Dead Cat Bounce
Plain reading
A temporary price increase during a sustained downturn that gives the illusion of recovery before the decline resumes. The grim name comes from the idea that even a dead cat will bounce if dropped from high enough. It traps buyers who mistake the bounce for a genuine reversal.
The Oracle speaks
The Star reversed offers a glimmer that is not hope but its convincing imitation. The seeker sees green after days of red and mistakes relief for reversal. This card has a particular cruelty to it. It does not take away hope. It lends it briefly, then asks for it back with interest.