3 Card Tarot Reading

The Hermit Tarot Card Meaning

The Hermit card is often very much underestimated in my tarot experience. I call this the underdog of the tarot that when in a spread and invokes a reaction from readers and querents alike. Often this card is not welcome and that’s just sad.

The Hermit doesn’t hide from people; but merely likes to live life on their own terms. The Hermit is some decks is male and in my deck she is female. She has chosen to retreat into solitude above all of the madness of society. She beckons you to turn your view inward and allow yourself the time and space to think, feel, and meditate on what it is that you truly want in and from your life. By doing this you will be able to unlock your true desires and find complete happiness.

The Hermit looks to be standing on his or her (in my card) own surrounded by nothing and holding only a lamp. Look more closely at the card and you will note that she is standing ready to move to the mountain. These are the very same mountains that symbolize monetary issues or stability in the Rider-Waite deck. His lantern is not to guide his own way, for he’s already where he wants to be. It is there to guide you to him or to his location. Now is a time to advance past trivialities in your life and focus on what really matters. It is not a damning card indicating seclusion, but rather a hopeful card showing you that there is a way to find solutions to your answers if you know the right questions to ask.

The Hermit card in your reading sometimes shows that there is a need for healing and understanding in your life. It is a very personal and spiritual card that shows you that you are not alone right now even if you feel that way. If you are going through a time of loss, feeling insecure or incomplete now is the time to embrace those feelings not as negative aspects but as empowering life-affirming experiences. It is easy to feel abandoned at certain times in one’s life as people can be let down by expectations placed on others, society, or the world. Consider who has let you down or disappointed you and left you feeling as you are.

Do not wallow in this feeling and do not allow it to eat at you. The Hermit has chosen to walk away from it all not for her disdain for mankind, but rather she was seeking answers and understanding through solitude and taking herself away from materialistic possessions. Now is a good time to pick up the book Walden by Ralph Waldo Emerson, grab a cup of tea, cozy up in your favorite chair and embrace the times that you have when you are on your own. Focus on the own inner quiet of your existence and check in on your true self.

The Hermit in Love

The Hermit may be alone standing on top of the mountain looking down at you, but this does not mean that you must do the same. In fact, the Hermit card is a sign for you to take stock in what you have going on in your life’s relationships that are good and revel in them. Rather than focusing on what you WANT now is a time to focus on what you need from love. Knowledge is power and you have the power to get what you want out of life through your relationships.

Since the Hermit card represents focusing on the positive aspects of your life, it may show up in your love reading as a suggestion to stop trying too hard. In a relationship that is rocky for example, the Hermit often advises to take a step back and allow arguments or disputes between two people to die down and to focus on what you brought you together in the first place. Allow yourself to go back to the basics of love and feel them again in retrospect. It is likely that you will find that the arguments in your relationship are not the root of the problem. Often there are outside issues that destroy our relationships such as work stress and finances. Put those issues aside for the time being and focus on the true connection between the two of you.

If you are looking for love and this card comes up it can have one of two meanings. The first is a representation of your lonely feeling by not being in a relationship. The other is a representation of needing to take a break from your search and focus on yourself for a while and allow for love to find its way to you. Maybe consider taking a break from dating and taking up a hobby. Find things in life that truly satisfy you and through those avenues, you will likely find what you are looking for.

The Hermit As Feelings

As feelings, this card can also suggest deeply buried feelings or emotional coldness. If you are asking someone's feelings for you this card can suggest they are finding the time to really look inside before making a decision on you.

By shining the light on the card, this is positive. It is showing they are thinking about their feelings and life's direction, the hermit understands where their feelings lie. Rather than determining if they like you or love you, you need to figure out where the relationship is headed. For those starting new romances this is a positive card.

As his feelings for you, the Hermit card says he is feeling a sense of aloneness, of being alone to figure out what he wants. 

If you pulled this card for her feelings towards you then she clearly has her lantern in hand, seeking  knowledge to understand the future of love. 

The Hermit As Love Recognition

The Hermit tarot card for love recognition is a great card to pull, it is a symbol of being alone to figure out what you want from love. The Hermit in my view places emphasis on empowering and formative solitude that allows the individual to heal old wounds and develop new aspects of personality and skill. 

The Hermit, to me, is a card of weeping in darkness and feeling frustrated by the difficult times, the Hermit is a sign that “space” is needed in this relationship. I don't want to be all doom and gloom but the hermit tarot card represents being alone and understanding within oneself and allows us to move past any pain or conflict if it appears in a love reading. 

The Hermit in Health

For some true happiness is found simply by following the initial advice of the Hermit card. So many of us are busy day in and day out that worry and stress literally eat us from the inside out. It can be hard to find joy in the simple things as you drive your child to soccer practice after a long day in the office only to get home and cook dinner and finally plop down exhausted wondering where the day has gone. The card in your reading can be a sign that you are doing too much to the extent that you are at risk of health issues and concerns. Exceedingly high levels of stress and pressure can also cause health problems.

