Tarot Blog Series

The 9 of Pentacles post lists the upright and reversed keywords along with a brief description of the care and revered meanings

The Nine of Swords blog contains upright and reversed keywords along with brief explanations of the core and reversed meanings

The Nine of Cups blog contains upright and reversed keywords along with core and reversed explanations.

The Nine of Wands blog contains upright and reversed keywords along with core and reversed descriptions

The Tarot Nines: Pause, Protect, Prepare The Nines arrive with a whisper and a warning: “The cycle is almost complete. Adjust now — or carry it into the Ten.”

This is a card of restriction. You may feel trapped by your own choices, another person's actions, or circumstances beyond your control. The situation can leave you feeling powerless, but the Eight of Swords also reminds you that not every limitation is permanent. Sometimes the first step toward freedom is recognizing that you have more options than you think.

This card brings momentum. Fast texts, sudden changes, green lights, or high-speed shifts all point to one thing: life is moving quickly. But don't confuse speed with wisdom. Things may be happening fast, so stay focused, trust your instincts, and expect the unexpected.

This is the card of practice—not glamour. It honors the quiet building of skill through repetition, dedication, and a willingness to keep showing up. Mastery isn't created overnight. It's earned one lesson, one mistake, and one small improvement at a time. The Eight of Pentacles reminds us that lasting success is built through consistent effort, not quick results.

You believe you've gotten all you can from a situation, and it's time to leave it behind. There's sadness here, yes, but there's also strength. This card is about recognizing when something no longer serves your highest good. Although walking away isn't easy, staying may keep you from moving toward something better.

The Eights mark a shift from waiting to working. Where the Sevens asked you to reassess, the Eights ask you to recommit or reroute with purpose. What do I know now that I didn’t know before and what am I going to do about it?

Seven of Wands focused on upright and reversed keywords along with a brief description in everyday language.

Seven of Cups focused on upright and reversed keywords along with a brief description in everyday language.

SEVEN OF SWORDS – Remove Upright and Reversed Keywords Upright Removing yourself from a toxic situation Secrets, stealth, or escape Stalking or surveillance Theft or deceit Temporary travel or change Reversed Delays, second thoughts Backing out of plans or deals Emo

SEVEN OF PENTACLES – Waiting Upright and Reversed Keywords Upright Waiting for results Patience in business or finance Delayed outcomes Accumulating or investing slowly Watching for a payoff Reversed Financial loss Bankruptcy or bad investment Letdown, disappointment

The Tarot Sevens: Reassessment, Retreat, and the Power of Pause Sevens are the sacred pause — the uncomfortable space between effort and clarity. They don’t offer answers right away.

The 6 of Swords is explained using keyword meanings as well as core meanings for both the upright and reversed positions.

Explore the keywords and core meanings related to the 6 of cups in both the upright and reversed positions.

Six of Wands explained using keywords along with core and reversed explanations

The six of Pentacles explained using keywords along with core and reversed meanings

The Five of Swords is mental chaos and social toxicity. It shows up when conflict is coming from every direction — or when someone is trying to manipulate or dominate a group dynamic. You may feel outnumbered. Gaslit. Or like your own voice is buried under pressure.