‘will I pass this exam?’. With your intelligence, you are capable of achieving your goals.

However, for other questions, the King of Swords typically depends on the context. For example, if you are asking if your career or business will be successful, the answer is a maybe, depending on whether you seek the input of an advisor.

For love questions for example ‘does he love me?’ the answer is a no.

When will it happen?

11th of May – 10th of June

Reversed Interpretations

See reversal guide for reversed interpretations

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The Knight of Wands – Tarot Card Meaning and Interpretations

 

The Knight of Wands

Key Words) Adventurous, Bold, Rash, A ‘Player’, Passionate, Energetic, A ‘Go Getter’, A ‘Daredevil’

The knight of wands represents a brave and adventurous spirit. He boldly goes into the unknown and embraces new, exciting experiences. If the knight of wands appears, you may have some exciting adventures to look forward to!

The knight of wands can represent a young adult in your life (likely a male) who is (or is like) a fire sign (Aries, Leo, or Sagittarius)

As with all knights, he represents extremes in energy. As the knight of wands is associated with the element fire, he represents an extremely fiery person. He is someone who is very passionate, takes on as many projects as possible and may be at risk of burn out because of it!

General

The knight of wands means that you have some exciting adventures to look forward to. Perhaps you will be venturing to far off lands to explore.

Seeing him crop up can also mean someone who is like the knight of wands will enter your life soon. They may kick up a storm in your life and maybe they will sweep you off your feet. He may not be around for a long time though!

Love

If the knight of wands crops up in a love reading, it means that you can expect to experience a whirlwind romance. The knight of wands is a bit of a player. You may enjoy being swept of your feet by them but you may find that this person is just seeking a fling. It can mean that this lover may quickly leave your life as they go onto the next fling.

Feelings

The knight of wands means that your person is attracted to you, however, they may not want to commit to you. They would rather enjoy the moment with you (and…you know), not think about a long term commitment with you.

Career

When the he crops up in a career reading, be prepared to take on a lot of responsibilities over the coming months. You may take on multiple jobs, work and career projects. This could lead to burn out if you aren’t careful.

Business

The knight of wands means that you may recieve a flurry of orders if you own a business. If you set one up, it can mean that a rush of orders will come in. This is good in many ways but this could push you to the brink of exhaustion.

Financial

The Knight of Wands indicates you will be taking on more work or getting more business. If you are charging enough, this can mean that you earn a decent amount of money.

However, be careful about taking financial risks. You may be tempted to go for a new financial opportunity but this could backfire if you don’t do your research.

As a Blessing

As mentioned, seeing him crop up can indicate that you will experience a whilwind romance. If you are after a fling, this can be a lot of fun dating this new person!

It can also mean that you may be embarking on a new adventure or going travelling. You may experience a lot of exciting new things.

As a Challenge

Conversely, the knight of wands may predict that you will be left heartbroken by someone who comes into your life, sweeps you off your feet and then leaves you hanging.

Also, seeing him can mean that you are at risk of overextending yourself and then completely burning yourself out. Try not to overextend yourself too much otherwise this could lead to exhaution or perhaps even health problems. This attitude may also cause you to over promise then under deliver.

You also may be more inclined to take on risks that land you into trouble. Look before you leap and do your research before jumping right into something new.

Advice

The knight of wands advises you to be courageous and dive right into what you want to do. Don’t be afraid to explore unknown territories. Go for that job opporutnity you are afraid to do or go to the place you want to travel to. Take a risk, you never know where it may lead.

Yes, No or Maybe?

This depends on the context. The Knight of Wands can mean a yes for questions such as ‘should I go for it?’ but it may be a no if you are wondering if your person will commit to you.

When will it happen?

12th of July – 11th of August

Reversed Interpretations

See reversal guide for interpretations

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The Seven of Wands – Tarot Card Meanings and Interpretations

The Seven of Wands

Key Words) Going against the grain, Being ganged up on, Standing firm in your beliefs, Being challenged, Rebellious

The seven of wands symbolizes being attacked or even made a scapegoat because of your beliefs. The seven of swords depicts a ‘misfit’. As we can see on the imagery on the card, it is just him against whoever is holding the other six wands. It would seem that the man is doing something (or has maybe said something) that goes against the status quo. The seven of wands may crop up when you hold beliefs or practices that go against the norm and others are actively opposing them.