Consider taking time for yourself to find your own center and balance. You may want to invest in a low-level fitness program to rejuvenate your mind and body. Daily walks, time to meditate, and time to reflect is important to your mental health at this time. Do not take your own health for granted. You are not expendable.

The Hermit in Work, Money, Business, Career, and Wealth

You may find that you are at a point in your life where you question what everything means. Consider that perhaps you really are running in circles and getting nowhere and it is time to take a new direction in your life. The hermit is also searching for something and is connected to how we reflect "work"in life. This could be inner search for self-confidence or in taking a new step career-wise. In essence, this card often appears when we need to be alone to think. The hermit could in some cases represent unemployment or self-employment for a period of time - in order to reflect what you really wish to do in life.

Money can certainly be the root of all evil if you let it. Consider if you are putting too much focus on money or work at this time. Often this card will come up when a person is feeling desperate to find a job. It’s easy to say that money is not important when you have it. As the hermit relates to Virgo which is the 5th house, this represents employment, it might be time to start a new business? But, you have to find your own way with the light.

The best way to learn to trust your own wisdom is to take a leap of faith and go for it. Depending on your situation, this may mean pushing forward - but it more often refers to taking time out. Remember the sturdiest homes are built on solid foundations. Lay the groundwork before acting, the results will be more fruitful and longer-lasting. 

The Hermit As Action/Advice

The Hermit for advice or action is about disconnecting from the noise of life and instead turning inward, to one's true path. You may not find answers in others or their words; but use the light of the lantern and look only within yourself can you seek out an understanding that will lead your journey towards spiritual growth. 

The Hermit Yes Or No

The Hermit does not deal in yes or no, it can be frustrating to draw a card like this here because it does not point with any certainty to one way or the other. However, just because this card is not a firm answer, it doesn’t mean it lacks guidance. In fact, this card is a big signifier of intelligence and intuition, it is saying trust your gut.

The Hermit As A Person

Hermits are complex and hidden people, often feeling conflicted and helpless when faced with inner problems. As a person they protect themselves from the unknown, preferring instead to be quite. It is difficult for many people to gain clarity about anything when confronted with a Hermit, since these individuals tend to be lost in their own spiritual selves; only by offering patience to yourself and others can one ultimately escape any situation.

The Hermit In Past Position

A time from your past; a quiet point, away from the day-to-day bustle of life and instead meditative, reflective, full of contemplation and inner discovery. You learned many things about yourself in this period, perhaps you spent time studying for a new skill or qualification. 

The Hermit In Present Position

Don’t let your self-doubt stop you from taking this journey of self-discovery on your own, and don’t be swayed by the people who say no is the key message, even  in the chaotic world.If you draw this in the present it can mean that you need time. Time to understand what is going on and how best to focus on your future.

The Hermit In Future and Outcome Position

There is going to be a quite time in the future this is what this card means. It represents a journey that you must take to go within yourself in order to understand what is important. It indicates that something is going to end (which needed to) and you need time to decide that or reflect on it.

The Hermit As Friendship Or Family

Friendship is based on a foundation of genuine connection, not doing things for show. This card is a sign that either you, or one of your friends, is in need of some personal space.

Reversed Hermit in a Reading

The reversed Hermit indicates a dire situation in the extreme; usually representing of someone so far gone off their path that they may be best just wiping their hands clean of a situation and starting over completely. The light of wisdom is snuffed out, the path obscured, and hope gone the Hermit is alone and doesn’t know where to turn. When this card shows in the reversed position it is very important to look to the other surrounding cards for cues as to which way to go to get out of the current situation. The reversed position can also indicate seeking outside counsel or turning your introspection to those around you.

The Hermit Reversed - Love and Romance

When the Hermit card appears in a love reading reversed, it typically means that we are seeking an answer to a messy situation, but don’t know which way to choose. The Hermit can represent someone who is alone and feeling spiritually isolated from others. On my card, you will see she is holding a lantern, this means that the hermit is the “wise guide” or teacher, leading you towards answers while keeping some distance, I also want to add this card could be interpreted in our relationships when we feel that something isn’t quite right yet don’t want to let go of it completely.

The Hermit reversed - Family and Home

There is beauty in solitude, but when taken too far it turns into isolation and can generate selfish emotions. Seeing The Hermit reversed regarding family and the home usually suggests you have taken your solitude too far. We all need time alone, but, especially within the family, there must be community and shared experience, as well. You have an important role to play in your family, you need to support your loved ones and show them your affection (just like they do for you). 

