The Performer Archetype

Upright Meanings: originality, foolishness, adventure, youth, pleasure, spontaneity, lack of commitment, travel, idealism, opportunity, innocence, beginnings possibilities, freedom, carelessness, thoughtlessness

The Performer card is numbered 0, which is considered to be a number of infinite potential. Consider him a blank slate, for The Performer has yet to develop a clear personality. He is the symbol of innocence – his journey to come will shape his character yet.

Reversed Meanings: hesitation, bad choice, indecision, apathy, distraction, carelessness, injustice, irrationality, stupidity, negligence, lack of fun, recklessness

When you get The Reversed Performer in your reading, you can generally find his more negative characteristics being on display. It can mean that you are literally acting like The Performer by disregarding the repercussions of your actions. Like the youth depicted in the card, you don’t see how dangerous of a position you find yourself in. The Reversed Performer card can show that you are living in the moment and not planning for the future. The Reversed Performer meaning serves as caution that you should be more aware so as not to be taken advantage of. Like the dog in the Rider Waite version, this card is here to alert you on anything that may sound too good to be true.