The Giver Archetype

Upright Meanings: creativity, family, homecomings, happy ever after, domestic bliss, children, harmony, blessings, happiness, reunions, marriage, long term relationships, fun, fate, life, play, family gatherings, soulmates, friendship, destiny, well-being, good luck, security, caring, abundance, stability, happy families

From its joyful depiction, we can assume that The Giver embody happiness, joy, contentment and emotional satisfaction in your family, relationship or companion. It represents an idyllic state of comfort, harmony, peace and love which makes you feel like you are in paradise. This is where all your dreams, wants, needs and wishes have been fulfilled and you feel a complete sense of satisfaction. Take a moment and breathe, look around you and be thankful for all your blessings. This card signifies something that so many of us are searching for.

Reversed Meanings: keeping up appearances, disharmony, family secrets, dysfunctional family, social services, quarrel, rocky relationships, neglect, lack of security/stability, lack of teamwork, miscarriage, losing your home, broken home, non-traditional families, not wanting marriage/children, waste, broken relationships, infertility, homesickness, divorce, unhappy home/family life, isolation, foster families, conflict, separation

When The Giver is reversed, the strong bonds that one forges with family and community are broken, or twisted. The Giver is truly the most ‘happily ever after card, but somehow this idealized image of domestic peace and comfort is broken, or was unrealistic all along. Instead of connections, you may find distance. Instead of coming together, you may be pulling apart.