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.
Three of Swords
Upright
Heartbreak, emotional pain, sorrow, grief, hurt
When the Three of Swords shows up in a Tarot reading, it indicates that you are feeling deeply hurt. Your heart has been wounded by the sharp blades of hurtful words and behaviors, and they have caused strong emotions of sadness. These events are often sudden, making them even more depressing.
The Three of Swords is also about emotional freedom. When you have experienced a major difficulty or trouble, now is a great time to have a good cry. Exposing your sorrow is an important part of the cleansing process. Grant yourself the chance to feel these emotions, no matter how unpleasant.
The Three of Swords comes as a warning that pain, sadness, and despair are the unavoidable parts of life. Without pain, you would never encounter the difficulties you need to develop as a person. While the pain may darken your sight for a time, it will finally bring transparency and enable you to put the history behind you.
The Three of Swords card often arrives when you are allowing other peoples’ words to heart. Just learn that you should not take their words as truth; they are simply another person’s judgment or a projection of their personal fears. Change the energy by looking at these people with a sympathetic heart: what conflicts are they going through that they need to project their self-doubts at you? Be careful, too: why are their words bothering you? Is there a more deep truth in what they’ve said, one you might not be ready to see just yet? Use these to free your viewpoint and see the greater picture of what is going on.
If you’re in a relationship, this card can sometimes guide you to some kind of separation. In the worst-case scenario, it can also point to a third party creating a problem in your connection since it illustrates three swords. You and your partner may have to meet complex problems in order to stay together. Without open conversations, the relationship can end. If you’re single, it may be that grief from the past is impacting your ability to date again.
Reversed
Negative self-talk, releasing pain, optimism, forgiveness
The reversed Three of Swords urges you to pay awareness to your thoughts. Your words are important, particularly those you repeat to yourself in your head. When you catch these negative thoughts come up, question if you would never speak these words to a loved one, then why are you addressing these words to yourself? Look at how you can change your thoughts towards the positive to strengthen your self-esteem.
You may also be very sensitive to others’ words. Let go of the pain that these words are creating you.
The reversed Three of Swords can symbolize that you have recently gone through a difficult period, maybe a relationship has ended or been tested, a loved one has passed, or another situation that touched you deeply. The reversal of this card hints that this period has ended, and you are on the path to healing, understanding that there other things in your life that carry you happiness. You have reached a time where you are ready to move ahead.
If you are encountering difficulties in your relationships, the reversed Three of Swords remembers you to be the peacemaker. Always think before you talk, so you will not later be sorry for what you have said. And never be scared to say you are sorry.
Knight Of Swords
Upright
Ambitious, action-oriented, driven to succeed, fast-thinking
The Knight of Swords is on a mission, as with other Knights in the Tarot deck – he has set his mind on something and nothing is holding him. Being a Swords card, this Knight actively uses the energy of his mind to achieve his goals.
When the Knight of Swords shows up in a Tarot reading, it is a hint that you are very motivated and ambitious. The difficulties and restrictions on the path don’t frighten you because you know where you need to go. Move forward with pure determination to get things to happen.
The Knight of Swords implies that you take action fast without planning. You succeed on high levels of enthusiasm that drive you and stimulate you to manifest your dreams.
The Knight of Swords reminds you to be confident in getting what you want. He doesn’t wait for something to happen. He is always doing the first movement and actively chasing his goals.
The bad side of the quick-acting Knight of Swords is that sometimes you act too fast and haven’t fully analyzed your decisions through. You may be careless of potential difficulties and problems or the results of your actions. You may be likely to rush things to get a job done. Or, you may track a specific purpose, thinking it is what you want, but later understand that it’s a dead-end. A little planning and arrangement can go a long distance.
The Knight of Swords also signifies your need to know life from an intellectual viewpoint. You have advanced communication abilities and can quickly form solid thoughts and ideas. You love to join with others who have related skills so that you can generate a new perspective by sharing ideas.
Reversed
Restless, unfocused, impulsive, burn-out
The reversed Knight of Swords can show up in a Tarot reading when you are bursting with energy and impulse but cannot efficiently direct and deliver it. You are getting restless and anxious because you want to make progress, but something is keeping you back. Maybe the timing isn’t right, you don’t have enough supplies, or you’re depending on someone else. You need to discover a different plan to channel this energy.
Furthermore, the reversed Knight of Swords implies that you are making reckless and spontaneous decisions. You don’t have mental discipline, and you are continually changing your mind. You need to use a singular focus; choose a plan and then work on it until it is finished.
The reversed Knight of Swords can also recommend that you should relax down; otherwise, you can be very exhausted and burned out. You want to be included in everything, but you are not accomplishing anything. Take some time off so that you can ground yourself, assemble your thoughts and focus on only your highest priorities.
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.