Welcome to my Memorizing Tarot Card Audio Podcast, where I discuss strategies to learn and memorize tarot cards.  Today's episode is your three-minute lesson on the Reversal of the Ace of Swords.

Why an audio course
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The purpose of this audio podcast is to help reinforce key messages by audio, while you clean, exercise, mow your lawn, or drive great distances. There is no charge for this content, and it is intended to provide short, snappy microlearning to help beginners keep practicing and reinforcing the learning. The best way to learn tarot cards, is to keep practicing working with the cards. 

Rider Waite Tarot Card Deck
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I learned how to read cards on the Rider Waite Tarot Deck and the instructor I had said its easiest to have everyone on the same deck when explaining the symbolism. With time, I was able to transfer that knowledge to other decks. If you are a beginner at learning tarot, below are some links to the Rider Waite Tarot Deck to follow along if you need a set of cards. I earn a small referral commission from these links from Amazon. 

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About Carrie and  @QuickLearnQuests 
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I have been reading tarot cards for 30 years for fun. I took a two and a half day course, and I was so excited to be able to take the mystery out of getting readings done for myself, and to be able to do them myself. We also have social media channels, TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube and all major podcast distributors such as Spotify, Apple, Audible and many others under the handle @quickLearnQuests. I am focusing mostly on my podcasts and YouTube at the moment, but I will expand into more social media more consistently when I find my feet.

Here is my YouTube Channel video for interpreting the Ace of Wands in Three Card Spreads: https://youtu.be/P8En-8-8njk?si=7LIlOsFv9pNZ9iK7  

Here is the transcript: 
Welcome to the "Memorizing Tarot Cards" podcast, your three-minute lessons on learning and memorizing each card using symbolism. I use the Rider Waite Tarot but you can view the card while you listen using your own Tarot card deck or a computer. Today, we're exploring the Ace of Swords, focusing on reversals. Let's start with the divine meaning of the card and then its meaning when reversed.

The Ace of Swords upright symbolizes mental breakthroughs, clarity, and new ideas. It represents the power of truth, the cutting through of confusion, and seeing things with clear insight.

However, when the Ace of Swords is reversed, that sharpness of mind is dulled. You may be confused and struggling to clarify an issue. The reversed Ace of Swords suggests that you may be experiencing mental blocks, unclear thinking, or difficulty expressing your thoughts. It's a card that points to clouded judgment or the challenge of seeing things objectively.

So what does that mean when we see the Ace of Swords reversed in a reading? When the Ace of Swords reversed shows up in a reading, it's often a sign that you must focus on clearing your mind and finding mental clarity. This card encourages you to declutter your mind and focus on getting clear about what you truly want or need.  Take a time out to find your focus. It may also be that miscommunication is contributing to your current challenges. If you've been experiencing misunderstandings in your relationships, work, or personal projects, the Ace of Swords reversed asks you to revisit your communication style with people and ensure that you express yourself clearly and concisely.

So, how do you memorize this reversed meaning of the card? 

Tying the card to a personal experience helps me remember it. For example, my reversed Ace of Swords moment was during a contract about five years ago.  It was a fantastic team, and I enjoyed my time there.  However, it was my first time working with such a diverse team from an age perspective.  Several key team members were a lot older than I was and a lot younger than I was.  They played vital roles in this project.  I could see myself with the young ones who were starting their career.  They were fresh out of school and full of confidence.  They had never seen a project fail and were not tied to doing what was tried and true on certain things.  On the other extreme were the consultants who had retired from the workforce, and they were pulled back in on this project.  They were highly risk-averse.  Many of us were between the two extremes, and the generation gaps created more communication issues than I was used to seeing.  It took some work to get this team to jel at the beginning of the project.  It was time to focus on why we were all hired, and give everyone a seat at the table.  We got there, but it was a rocky start. The ace of swords reminds us that effective communication is critical to navigating challenges, and sometimes, we need to take a step back to get us there. In this case, the North Star was our project goal. We needed to remember that we were all hired for a reason. We were hired for our expertise, experience, and commitment to excellence.

Remember, the key to mastering tarot is practice. As you listen to these three-minute lessons, the cards' symbolism will become more ingrained in your memory. Thank you for tuning in. Keep practicing and join us for more three-minute lessons to memorize more cards. Your dedication and effort will surely pay off, leading you to a deeper understanding of the tarot.

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