The Hermit Reversed - Work and Finances

While upright The Hermit is all about independence, reversed, it is about not being afraid to ask for help when you need it. There are few times where guidance and mentorship are more beneficial than in work and finances, it is here that leaders can truly lead you to new exciting lands. Ask for help and you’ll reap the rewards, just like an autumn harvest after a warm summer.

When we reverse the Hermit tarot card, it almost always indicates more of a negative outcome, either that something will not happen or that further guidance needs to be found. It could represent the need for caution while taking risks related to your money or career. 

The Hermit Reversed - Health and Wellness

Something has delayed when I see this card. This card is rarely a sign of anything serious to worry about, instead, you should take it as an indication that you need to freshen things up. Try and find a balance between things that you enjoy and things that are good for you (don’t ever forget it’s possible to achieve both, balance lies at the heart of all life). 

The Hermit Reversed - Personal Spirituality

It’s good to expose yourself to the wisdom and experiences of others as this can be spiritually enriching too. Remember that our learning on this earth is never done, so keep your mind and heart open. This means for you, if you draw this as a personality or your own path, be confident, but not arrogant. 

The Hermit Upright Meanings in Keywords

• The need for alone time
• Turned away from the world
• Thinking deeply
• Deciding what to do
• Coming out of you shell
• Mysterious person
• Walking alone

The Hermit Reversed Meanings in Keywords

• Reflecting on inner conflict
• Feelings as oppose to actions
• Withdrawn
• Egotistical
• Self defining

Ace Of Cups Tarot Card Meaning

A golden chalice is filled with light, these rays of illumination represent your emotional wisdom, strength, and intuition, and your emotions are steady. Above the goblet, your spiritual guide soars and paves the way for your destiny which unravels with purpose and light. Everyone is on a spiritual journey, and the path you are on is strong and positive like the precious metal of gold itself. 

This card is affirming, it is about life blossoming before you. Soon, you will find you are able to conquer everything in the world outside; from the small, everyday moments to the major life-changing decisions, you can do it all with the poise and the swiftness of a bird in flight.

The Ace of Cups is full of knowledge and wisdom, through the night it sings a song with soft lyrics of truth, telling you to trust your inner soul, to know that your potential is boundless. Hear these singing words full of honesty, once this card is in play, your life is like the changing of the winds - all bets are off, and your life may become as rich and fertile as soil, so make sure you remember to sew your best seeds, for these are the opportunities you will reap.

If you have received the Ace of Cups in your reading, then you are either being blessed or will be blessed with a very promising time in your life. The Ace of Cups is like a giant gift from Heaven. The card itself depicts an image of a hand that is stretching outward from the heavens, offering you a refreshing drink from a cup that is filled with the five streams of living water. This Water flows from the Cup into the Lake below the hand, symbolizing the unconscious mind, eternal life, and creating a reciprocal relationship between you and Spirit Energy. When the mind is filled with spirit, the spirit fills up your cup to overflow.

When this card presents itself to you, you will experience the beginning of great love, joy, productivity, fertility, and contentment. The Ace of Cups is the bearer of pleasure and happiness. In this, it is extremely fortuitous and lucky that this card is transiting you right now. You must have done something right. Congratulations! The Ace of Cups represents the beginning of experiences such as love that transcends the Earth.

This easy-going transition will bring you: Emotional stability, and the love of self, which enables you to experience a huge level of fulfillment, romantic love, and love of love. Love, love & more love. Some say that as humans we are made up of 75% water, making us fluid creatures that are affected by the ebb and flow of the tides of this world. The Cups suit rules the emotions and so tells us about the ebb and flow of the emotional tides in our lives. Because of this relationship with water, we are highly intuitive creatures and as a result, at points, our emotions can take over. However, in this situation, you are represented by this card which is one of wholeness and solidarity. You are compassionate, mentally and emotionally stable, and happy.

If you are coming from a challenging experience, this card is telling you that you will feel much better very soon. Things are going to turn right for you right away. Now is the time for you to open up your spiritual channels, and to learn to be accepting of all of the hopes and doubts that happen to come your way in life when you pursue any goal. Not allowing hardships to interrupt your process. This card represents healing in all ways, so use it to your benefit. Love imbues meaning into our lives especially when we are trusting and willing to approach life with a heart that is full of spiritual awareness and vulnerability. If you have the courage to allow yourself to feel your full range of emotions, you will grasp ahold of a personal fulfillment that many strive their whole lives to achieve.

Ace of Cups in Love

When the Ace of Cups presents itself in a reading about love, you are lucky! Because love is blessing your life right now in multiple ways you want to be open to all of the possibilities. If you are single and looking for love, this card is telling you that you will meet someone lovely with whom you can share your goals, someone who can spiritually connect with you on your level.