However, the man is fervently holding onto his wand and using it to fight against the other wands coming for him! He is not backing down and is standing firm in his convictions, despite the fact that others are against him. It can mean that you will be pursuing a path less taken, and you could feel frustrated or even victimized for choices.

Whenever I see this card, I think about my own career choices. I am self-employed and I am constantly challenged about my position. Lots of people I have come across have told me that I should ‘just get a normal job’ and will tell me I would be better of working for someone else. I have no interest in doing so which can create a very ‘seven of wands’ situation as I will happily defend  my career choices if needs be!

Have you ever done something or believed in something that led to you being ganged up on or feeling alienated. Perhaps you like to dress differently to how others do around you or maybe you were brought up following a particular religion but started to question certain practices which led to others going against you. These sorts of situations represent the energy of the seven of wands.

General

The seven of swords foresees that any future action you take will be met with resistance from others.

For instance, you may desire to be in a loving relationship with someone, but your family disapproves of them or the lifestyle you share.

You may aspire to pursue a specific job, romantic interest or, perhaps spiritual practice, but others around you discourage you. You will not receive support, but persecution.

Love

For those in a relationship, it can mean that you will engage in power struggles and disagreements with your partner. The Seven of Wands predicts that your relationship will be filled with conflict and drama.

If this does not represent conflict between you and a partner, The Seven of Wands may predict that others may interfere in your relationship. They may try instigating conflicts between you, (perhaps by spreading false rumors about you).

If you’re single, The Seven of Wands means you may experience challenges dating others. You may find that those you date hold too different views so you can’t get along. It could indicate that you may become involved with someone who deliberately tries to provoke you or cause drama.

Feelings

The person you are asking about feels that you are too difficult to get along with. It can indicate your person wants to get away from you because they see you as problematic.

Your person may feel defensive as well. They may believe you are always critical of them and feel a need to defend themselves against you.

Career

The seven of wands signifies that you will need to fight to achieve success in your career. While it may indicate your passionate pursuit of your dreams, you will continuously have to prove yourself and demonstrate your abilities against others in order to establish yourself.

You may possess excellent ideas and aspirations, but others may doubt your ability to achieve them or even mock you for having such ambitions. It may seem like nobody around you believes in you.

However, if you persistently push, fight, and work hard, you will accomplish your goals. Let the seven of wands serve as motivation for you to continue striving to transform your dreams into reality.

Business

Your competitors may try to call you out of discredit you get ahead in their own business. Your competitors will do their best to drag yours (and your business’ name) in the mud.

Your rivals will go to great lengths to undermine the credibility of your products, services, and business values, all in an effort to make a sale. They will attempt to convince potential customers that what they offer is superior to yours.

However, don’t let this discourage you. Remember that you, just like everyone else, have something unique to offer. Stay confident in yourself and your business. Use advertising campaigns to show why others should choose your products or services over your competitors.

The seven of wands emphasizes the importance of continuous promotion and presenting your business in the best possible way to attract customers.

Financial

The seven of wands predicts you will be fighting for financial security or a struggle to uphold your existing finances.

If you are an entrepreneur, you will need to discover innovative and clever methods to promote your products and services. This may prove to be challenging.

The seven of wands indicates that if you want a salary increase, you need to demonstrate your worthiness against your colleagues.

As a Blessing

The seven of wands signifies that you have unwavering determination and refuse to compromise on your beliefs and values. You are good at standing your ground.

The seven of wands suggests that you doggedly uphold your convictions. You are willing to fight for what you believe in no matter what others think and say. This can make others respect you.

As a Challenge

The seven of wands suggests that you may encounter opposition from others who seek to undermine you. It may seem like the whole world is against you.

You may experience a lack of support from those around you. Other individuals may express disapproval of your values, beliefs, and lifestyle choices. You might be tempted to give up on them to keep the peace.

Advice

The advice of the seven of wands is to firmly hold your ground and defend your beliefs, even in the face of opposition.

Yes, No or Maybe?

The Seven of Wands is usually a no.

When will it happen?

August 12th to August 22nd

Reversed Interpretations

Refer to the guide for reversals for help with interpretations.

