Readings
Three Cards
The three card tarot spread is one of the oldest methods. You can get to the heart of your question with a simple three-card Tarot reading. In this spread, there are three different positions which can be changed by to your preference, Past – Present – Future (or Situation – Action – Outcome, Situation – Obstacle – Advice and etc.).
The meaning of the card you choose varies according to it’s position.
This opening provides a GENERAL perspective to the period you are in. Or you can evaluate the comments in the frame of your question.
Strength
Upright
Strength, courage, persuasion, influence, compassion
The Strength card represents strength, energy, and power – like the Chariot. However, while the Chariot means outer strength and will, the Strength card symbolizes the inner strength. Strength is about knowing you can handle life’s challenges. You have great stamina and endurance, balanced with great patience. You are committed to what you need to do, and you go for your goals with maturity and inner calmness.
When the Strength Tarot card appears in a reading, you are full of individual power. You do not rule by trying to dominate others; you quietly influence and convince. And this is also an advantage that others may underestimate your power, however, it is so ‘transparent’.
Your strength gives you the confidence to overcome fears, difficulties or uncertainties. You have got what it takes to see this situation through to its final. You’re a loyal friend and a supporter and you might also feel compelled to hold space for someone who needs your power and help.
The Strength card advises you to ‘train’ your animal instincts, and raw emotions, and channel these primary responses constructively. It’s normal for negative feelings such as anger, fear, rage, shame, sadness or guilt to appear in certain circumstances. However, it’s what you do with these feelings that make all the distinction. Now is a time when you need to be alert of your instinctual urges. Overtake your situation from a place of love and compassion.
Reversed
Inner strength, self-doubt, low energy, raw emotion
When the reversed Strength card is shown up in a Tarot reading, it may be time to tune in to your current levels of inner strength. Are you overflowing with self-confidence, or are you exhausted? And how can you take these features back into balance?
You may be lacking in self-confidence if you have lately experienced a setback. Know that your center strength will always be with you and now is as good a time as any to reconnect with this strength. You may hold more strength and flexibility than you have always believed – so, be gentle to yourself.
Check on your energy levels right now. The reversed Strength card is your call to rest and withdraw for a temporary period to restore your energy levels. You must take care of yourself first, so you will be able to take care of other people too.
In its shadow form, the reversed Strength card warns that you are likely to show unstable behavior and becoming aggressive. You may end up doing something you regret later by acting without thinking. The key is not to repress the raw emotions and urges, but to learn how to channel it so it won’t hurt others or yourself.
Ace of Cups
Upright
Love, new relationships, compassion, creativity.
With the Ace of Cups, Blessed love and kindness are flowing through you. You are full of deep love from Nature, and you let that love flow through you into the world. You accept love, you share love, you ARE love. Your spirit overflows.
Now is the perfect time for you to open your heart and feel the strong stream of passion. You are more open to creative possibilities, loving relationships, and deep empathy for other people. As with all Ace cards, this card also comes as an invite. The Ace of Cups brings the potential for emotional satisfaction – but only if you welcome it with an open heart.
This card often arrives in Tarot readings when you allow your emotions to radiate through your efforts. You may be excited to start a new plan. You are happy with who you are and freely show this part of yourself to other people. You see pure potential in allowing your creative spirits to move.
The Ace of Cups usually signifies a new connection, such as friendship, a new family relationship or blossoming love. Open yourself to sharing unconditional love, and you will see that love flows effortlessly when you are in this kind state of mind. The water indicates the flow of emotion.
There is a generous representation of the Ace of Cups, too. See this as a time of giving and make the most of any chance to help. You have the power to share your inner light, bringing joy to those around you.
Ultimately, the Ace of Cups can mean pregnancy or birth. Check the other cards in the reading for additional verification, such as the Empress, Page of Cups or Four of Wands. It also may mean the birth of a flash of inspiration – something in which you can spend plenty of creative energy.
Reversed
Self-love, intuition, repressed emotions.
In the reversed position, Ace Of Cups expresses love for oneself. So, before you give your love out to the universe, send love to yourself, filling up with Divine love.
The reversed Ace of Cups is a sign that you are in contact with your unconscious mind and harmonized with your intuition. You are searching for this part of yourself alone right now, and learning how you can bring more flow into your life.
The reversed Ace of Cups may be a warning that you are suppressing your emotions, not wanting to reveal yourself fully to the external world. You may worry that if you let your emotions flow, they might turn into an overrunning flood that can’t be turned off. However, be cautious that you do not create an inner blockage by suppressing how you feel. If you are not ready to share your emotions, you can find ways to free them privately, through journaling, movement, or crying your anxiety and anger out.
In a love reading, the reversed Ace of Cups can tell that you are keeping your emotions for worry of getting hurt. You know that you must believe in your lover for the relationship to move ahead, but, for now, you are holding back.
The Devil
Upright
Shadow self, attachment, addiction, restriction, sexuality
The Devil card symbolizes your shadow side and the negative forces that hold you back from being the best version of yourself. You may be at the effect of negative obsessions, thought patterns or addictions. You have found yourself caught between the momentary pleasure. Just as the Lovers card, Devil also speaks to duality; however, you are choosing the path of immediate satisfaction with the Devil, even if it costs your long-term health. Just like you have sold your soul to the Devil!
The Devil card often arrives when you have been thinking you have no control over your dark side, and that you can never break free from the hold of negative forces. However, deep down, you know it does harm to you, and you are doing it yourself damage when you trap into these needs with lower vibration. You need to accept the hold they have on you to break free of these negative addictions.
On the positive meaning, the Devil can also present a powerful attachment between two people, such as a new love affair still in its ‘honeymoon stage’. Be careful, because, with the Devil card, this healthy attachment could also turn into a co-dependent bond if you lose touch with your intuition.
The Devil could also signify your wild side and sexuality in a love reading. Also, it can symbolize strong chemistry and sexual attraction with your partner. You may be exploring your darkest and wildest fantasies. If you can do this within a safe space, it could be a very enriching adventure. However, it can easily turn into something that may be threatening or harmful to your being, so, set clear limits ready to go.
Reversed
Releasing limiting beliefs, exploring dark thoughts, detachment
The reversed Devil card can often be shown when you are on the boundary of a breaking point. You are being invited to your greatest potential, however, you must let go of any harmful habits or restricting beliefs that may hold you back. Let go of concerns and release any limiting beliefs standing in the way of your growth. It is easier than you think.
The reversed Devil calls on you to drop things you know are dangerous to you and your personality. It could be about creating a healthy diet, using less social media, quitting drinking and smoking, spending more time in nature, or focusing more on your purposes.
The reversed Devil may also be a warning that you are hiding your darkest self from other people as a secret. You may have thoughts or fantasies that you don’t want others to know because you feel ashamed. There is also a need to admit who you are and forgive yourself for the ideas you have.
Finally, the Devil reversed encourages you to train the detachment state, a state in which you defeat your attachment to the longing for things, people or ideas, and free yourself. It doesn’t mean you don’t care for them; you free yourself from dependency.