There is a tremendous amount of possible fulfillment here for you. If you are in a relationship, then many blessed events are coming your way. This could come in the form of having children, or in other fertile ventures in your relationship. Perhaps you are coming out of a cycle that was particularly difficult. The Ace of Cups is telling you that life is going to take on a sweet feeling for quite some time.

One day a lady I know asked me why a date ghosted her and she pulled out the Ace of Cups. I often see this as a “love” card and it is all about filling that love with emotions. There is however a shadow side to the Ace of Cups. That the emotions can be overfilled and too intense. So if you are asking about a negative love situation consider the shadow side of the card, this can mean that you need to address your romantic intentions. 

Ace of Cups in Health

The Ace of Cups appears in a health reading to let you know that you will heal from what ails you. This could come in matters of a broken heart or you might be afflicted with physical heart issues, or issues revolving around the fluid of the body such as dehydration or blood flow, and that because this card is in your life right now you are going to be taking on a turn for the better. This is the same for anyone that you are asking the cards to give you information about as well as any future endeavors about health that is giving you concern. This is the ultimate card of opportunity, joy, and forward motion. Expect some happy thrills you have nothing to fear.

Ace of Cups in Work and Wealth

When the Ace of Cups presents itself strongly in a reading about work or wealth you can guarantee that you have much abundance in your future. But the primary purpose of the Ace of Cups in a business reading is to point out that the way that you will feel about your business life is going to be better and more secure. Many of us in this economy have a big fear of losing our jobs or not being able to financially support ourselves and our loved ones, but here the Ace of Cups is telling you that you can rest at ease because it is in your life protecting you. Now is an excellent time to save up any extra money that you are making because you will be able to afford a little nest egg for yourself. The more of a nest egg or savings that you have set up the safer and better you will feel in the long term regarding money and being free of the stress of money problems will help you in all aspects of your life.

Ace of Cups Advice

The Ace of Cups drawn in an advice position indicates that love will yield the way. Participate in gratitude; identify what you are grateful for, and what makes you happy. Do not deny your feelings. Communicate freely. Express all of the love and joy that you feel to anyone that you need to. Love attracts love. Remember this as the Ace of Cups, and the grace of Higher Source Energy blesses your life.

Ace of Cups Yes Or No

Your question is simple - the answer calls for just a yes or no. Through the presence of the Ace of Cups, your answer is here: yes, yes, yes! This card is a positive signal that resounds clear and bright, it shows the way like a lighthouse in the night so you may avoid the rocks and reach your destination with safety and confidence. This card normally appears when we are in the process of a new phase of life: your mind is full of creativity, prosperity, and self-love - your ideas twist up and grow out, flowering with beauty and potential. Yes - is your answer - yes - use it to propel you forward and uncover the power of your potential unlocked.

Ace of Cups Past

To draw the Ace of Cups in a past position can indicate that you are experiencing a moment of great emotional significance – the cup of love sticks out in your history, a red mark of passion, fire, and joy. It’s memory is forever imprinted inside you; sometimes we must recall such moments in the present, we can express gratitude, even for things which have since faded into history. Like the beautiful water lilies decorating the surface of a pond, there is more to your story below the surface. 

When a dearth of inspiration turns your world grey and dull, extract power from the emotional resonance of past chapters and use it to take you into a new period of discovery and self-love. 

Feelings, both happy and sad, are necessary for our continued spiritual growth - the waters of your life have a current pushing forward. When the sun beats down the journey is warm and easy, but when the winds blow it is wild and tormenting, each stage must pass by, and nothing is permanent. Find a balance in making peace with your history without allowing it to sweep you away from your life at the moment.

Ace of Cups Present 

Something new comes your way, can you feel it? It smells like experience, as fresh and pleasing as a newly opened blossom. It may come in many shapes, a new person, a new opportunity - stay alert and be ready to run with it, when this moment unfolds you will know what it is, be ready to enjoy it to its last drop.

A period of happiness is settling upon your life like freshly fallen snow, it is light and beautiful; it glistens in the sun and glimmers with the success born from your own hard work. Take steps out and leave your mark, you have so many reasons to be confident, and your spirit buzzes with self-assured magic, now mark out your path and let your loved ones follow.

Moments of the celebration can be fleeting and impermanent, but you can make them stay a little longer with concentrated meditation - feel the power of the present moment whip about you like a warm summer breeze. There is much to enjoy, your light burns brightly, and all there’s left to do is make the most of it. 

Ace of Cups Future and Outcome

In rocky terrain and under extreme weather conditions, it is a determined and persistent nature that ensures a safe return to the haven of the home. In your life right now there are storms to be endured but your continued efforts will soon be rewarded with clear sunny skies and a double rainbow of opportunity. 

The Ace of Cups smiles warmly at the future position, it foretells of big wins and sweet successes, these rewards will be as delicious as a freshly plucked peach on a warm summer’s day. 

