I don’t read reversals because a lot of cards have opposing energy vibes. Here’s two examples of that here:

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Stop calling this card "the thief." The 7 of Swords card depicts a Moroccan man running away with an idea. He has brilliant ideas that question or go against the group’s established religious beliefs. A new approach to outdated ideas or a new frame of mind could enlighten his people and encourage progressive change. He aims to inspire, but to no avail. There’s no other option but to escape this oppression. He abandons his people in search of open-minded individuals who will be more receptive of his unconventional views. The man’s Moroccan Fez hat is a symbol of devotion to his Islamic religion. The Fez hat represents the city of Fez, one of Morocco’s oldest and most historically important cities. The Fez hat is associated with religious symbolism and is often worn during Islamic religious ceremonies and events. The suppression of uncomfortable ideas may be common in religion and politics, but it is not the path to knowledge. This man’s intelligent conceptualizations are a sin to repress. Not being allowed to express himself freely has become suffocating. The man flees with five swords in his hands. There being 5 identical symbols corresponds to the 5th sefirah called Gevurah. Gevurah, meaning strength, is the commitment to justice, and the discipline required to persist through difficulties. It’s the energy to champion something. If you look closely, you will see how the man’s fingers on his right-hand grip the two swords just as you would an ink pen. This indicates that he plans to share his ideas by writing them down. Two identical objects grouped together correspond to Chokmah, meaning wisdom, symbolizing his desire to share ingenious and enlightening ideas. In his left-hand he carries three swords, which correspond to the 3rd sefirah called Binah, meaning understanding. The left arm coincides with the left pillar energy of receiving. Therefore, he is receiving deep understanding and feels the need to share his thoughts to improve other people’s lives and perhaps change the world. And lastly, there are two swords standing in the ground to the right of this man. These swords signify that he has become aware of his community’s lack of progress and development. They are happily stuck in their traditional ways and have grown content in their complacency.

WHAT IS YOD? Yod relates to hand. It is portrayed as a small fiery flame. It’s known as the fire in the beginning of all God’s Creation, alluding to how God has His hand in the Creation of all things. THE 77 YOD’S There are 77 Hebrew letter Yod’s depicted in the Rider-Waite (Smith) tarot deck. The number 77 is the Hebrew gematria value for the word Mazal. MEANING OF THE WORD MAZAL The Hebrew word mazal (מזל) fundamentally means “luck,” “fortune,” or “good stars,” originating from the biblical Hebrew term mazzāl, which translates to “constellation” or “astrological sign”. It is derived from the root נ-ז-ל (n-z-l), meaning “to flow down,” symbolizing the belief that divine energy or fate drips down from the heavens, influencing a person’s destiny. This concept is deeply rooted in Jewish tradition, where the constellations (mazalot) are seen as directing the fate of individuals and nations. The phrase mazel tov (מזל טוב), meaning “good luck” or “good constellation,” is a traditional Jewish expression of congratulations, often used at joyous occasions like weddings, bar mitzvahs, and births, acknowledging that a positive event has occurred under favorable celestial alignment. While it is commonly translated as “good luck” in English, its literal meaning emphasizes a favorable constellation or destiny. TAROT CONNECTION The Hebrew word “Mazal” (מזל) has a gematria (Hebrew numerology) value of 77. Tarot cards help us manifest luck, fortune, and destiny through the understanding of astrology and higher spiritual concepts. THE HERMIT The Hermit is assigned to the letter Yod, making him the 78th Yod in the deck. And this is interesting because the tarot deck has exactly 78 cards. So what does this mean? Yod relates to God’s finger or hand, and by having 78 Yod’s in the deck reveals to us that God has His hand in the creation of the Rider-Waite (Smith) deck. And, by using the deck as a tool with our hands, we can connect to this God force. BREAKDOWN OF THE CARDS WITH YOD’S ON THEM