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The Four of Swords – Tarot Card Meaning and Interpretations

Four of Swords

Key Words) Respite, Taking a break, Recuperation, Retreat

The four of swords suggests that you are battle weary and in desperate need of a break. This card signifies that you have pushed yourself to the brink of exhaustion and now it’s time to take a well-deserved pause and recharge your batteries.

We all know that feeling of being energetically drained after being immersed in a high-pressure and overstimulating environment, and this is precisely what this card symbolizes.

Think about those moments when you’ve pushed yourself to put in extra hours at work, when you’ve gone to countless social events and absorbed the energy of those around you.

Now, you are left feeling completely drained, craving solitude, and have the desire to disconnect from the outside world, to not utter a word or engage in anything.

General

The four of swords suggests that you will enter a quiet phase in your life. This a good sign if you’ve been experiencing a lot of chaos in your life. You will finally have some much-needed time for yourself!

Love

If you happen to be single, the four of swords suggests that you will continue to be for the foreseeable future. It indicates that you will be taking some time out away from the dating scene. That’s not to say you won’t enjoy your own company but you may not be very active in your love life for now.

This isn’t necessarily a bad thing. Seeing the Four of Swords crop up can mean that some time out is just what you need. It can help you come to a better understanding about your own desires and needs. This in turn can help you attract a desirable partner in the future. Also, being single gives you a sense of freedom. You can live life on your own terms!

However, if you are craving companionship seeing the four of swords isn’t exactly the best sign to see as it does indicate you will be alone for the forseeable future.

I have seen the Four of Swords crop up when someone feels fed up of dating as well. It can mean that you have been on your fair share of failed dates that you are taking the initiaive and are actively taking yourself out of the dating scene.

If you happen to be in a relationship, you or your partner may decide to take a break from one another. Remember, this break may only be temporary and it may actually help to strengthen your relationship.

Feelings

Whoever you are asking about wants to take a break from you. This does not indicate a lack of love, but rather a need for some personal space at the moment.

They may be feeling overwhelmed or irritated by your presence, and simply want some time to themselves. Alternatively, they might be feeling lost in the relationship and want to reconnect with their own identity.

Remember the saying “absence makes the heart grow fonder”. With some time and space apart, their feelings may grow.

Career

The Four of Swords predicts that you will push yourself to the point of burnout. It indicates that you will need to take a much-needed rest after overworking yourself. Instead of focusing on your career goals, you will have to take some time off to prioritize self-care.

Business

There may be a lull in your business. Sales may slow or come to a stop entirely. This may or may not be self-imposed. It could indicate that you have taken on more than you can handle so you burn yourself out to the point of exhaustion. Your business won’t grow for the foreseeable future while you recuperate.

Financial

You may be too exhausted to try and earn money. You may not have the energy to put yourself out there and hustle as you have pushed yourself too hard. Spending time alone doing nothing at home or in nature will build up your energy reserves.

This is nothing to feel bad about, the four of swords is a sign you have overdone it and now you have no leftover energy to try and earn right. You cannot pour from an empty cup nor are you a robot. After a period of rest, you will have the vigor to hustle.

As a Blessing

You will experience some much needed tranquility and peace after a stressful period. Taking a break will heal you, boost your energy and make you feel more like yourself again.

You won’t need to worry about experiencing any unnecessary stress or drama, peace and quiet will be a theme in your life.

The four of swords is a sign that all will be well after a break. If you are concerned about the future of a relationship or career path, you need not be as all you need is to take a break from this person or situation and all will resolve on their own accord.

As a Challenge

You will feel a sense of lethargy and exhaustion. The four of swords is a sign you have worked to the point of burn out and have no fuel left in the engine, figuratively speaking.

You may want to put yourself out there and date, work on your career or whatever else but you are mentally and physically drained and cannot do so.

The four of swords can predict illness or hospitalization. However, I would be cautious when making health predictions, tarot is not a substitute for professional medical advice.

Advice

The Four of Swords advises you to take a much-needed rest. Whether it’s from work, a business project, or a relationship, you must acknowledge that you’re pushing yourself too hard. Failure and burnout are inevitable if you continue to neglect self-care and don’t take some time for yourself.