It is the struggle and the climb which make the views of victory all the more rewarding, keep this idea in your heart when it seems the future you’ve been promised is a distant mirage, soon you will see such elating panoramic views it will seem like your beautiful future stretches out endlessly.

 Your most trying test will be the one you face within yourself: when things become difficult and confusing, will you keep pressing on? It may take time, but if you do, you can be confident the rewards will far outweigh the struggle, the rainbow is most vivid after the darkest clouds have cleared. 

Ace of Cups Love Reconciliation

Your love life is about to enter spring, a period of renewal and freshness; where the sun’s rays open the flowers; where the dead rises again to become full of life once more. Flames that have become embers will reignite and spark so that they burn brightly in orange, yellow and red flames - the colors of passion will paint your love life with new, exciting colours. 

But wait, the Ace of Cups also carries a warning, for flames are good in a fireplace, but you must not let them catch fire in the rest of your house. In love, there are times for heady joy and thoughtless bliss, and times for cool-headed consideration. If your lover is true, you will soon find that managing these two areas will come as naturally as air to your lungs. Keep faith, and know that your cup is full of love and satisfaction, illuminating your life with happiness worth cherishing.

For those currently taking the path of life without a romantic partner, you will soon be joined by an intriguing and beautiful stranger, together, you will make the next steps of your life enhanced with feelings of love and admiration. How long your path will be shared remains unclear in this reading, but there is no doubt, regardless of the outcome, that you will both grow into better people through it. 

Ace of Cups As Feelings

Your thoughts dwell on the feelings of another, their actions may seem unclear on the surface but the Ace of Cups brings their true emotions to the surface with stunning clarity. There is attraction and intrigue, but like a child admiring a bees nest, there is also apprehension - your beauty is rich and golden, this is undeniable, the question which remains is - will your love sting? Now, the power flows to you - you must display with clear and simple actions your honesty of intent and nobleness of mind. Do not let your thoughts become caught up with playing games or mastering illusions, it is through your truest form that your beauty shines most bright - just like multi-colored pebbles at the bottom of a crystal clear lake. 

Ace of Cups As Friendship

Friends are the scaffolding in our lives, they support us through hard times and give us structure and beauty in our best moments. At this time, you are wondering how things may develop with the friends already in your life, the Ace of Cups brings good news, and there will be new friendships forged in your existing circles. 

Reconnection will spark bonds of companionship and you will find there are new supporters cheering you on through this chapter of your life, it will mark the start of a new page and you will find that your soul is filled with satisfaction. At the deepest level, friendships start with self-love, when you are comfortable in yourself you can be an even better friend to others - your own self-appreciation is a solid foundation on which your connection can be built high into the sky, standing as tall as a castle. 

Reversed Ace Of Cups Meaning

If you have received the Ace of Cups in the reversed position then you are being warned that your energy is being sucked out of you because of non-activity. You are bored and you need a change because you have allowed yourself to become too stagnant and are dealing with the emotional repercussions of that. You are depressed and unmotivated and there is a block in many key energy centers in the body.

Consider pursuing a good cleansing that will fine-tune and strengthen your chakras, particularly in the heart area as the Ace of Cups represents matters of the heart. You are also being weighed down in the genital and solar plexus areas. When you are not recognizing what life has to offer, because you have forgotten to practice gratitude, then you create a cycle in which you perpetuate unhappiness. Get yourself outside, get yourself active, clear up your chakras, and practice gratitude and you will find happiness.

Ace of Cups Reversed Love and Romance

The reversed Ace of Cups floats into your love reading when romance has become unsteady, you and your partner are rocking like a boat caught in a storm. The waters are choppy, feelings remain unexpressed and love is no longer reciprocated in equal harmony. In the distance, a past love lingers, distracting you from your course and making the storm all the more enduring and impossible to navigate. Your initial imaginings of romance were sweet and loving, like the loveliest dream, this contrast with reality leaves you feeling like your expectations are not being met.

Remember, people cannot completely change who they are but they may be able to change bad habits; that goes for both you, and your partner, you are fluid and ever-growing. If you are not in a relationship or have recently gone through a breakup, this card recommends time spent healing from the past, when your old wounds are sealed you will be strong enough to find a truly fulfilling relationship that won’t leave you with scars.

Ace of Cups reversed Family and Home

Here, you see the Ace of Cups reversed in relation to your family and home because you are going through a personal moment of turmoil. Never feel afraid to ask your family for support, they are your life-support through difficult times, and the ones who can give you space when you need time to recuperate alone. Take time away from domestic and family duties, and rediscover nature.

This will bring the pressure you’re experiencing down to a simmer, by focusing your attention on the beauty of the present moment, where all life flourishes and vibrates with deep spiritual wisdom. 

