4. Bast Upright Bast embodies warmth, affection, devotedness and fidelity. Bast is an indication of joy, happiness and mental healing. When the Bast card turns up in a reading it is an indication that mental worries and turmoil will soon pass. Bast also brings psychic protection. Bast governs the musical and dancing arts and denotes agility and grace in all physical movement. Bast is also a card of intuition and reminds one to remain cautious and mindful in all undertakings. Bast also encourages generosity and asks one to give others their due – this could be what is owed to them, appreciation, acknowledgement etc. Reversed When Bast is reversed there is an indication of worry, anxiety and mental tension. One may be vulnerable to psychic attack and may also indicate a lack of joy and happiness. There is also an element of cattiness, gossip and backbiting when the Bast card turns up reversed. It may also indicate a situation where one may not be receiving as one ...