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These Tarot Cards Are Telling You You’re Being Manipulated

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The Magician, Reversed

Receiving the Magician reversed is typically a warning about manipulation. Specifically, the card represents someone who will try to use lies, deceit, and manipulation to get something from you. 

When you receive the Magician reversed, it is trying to warn you that someone in your life is not who you think they are. It may be advising you to take a look at the person who you think is manipulating you and reassess your relationship with them; for example, you may want to bow out of a planned trip or project with this person, whether they be a friend or a coworker. This card is guiding you to understand that someone you initially trusted does not have your back anymore; the Magician wants to warn you to protect yourself and put yourself first.

Seven of Swords

The Seven of Swords is a hallmark card that indicates everything is not as it seems. If you’re worried about a friend manipulating you, the Seven of Swords is a sure sign that you should be on the lookout for indications that you are being manipulated. Keep in mind that this could include anyone from someone in your personal life to someone in your professional field.

The Seven of Swords represents deception, scheming, and immorality. Someone may be using you to get what they want. They may plan on manipulating you to help them achieve their goals, or they may be using dishonesty and falsehoods to manipulate a situation or social circle you are a part of. The Seven of Swords is a warning to closely examine those around you and be wary of anyone who seems to be using you for their own gain.

The Hanged Man

The Hanged Man has many meanings, but if you feel that you are being manipulated by someone close to you, it can indicate that you are coming to the realization that it is time to break free. The Hanged Man may feel stuck now, but the card itself is about removing yourself from the patterns of behavior that haunt you. 

If you feel that you are being manipulated by someone, the Hanged Man is truly a positive sign to receive. It is a reassurance that you must put yourself first and take your life into your own hands; that you may feel trapped and hurt by the relationship now, but that you can remove yourself from the situation and find healing. Whether you are yearning to break free of a stifling romantic relationship or reassess a social circle that has been manipulating you, the Hanged Man is a reminder that you can change your life for the better.