Practice familial honesty, let your loved ones know that you need their love and acceptance right now - and in the future, you are sure to return the gesture for them, too - but right now is a moment of personal survival, and your strength will be magnified by the haven of your home and unconditional love of your family members.

Ace of Cups Reversed Work and Finances

When the Ace of Cups presents itself reversed in this position it calls out feelings of dissatisfaction clouding your professional life, like grey clouds gathering over a once sunny sky. 

Your spark and drive may be missing, like an old car, you are finding you don’t the fuel to make the same journeys you once did. Money may be weighing heavily on your mind, sometimes in the form of debt and sometimes due to instability which leaves you feeling like a bird in a nest that might be blown away at any moment. 

You are enduring a period of stagnation and insecurity, moving forwards seems impossible and you cannot envision the road ahead. But the strategy will be your friend, now, turn to the power of your mind and unleash the potential of visualization - if you can see a way out, you can find a way out. Difficult times make way for better times to come; after a storm comes the most beautiful sunshine. 

Ace of Cups Reversed Health and Wellness

Your energy is sapped, and every day you awake with a feeling of flatness so that it feels like a heavyweight is pushing you back down. You may have lost the spring in your step, and, in some cases, could be dealing with the chronic exhaustion that’s making your world seem greyer than before.

 This reversed card tells you to build yourself back up with health practices. You must drink, once more, from the cup of prosperity - eat well and stay hydrated. 

If you are in a relationship, this card sometimes highlights problems with fertility and difficulties in conceiving which may also be impacting your peace of mind. Do not give up hope, instead, seek alternatives - speak to medical professionals and explore new paths. Sometimes our destination just takes a bit of re-routing before we can set a course.

Ace of Cups Reversed Personal Spirituality

Your spiritual journey has become stunted, you took a wrong turn and now it seems impossible to find the way back. Your sense of self has altered so that restoring balance seems an impossibility - your intuition has fled like a child, and though you hope to recapture it, you cannot summon the strength. 

Spiritual depression most commonly comes from distrust in the universe, but you must persevere and have faith; in a hurricane, standing still can be considered progress. Everyone suffers periods of difficulty and heartbreak, what will really make a mark on your life is whether you let these hard times define you or propel you forward.

There is strength in all emotions, even sadness, try and use that endurance to lift yourself out of this difficult time, and do not be scared to ask for support or space from others as and when it is necessary. Invest in your own spirituality and you will find you have much to achieve, discover, and enjoy in life yet - it’s all just around the corner. 

Upright Ace Of Cups Meanings in Keywords

• Direct action in love
• Fresh roots of love
• A new cycle of life
• Exciting love feelings
• Unblocking passion
• Emotional connections
• Manifesting love

Upright Ace Of Cups Meanings in Keywords

• Pushing for a feeling
• Emotional waters of love
• Blocked insight
• Paradigm

The Fool Tarot Card Meaning (Upright)

I started reading tarot at 11 years old and now I am nearly 50. What I have written here is all channelled in terms of what I feel the cards mean. If you are looking to learn tarot or you just want to know my take on the Fool card then you are at the start of something.

To me, the Fool reveals the courage and determination that lies within us all. In the life cycle of the Tarot, the Fool is the start of the story. This card represents our childlike selves, or the beginning of a cycle. The Fool is often depicted as a young person, with knapsack in hand who is going places. And what will be the final destination? No one knows, but it does not matter.

And what will be the final destination? No one knows, but it does not matter. For the Fool, the lesson is in the movement, in the adventure of chance. The Fool often shows up in a reading as a reminder that we are taking life too seriously. The person we were before we understood that life can be burdened with an inordinate amount of responsibility. She tells us to break the routine, to try something new even if an experience ends up not turning out exactly the way that we thought it would. Bringing in new adventures and experiences builds character, and too often as a part of the human condition, we get stuck in the monotony of our lives and routines, afraid to ever make a change.

The Fool tells us that it is healthy to break a routine now and again. How else can we gain perspective and appreciation for the life that we have created for ourselves? Embrace spontaneity to find the truth. Shake things up. Express yourself. Do not be callous or cruel, but make changes and give in to laughter. The possibilities are endless, be joyous now. When this card shows up in your reading, consider yourself invincible. There is a step or choice that needs to be made that will propel you forward to the next stage of your development. You cannot and should not ignore this message. Look for opportunities that sprout up around you to do something that you hadn’t considered before, and then consider it. With the Fool, you are encouraged to throw your fear aside.