Yes, No or Maybe?

The four of swords is a maybe. You need to give this issue some space.

When will it happen?

13th-22nd of October

Reversed Interpretations

Refer to the guide for reversals for help with interpretations.

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Death – Tarot Card Meaning and Interpretations

Death

Key Words) Endings, Transformation, Change

Whenever you see Death as an outcome, this indicates something will come to an end. This could be a job, a relationship, a friendship. Whatever the subject is, Death is a sign that you will lose something or someone (metaphorically).

There might even be tears when you lose something that you have put a lot of energy into but in time, you will move on toward a new lover, new job, new friendship etc. The transition will be tough at first but Death is a sign you are onto something bigger and better.

The response to Death is very subjective. Some people handle change very well and even thrive on it and some people may struggle to let go of the old and get used to new things. I have mostly Sagittarius in my birth chart so I can adapt to change rather well. I seem to get over things as quickly as I fall in love with them and am very excited by change. Perhaps if you are a ‘fixed’ sign you might find it harder to adapt?

The point I am making is that Death might have positive and negative connotations for you depending on how you view change and how well you adapt to it. It also depends on how attached you are to them. Is Death good or bad? I feel this can depend on your perception of change.

I see Death crop up when someone is aware something is coming to an end. They have come to an understanding that they are onto new and better things and are welcoming this change. Death does not always indicate the loss will be painful.

However, there is no escaping the fact that Death can indicate that for a period, we will suffer as we lose something that is dear to us but inevitably, this will make room for the new. Even though the transition will be difficult, keep in mind that there will be something better than you can imagine just around the corner.

Here are some possible interpretations for you. Always use your intuition when interpreting your own readings though. Always trust what your inner voice is telling you 🙂

General

Death means that you will undergo huge changes. Very soon, you will see major shifts happening in your life. You may lose a job and go onto a new career path, you may undergo a change in values or lose someone close to you.

Either way, big changes are happening and your life will completely transform. Although the transition will be challenging at first, you will eventually adapt and be happier in this brand new phase of your life you are going onto.

Love

Death indicates that your relationship or love affair will come to an end. With Death, it is a sign that you and your current partner or love interest will move on from each other and go toward someone new.

You may be well aware that you have outgrown each other and are excited to meet someone new. However, if you feel attached, this loss will be painful. Although you will eventually adjust to these changes and find happiness with a new lover.

Feelings

Death means that they feel they have outgrown this connection and feel that it is best that you part ways. They don’t see a future with you.

Career

Death is a sign that you will undergo a career change. Death indicates that you will go into a new line of work completely. You will lose your current role but you will eventually find a brand new position.

Business

Death means that you will lose your business. You will lose customers and your finances will take a hit. Because of these circumstances, you will be forced to go onto a new business venture or look for alternative work.

Financial

An income stream will be cut off. Death can mean you will lose your job or business so you will need to think of a new way to make money. I.e start up a new business, get a new job. Keep working hard and looking for alternative options and you will eventually come across a new and better way to make money.

As a blessing

Out with the old and in with the new is a key phrase for Death. You will experience change for the better. Although you may lose a job role or there will be an end to a love affair, someone or something better will take its place.

As a challenge

You will be so attached to someone or something that you may be fearful that you will never find anyone (or anything) that measures up. It will be a struggle to let go of them. You will find it a challenge to move on and adapt to new circumstances.

As Advice

Death advises you to put something to an end. Are you in a dead end job or relationship? The advice from the Death card is to take the initiative and start a new career path, love affair etc. Your current circumstances aren’t benefiting you.

Yes, No or Maybe?

Death is a no.

Timing/When will it happen?

23rd October – 22nd of November (Sun in Scorpio)

However, Death can also mean that something will never happen.

Reversed Interpretations

Refer to the guide for reversals for help with interpretations.

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The Hanged Man – Tarot Card Meaning and Interpretations

The Hanged Man

Key Words ) Sacrifice, Gaining a new perspective, Uncertainty

The hanged man represents being in a state of ‘limbo’. Think of times when you are unable to move forward because you are waiting for answers from someone. It means you will be left ‘hanging’ so to speak.

