Classic reading: One of the most negative cards; depression, sadness and lack of drive; hard to get out of without a change of attitude; nearby cards show the cause (Coins, money; Cups, partner or family; Clubs, work; Swords, health); therapy is recommended.
General meaning
Upright
depressionsadnesslack of drivedespondencyneed for a change of attitude
↕ Reversed: The despondency starts to ease, recovering your spirits, asking for help, climbing out little by little
By topic
Love
discouragement in the relationshipemotional sadnesslack of excitementthe cause in nearby Cupssupport needed
Friendship
isolationsadness that pushes people awayneed for supportnot wanting to socialisetrusting someone close
Family
low atmosphereshared sadnessa family cause if Cups are nearbyneed for supporta pending conversation
Career
professional lack of motivationstagnationexhaustionneed for therapy or supportreviewing your attitude
Work
lack of motivationa work cause if Clubs are nearbylack of driveexhaustionneed for a change of attitude
Studies
reluctancelack of motivationdropping outdiscouragementneed for support
Money
discouragement over money problemsthe cause in nearby Coinslack of financial initiativeworryneed for help
Pets
listless animalsadnessloss of appetiteneed for carechange of routine