The Fool timeframe is normally that a new beginning will start in less than 4 weeks, it is about understanding that as a number zero change keeps on coming. In the fool you will find understand the cycles of life, that death and birth will come and you no longer have to be afraid of what you do not know. Here in this adventure, you are invincible. The Eternal optimist, the Fool is lucky because he knows no other way of being. He symbolizes unmitigated joy and he floats from experience to experience. The Fool is honest and hardworking and explains that being forthright is the key to releasing us from our constraints of stunted secrecy. Now is the time to make a choice, to lay out your goals and begin accomplishing them. He promises clarity at the end of the movement because no matter what happens when you put change into motion, change is what you will find. If you can find the joy in the change, then you will find happiness.

The Fool In Love (Upright)

Often we hear the saying, ‘Only fools give in’ or, ‘foolishly in love.’ These sayings are designed to express a level of care-free behavior that has at times been knocked down in today’s skeptical society. There is an overall sentiment that foolish means stupid and that you should always be in control. But this is not so always in life. Responsibility and foolishness both have their place in the cycle of your life. If you ignore the fool within, the romantic, the jester then you might become only a shell of yourself and your existence can feel pointless. Open yourself up to the endless possibility that this card signifies. Whilst pursuing counsel through the tarot about love and relationships the Fool says to tear down the walls that surround your heart and have some fun with the wild and ecstatic energy of love.

Now is an excellent time to pursue new love, to feel silly with someone or just to fall unconditionally in love with you. Embrace your inner fool and trust that falling into this phase is the point. If you get some cuts and bruises, brush yourself off and try again. When you feel fear, remember that you are never alone. Doubt is no more than indecision taking up residence in your heart. Make a decision, any decision and you will become free of the chains that bind you. You are blessed in the phase of the Fool. For more information on what the fool means in love click here

What I channel about the Fool As Feelings (Upright)

As fools, we realize that we have tried too hard to fit ourselves into a mold, where everything was dull and boring after a long-term commitment that was too restrictive. We must honor the child in us who isn't always capable of taking it seriously. It won't be serious, but he or she will try to make you laugh again. You may need to smile to get to know this person, but it will be worth it. The Fool Tarot card represents all these “new” feelings when you move into a new relationship, the gizzy days of living on a love high. As the lady in my tarot card goes on her journey through tarot, she is gazing into the eye of the storm, representing feelings of being  optimistic and carefree in response to the possibilities that lie ahead. As feelings the fool presents: enthusiasm, excitement, and anticipation, but with it they are passing and these feelings won't stay for too long. To read more detail on the fool as feelings click here.

What I channel about the Fool in Love Reconciliation (Upright)

This is my go-to tarot card of love reconciliation, taking a chance on love, being vulnerable, and being brave enough to start over are examples of what the fool encourages us to do. Our internal “fool” reminds us that sometimes it is necessary to let go of our pride, forgive one another, and begin again. The hope of reconciliation and the restoration of fractured relationships is offered in this way. Our journey of love reconciliation is ultimately a journey of trust and risk-taking. Through this process, we will be able to gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the other person, which will bring happiness and joy to both of us.

What I channel about the Fool in Health Readings (Upright)

When it comes to health and wellness, the Fool card shows that there is more to be discovered within the body and emphasizes the need for physical activity. This card will usually show up if you have been living a somewhat dormant existence. Now is the time to get up off the couch and to pursue an activity that you have never pursued in order to help matters of the circulatory system as well as to strengthen the muscles for overall health.

What my spiritual work says about the Fool in Work, Money, Business, Career, and Wealth (Upright)

When the Fool appears in a reading revolving around abundance, money making, work and wealth it is time to search for some new angle of the work that you have either already begun or to find something new completely. This is not to say that it is time to just quit your job, but when the Fool shows up, he tells us to pay attention to other opportunities that are blessing you throughout the phase of this card’s presence in your life. 

What I channel about the Fool as Action/Advice (Upright)

Fools remind us that trying again and finding healing is never too late, no matter how broken things are, she can step into the third eye for greater awareness. In my view, all things are possible when you have optimism and courage. Life's greatest rewards lie beyond what we know, so embrace the unknown. As long as you have the courage to take the leap and believe in yourself.

What I channel about the Fool in Yes Or No readings (Upright)

There is adventure and joy in the Fool Tarot card. Through an open heart and a fearless spirit, it will lead to growth and self-discovery. It can be daunting to ask if something is a yes or no; the Fool encourages us to take risks and trust ourselves regardless of the uncertainty. You can achieve the Fool's Yes by taking the step and committing to your own journey, but only if you are truly willing to take it.  To read my detailed analysis of the fool Yes or No meaning please click here

The Fool As A Person In my view (Upright)

They understand that life is a series of experiences, so they are unperturbed by failure. Their curiosity will take them to new heights despite their stumbles and falters. It is the Fool's adventurous spirit and inner strength that allows them to travel wherever life leads them. We are reminded to live life with an open heart, trusting that everything will work out in the end. 