To me, seeing the hanged man is the absolute worst. Even if the answer is no, I would rather know the truth than be in a perpetual state of suspense. In fact, I would rather experience a ‘tower moment’ than be in the energy of the hanged man. That is just my personal preference though 🙂

The hanged man means you will need to make a sacrifice to make something work. Perhaps you will need to give up a part of yourself to make a relationship work with someone you love. Perhaps you will need to give up an hour of your free time so you can build a successful business.

To understand the hanged man, think about the times when you have felt stuck because you were waiting on an answer from someone. Has a lover ever told you they need time and space to think about things? Think about when you had to sacrifice yourself in some way in order to get what you want (I.e a person, job role etc.). That is the energy of the hanged man.

General

The hanged man indicates you will be left ‘hanging’. This card is a sign that you won’t be able to move forwards just yet because you will first need to wait for answers.

You may be waiting for an answer from your lover because they need time to think about the relationship. You could be waiting to receive examination results before you make plans to go on to the next stage of your education. The hanged man indicates you won’t have all the answers yet. This means that you will feel stuck for a while before you can make a choice.

Love

The hanged man can mean that you will need to give up parts of yourself so you can be with (or attract) someone else. You feel you need to suppress personality traits or abandon your values just to make the relationship work.

The hanged man can mean that if you are with someone, they will get cold feet. They may put the whole relationship on pause because they will suddenly feel uncertain about you. This might not necessarily be permanent but they may need time to think about this connection before moving forwards.

If you are dating, the hanged man could be a sign you will be stood up by someone.

It could be you that pulls the plug though. Look to spread positions and use your intuition to make a judgement about this.

Feelings

As feelings, the hanged man is a sign that they feel uncertain about you. They don’t know what direction they want this relationship to go.

It means that they do not want to make a serious commitment with you right now. They need time to think about things before moving forwards with you.

This card can indicate that your person resents you because they feel they make too many sacrifices for you. They feel they cannot be themselves just so they can make you happy.

Career

The hanged man indicates that you will be at a crossroads in your career. You will feel uncertain about the current career path you are on so you will need to take a step backward to assess how you are going to move forwards.

The hanged man can indicate that you may need to take some time out to help you reignite your passion or to help you solve a problem that you are stuck on.

The card can also mean that you will be required to put in more hours working to see results i.e getting that promotion.

Business

If you are in a business partnership with someone, the hanged man can be a sign that they will pull out of any business plans that they make with you. If the hanged man appears, it would be wise not to make too many plans or investments with them because they may not be able to move forwards with your plans. The hanged man can be a sign it is best to wait to see how things unfold before making any business plans with them.

Seeing the hanged man here may indicate that you need to make sacrifices for your business to succeed. I.e. you may need to stay up later or get up earlier or give up a hobby so you have time to work on your business and see the success you’re after.

The hanged man could also be advising you to take some time out from your business to gain a new perspective. You may be so engrossed in your work that you are failing to see solutions to your problems. Taking some time out will help you see things from a new angle and allow you to solve the problems you are facing.

You may need to gain a new perspective from someone else. The hanged man advises you to ask for another persons advice to help you solve business related problems as well.

Financial

The hanged man can be a sign that you are coming up to a time where your budget is tighter. You will need to think about cutting back on your expenditure. You may not be able to afford as many ‘luxuries’ as you usually would.

As a blessing

The hanged man indicates you will gain a fresh new perspective which will help you solve any problems you have been facing. The hanged man is a sign that you will be able to see a new way of doing things which will get you out of the rut you are in.

As a challenge

The hanged man means that you will need to make sacrifices that you won’t like. It can also mean that you will be left in a state of uncertainty or suspense as you wait for answers (which obviously isn’t pleasant!).

As advice

The hanged man advises you to take some time out. You are currently swept up in the drama and madness of life so you are unable to see a way out. Taking some time to yourself, meditating or walking in nature will help you gain a new perspective which will enable you to solve problems and move forwards.

Yes, No or Maybe?

Maybe, although sometimes a no, this depends on the context.

Timing/When will it happen?

18th February – March 20th (Sun in Pisces)

The Hanged Man can also mean the timing is unknown. There are too many variables hanging in the balance so you must wait for things to unfold.

Reversed Interpretations

Refer to the guide for reversals for help with interpretations.