Okay, so I’ve been messing around with tarot cards for a while now, mostly just for fun and a little bit of self-reflection. Today, I was feeling kinda stuck on a decision, so I figured, why not try a simple “yes or no” reading? I decided to focus on the Page of Wands, since it often pops up when I’m thinking about new projects or ideas.
I shuffled my deck, really concentrating on my question. It was something like, “Should I start this new creative project?” I’m not gonna lie, I was a little nervous. I cut the deck, and flipped over the top card… Page of Wands, reversed.
My first reaction? Uh oh. Reversed cards usually mean something’s blocked, delayed, or just…not quite right. I’ve learned not to freak out immediately, though. It’s more about the nuances, you know?
So, I started digging a little deeper. I grabbed my favorite tarot guidebook (it’s super dog-eared at this point) and looked up the reversed Page of Wands. Here’s what I jotted down in my notebook:
- Possible Meanings: Hesitation, lack of direction, scattered energy, creative blocks, false starts.
- My Initial Thoughts: Oof. Sounds about right. I have been feeling all over the place lately.
I sat with the card for a while, just looking at the image. The Page, normally so enthusiastic and ready to go, looked kinda…lost upside down. It really resonated with how I was feeling.
What I Did Next
Instead of taking it as a flat “no,” I decided to see it as a warning. Maybe it wasn’t saying “don’t do it,” but more like “hold up, you’re not ready yet.”
I did a little brainstorming, right there in my notebook.I start to ask myself the follow questions.
- What’s making me hesitant?
- Where am I feeling scattered?
- What small step can I take to get some clarity?
I realized I was trying to do too much at once. Classic me! I had this grand vision, but zero plan. The reversed Page of Wands was basically calling me out on my lack of preparation.
So, instead of diving headfirst into the project, I decided to break it down. I made a list of tiny, manageable tasks. Just baby steps. Like, “research this one thing” or “sketch out a rough idea.” Stuff I could actually do without feeling overwhelmed.
I’m still not 100% sure if the answer to my original question is a “yes” or a “no.” But the reversed Page of Wands definitely gave me a kick in the pants. It helped me see that I needed to slow down, get organized, and approach things with a little more focus. It wasn’t the answer I expected, but it was probably the answer I needed.
