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.
Six of Swords
Upright
Transition, change, rite of passage, releasing baggage
The Six of Swords tells that you are in a state of change, leaving behind what was usual and going towards the foreign. You might be moving to another house, ending a relationship, switching jobs, going through a mental transformation. This change may be done by you or made upon you, and you may feel sorry to leave it behind. However, you know this move is necessary for your individual development. The sorrow over what you have released will soon be replaced by higher mental purity.
The Six of Swords asks you to release whatever is keeping you back. Instead, look ahead to your future and choose the approach most in association with your potential. You will need to make difficult decisions and settlements along the way. You are going towards a much better place in life, so long as you are willing to drop whatever you no longer need.
Furthermore, the Six of Swords invites you to think about any baggage you may take as you move from one stage to the next. In the boat, there are six standing swords – a symbol you are still taking a weight, which might delay your growth. These ‘swords’ may be thoughts, connections, customs, habits that are no longer helping you.
Reversed
Personal transition, resistance to change, unfinished business
When the reversed Six of Swords appears in a Tarot reading, you may be going through a passage of spiritual transition so you can leave behind patterns that are not serving you any longer. This is a deeply private journey, and you are working in solitude to make it appear. You have recognized what you must free to welcome new thought patterns and are now making it to success in your life.
Sometimes, the reversed Six of Swords symbolizes that you know you need to make a difference in your life but are unwilling to do so. You may believe that the problem will go away on its own. Or you may try to deceive yourself into considering you can proceed with it, however, you know deep in your heart it is time to move on. That trouble can be a positive indication that maturity is happening, so feel into that drive and let it help you to keep developing yourself.
In some examples, the reversed Six of Swords implies that you are opposing change because you believe that it has been made upon you. Reaffirm to yourself why you require to make this shift and how it adjusts with your own benefits.
If you were trying to move on but you couldn’t, the reversed Six of Swords implies that there may be an unfinished job, unsolved struggle, or lessons which you need to know before you can move ahead in your life wholeheartedly. Find what is holding you back, and try to fix those issues.
The Lovers
Upright
Love, harmony, relationships, values alignment, choices
The Lovers card represents understanding connections and meaningful relationships. The appearance of this card in a Tarot reading shows that you have a beautiful connection with a loved one. You may have found your soul mate or life partner, and the sexual energy between you both goes way beyond lust to something that is very spiritual and almost Tantric. While the Lovers card usually refers to a romantic bond, it can also represent a close friendship or family relationship where is the flow of love, respect, and compassion.
Lovers is a card of open connection and raw honesty. Showing that the man and woman are naked, they both have learned to open their hearts to one another and share their sincerest feelings by being in their most vulnerable states.
On a more personal level, the Lovers card represents getting clear about your preferences. You are figuring out your own philosophy. Having gone through the instruction of the Hierophant, you are now ready to establish your spiritual experience and decide what is and what is not essential to you. It’s time to go into the external world and make choices for yourself, also staying authentic and genuine in all your efforts.
At its core, the Lovers is about choice. The choice about who you want to be in this lifetime, how you connect with others. To make good choices, you need to be transparent about your personal beliefs and values – and stay true to them. Now, more than ever, you must prefer love. Choose the best version of yourself.
Finally, the Lovers card inspires you to unite dual forces. You can bring together two parts that are seemingly in contradiction to one another and create something that is ‘whole’ and harmonious. In every decision, there is the same amount of advantage and disadvantage, opportunity and challenge, positive and negative. When you accept these dualities, you build the union from which love flows.
Reversed
Self-love, disharmony, imbalance, misalignment of values
While The Lovers card signifies pure love and harmony, reversed, it can indicate a time when you’re not in tune with those elements around you. You may find your relationships are troublesome and communication is challenging. Does it seem as if your relationship is cold and you are just not on the same page? If so, look back to the reason you have this person in your life. If you love them, know this moment will pass and the best you can do is bring love and compassion to the situation. In some cases, you may realize that you have simply grown apart and it’s time to move on. If your relationship continues with arguments and a lack of respect for one another, then it could be time to let go and do what is best for you both.
The Lovers reversed can also indicate that the feelings within a relationship are not common. One person may be more emotionally connected than the other, and this could lead to failure later down the path. You may be hesitant to open your heart to the relationship for fear of getting hurt.
If the Lovers reversed shows up in a reading, you might face a difficult decision with significant results. Instead of making a decision based on your values, you try to avoid responsibility for your actions. Reversed Lovers urges you to think again because you can’t just get away with it and choose the path most in alignment with Highest Good – no matter how tough it might be.
Reversed Lovers may also recommend being in conflict with yourself rather than with external forces. It shows a struggle to balance your inner world. They will lead you to make better decisions next time. You may want to go back to the energy of the Hierophant card and search for the guidance and advice of a spiritual mentor.
Four of Wands
Upright
Celebration, joy, harmony, relaxation, homecoming
The Four of Wands symbolizes celebration, ecstatic happiness and gratitude for the nice things in life. You may celebrate a meaningful event or anniversary such as a marriage, birthday, homecoming or reconciliation. Relax and enjoy this extraordinary time together!
The Four of Wands could also indicate that you are returning home. You feel secure, knowing you are with people who love and care about you.
Because the Four of Wands connects so closely with the home atmosphere, you maybe renovating your house or are close to finding a new one. Or you recently bought a home and are getting ready to settle down.
The Four of Wands tells you that after a period of fast growth, it’s now time to rest and rejoice what you have accomplished so far. Sit back for a moment and enjoy the products of your work.
The number four signifies balance and strong foundations, and with the Four of Wands, you are now enjoying a period of security. This card symbolizes a sense of harmony as well as fulfillment.
In a love reading, Four Wands could signify finding a soulmate or twin flame. You are in a stable relationship built on trust and harmony and your connection may be strengthened even more with the care and witness of your family and friends.
Reversed
Personal celebration, inner harmony, conflict with others, transition.
The Reversed Four of Wands can show that you are celebrating the fulfillment of a personal purpose, for example, reaching your goal weight, quitting some bad habit, or doing meditation for 21 days in a row. You do not feel life announcing this achievement to others, instead, creating your own special award for the hard work you did.
The Reversed Four of Wands also has its shadow side by pointing to a lack of harmony in connection in your household. Tension might be growing between family members or loved ones, and you keep finding yourself getting caught up in other people’s interests and problems. You may also go through a period of transformation in your home life and feel some discomfort as a consequence.
While the upright Four of Wands indicates stability, the reversal can imply that you are going through an outbreak. You may encounter multiple changes in your life. While you know this is an essential change, it can be very unsettling and making you feel unsure about your future.