In my readings, this is a risk-taker, unafraid of the unknown and willing to explore things in life. They remind us that taking a few leaps of faith is the key to experiencing life's greatest gifts, they are the essence of freedom and joy. 

What the Fool Means In The Present Position (Upright)

In the present position, the fool carries new chances and opportunities, and possibly a warning that you need to accept that sometimes you need to take risks and be open-minded about life. This is an excellent opportunity to make magic happen. 

The Fool In The Present Position in The Future Position (Upright)

No matter what our circumstances are, the Fool reminds us to live life enthusiastically and optimistically.  It is through the Fool's energy that we can set ourselves on our path of discovery whenever we feel lost or uncertain. Faith, courage, and hope are symbols of the Fool, who in the future position can take on the adventure of living life to the fullest, with new beginnings in store. In our darkest hours, she reminds us that even taking risks can bring about unexpected rewards. Fools encourage us to take chances and trust in our abilities despite any fears or doubts we may have. 

The Fool In The Past Position (Upright)

The fool often represents, to me, a time of new beginnings in the past, and the start of an undertaking. If you have changed your life the fool in the past this card normally appears. As an outsider, the fool in the past tarot position stands in contradiction to society's prevailing norms and values.

The Fool As Friendship Or Family  (Upright)

When it comes to friendship, the Fool tarot card shows up taking a chance on something new and acting "foolish." The Fool may point towards forming a new friendship rather than letting go of an old or unfulfilling one. A Fool also suggests being open to new perspectives and willing to explore the unknown to make new connections. In regards to the family, and home life drawing this card can represent a new start but more importantly, if a member of the family acted "foolish" it is important to forgive in the fact of conflict.

The Fool in the Reversed Position

When the Fool appears in the reversed position it indicates that some of the choices that are currently being made are fool hardy. For example in a work situation, you do not want to just drop your job just because the Fool arrives. You want to look for other opportunities and pursue them while also making sure that you are handling yourself in a productive way that goes along with current economic situations. Yes, quit your job when you have pursued a new job that makes you feel more satisfied, but do not by any means jump on one opportunity alone and then let go of everything else.

The reversed position of the fool stands for being overly ambitious, to the extent that you take advantage of others, or lie to get ahead. These behaviors are counter the energy of the Fool who wants you to be happy and carefree, not riddle yourself with more problems by being indiscrete or thoughtless in your actions. Consider what entanglements you are bringing into your experience by trying to get ahead too fast.

The Fool, when in the reversed position, is still a fresh and inspiring card, filled with wonder for new beginnings and carrying a sense of adventure. The Fool, having no context in the world around him cares not whether he is upright or upside down, for no matter what there is a journey to be had and there is a sense of freedom and spontaneous exploration. That being said, when this card is in reverse, there is a caution to be had as well.

Reversed Fool In Love

For new relationships, the Fool appearing in this position can indicate a slow start to a relationship. It really is the card of jumping into something too soon. For established romantic relationships or marriage, it can indicate impulsiveness and a need to stop and smell the roses and to check in on responsibility in life. 

Reversed Fool In Feelings

I always find readings about how they feel and then the fool appears indicates a sort of immature feeling towards the relationship. I am not going to lie, I do think this is a good card, but very much focused on those feelings of starting out. You know, starting out to be good, starting out to bring something to the table in love. 

Reversed Fool In Family Life

When you’re focusing on home or family life, the Fool reversed indicates a need to shake up routine. Consider how you are being too rigid regarding family members or where you may be spending too much. If there are home projects happening, the Fool reversed indicates that these will be completed successfully, but slower than expected. 

Reversed Fool In Work and Finance

Unless you’re considering a new position, the Fool card in all forms can be a warning card concerning finances and work. Not known for being grounded, the Fool upright can indicate needing more experience to get the desired position or not taking oneself seriously. In the reversed position, to me, it shows a person trying hard in the areas of job or money, but someone that is not getting the results they want. 

Reversed Fool In Health and Wellness

I do find this card is positive when it comes to health. I often see this card appear when something new is coming. The Fool in any position is about the journey and even when reversed represents an active journey, movement (usually forward but slower when this card is reversed) and a time of high activity. In the reversed position, the Fool tells you to focus on stress reduction and open your mind to new ways to look for things. Now is a good time to hold off on risk taking, cautioning against starting a new fitness routine.

Reversed Fool In Spirituality

When you see the Fool reversed and are asking about your well being, you need to understand that you can’t force faith. Now is a time to rely on your intuition. You may have a sense of missing something, and if this is the case, trust this feeling. 

Upright Keywords Of The Fool

• A leap of faith
• New beginning
• Unexpected situation
• Unconventional
• Fresh steps on a journey
• Strong character
• Decision and direction
• New Job

Reversed Keywords of The Fool

• Being stupid
• Folly
• Weary of a new start
• Reluctance to start a journey