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.
High Priestess
Upright
Intuition, sacred knowledge, divine feminine, the subconscious mind
While the Magician represents the conscious mind, the High Priestess is the guardian of the subconscious mind and teaches hidden mysteries. High Priestess has a natural ability to travel between conscious and subconscious mind without any effort and teaches you that the world is not always as it seems. She guides you through the thin cloud of awareness, offering you a deep understanding of the Universe and a raised awareness of secret or hidden information.
The High Priestess represents wisdom. She shows up in your Tarot readings when you have the opportunity to access deep spots in your soul. You can tune into your intuition more easily because the veil between you and your inner world is thinner than it usually is. The answers which you are seeking will come from within. Connect with your intuition through a way that is more suitable for you (meditation, yoga, shamanic journeying, reading spiritual books or being part of spiritual communities).
Your intuitive insight can give you helpful knowledge and support you to become closer to your subconscious mind. Knowledge will not come to you by thinking and rationalizing, but by trusting your intuition. So, allow yourself the time and space to meditate and reach your inner voice. Look for fields in your life that may be out of balance or lacking ‘flow’. The more you trust your feelings, the more they will develop and flow.
Finally, the High Priestess could be a sign that you are being invited to welcome the Divine Feminine – your connection to your inner wisdom, intuition, compassion. The appearance of the High Priestess card signals that your divine feminine needs your attention now. No matter what is your gender, you need to balance your masculine and feminine energies. Feel, more than thinking. Cooperate, more than resisting. Trust your Divine Feminine energy and be proud of your ability to trust, nurture, sense and don’t try hiding it away.
Reversed
Secrets, disconnected from intuition, lack of center
The reversed High Priestess invites you to direct your concentration inward to listen to your inner voice. You may be affected by other people’s opinions or taken away by their drama when what you really need to do is focus and decide on what is right for you. It is time to get silent and be away from the external world to witness what your inner voice is sharing with you now.
Ask yourself: Do I trust my intuition? Perhaps you feel silly or guilty for listening to your inner voice, and as a result, you deny your ability to tune in and receive some powerful message. You may also keep your intuitive abilities hidden from others, being afraid of their judgments or assumptions.
Think of the High Priestess as a calm center inside of you and trust that she is always there when you need her. Find a quiet place and meditate so you can hear the voice.
Finally, the hidden nature of the High Priestess may also suggest gossip and hidden plans. Others may be keeping some data from you or talking about you behind your back and spreading lies. Rather than diving into the depths of paranoia, have an open conversation with them.
The World
Upright
Completion, integration, accomplishment, travel
When the World card shows up in a Tarot card reading, you are shining with wholeness and fulfillment. You are now enjoying the sense of closure and completion. This card could picture graduation, a wedding or fulfilling a dream or ambition. You have finally succeeded in your purpose. Everything is together, and you are in the right position, doing the right thing, achieving what you have dreamed of. You feel complete.
Now, the World card encourages you to follow your journey, honor your successes and tune into your spirituality. Rejoice your progress and relax in the joy of having brought your purposes to fulfillment. Make sure you don’t hurry into the next project; rejoicing your journey will set you up for success when you are ready for your next challenge.
Maybe you have not arrived at this point of fulfillment, however, you are very near! You may need more understanding to go to a higher level and enjoy real success. Review your past experiences and acknowledge how far you have come and what you learned along the way. It may amaze you to look at your journey and see how much you achieved.
Finally, the World card can indicate travel, especially on a large scale. This card strengthens Earthly understanding and global consciousness, and you will find a new taste for cultures from across the world.
Reversed
Seeking personal closure, short-cuts, delays
The Reversed World card hints that you need closure on a personal problem. For example, you are still attached to an ex-love relationship and desire to move on. You know, deep down, you need to let go of the past to accept where you are now.
The Reversed World can imply that you want to fulfill a big purpose, but you’re not taking all the steps required to get there. You may opt for the simplest or fastest path to accomplish your goal, but it won’t lead to the result you expect. Climbing a mountain by yourself is a completely distinctive experience from riding to the peak with a helicopter. And when you do accomplish your purpose, you will enjoy such a wonderful feeling of success.
Sometimes, the reversed World can mean a frustrating pause in finishing your projects. You might miss a necessary part, and you won’t find closure until it gets finished. You may require to get more imaginative to find out how to reach the finish line.
Queen of Swords
Upright
Independent, unbiased judgement, clear boundaries, direct communication
The Queen of Swords combines the mental clarity and intellectual power of the suit of Swords with the maturity and receptiveness of the Queen. You have the gift of being able to use your intellect and unbiased judgement while also remaining flexible and open to receive input from other sources. As you lead from the head and not the heart, you are better able to discern situations without the influence of emotion or sentimentality. You may believe that empathy or compassion towards others will distract you from the task at hand. Instead, you prefer to know the how, what, why, where, when and who of everything to help you make sense of your environment and better understand others. It is not that you do not care about others, but you connect with other people through an intellectual understanding rather than an emotional one.
The Queen of Swords notes that you are a truth-seeker. You are open to hearing the thoughts and opinions of others, but ultimately, you filter that information to decipher what is true and what is not. When interacting with others, you will not tolerate mistruths or excessive ‘fluff’. You prefer to get to the heart of the matter without engaging in too much chit-chat or gossip.
The Queen of Swords suggests that you have an innate ability to tell it like it is. You are a quick thinker and highly perceptive, piercing through the noise and confusion to get straight to the point. There is no ‘beating about the bush,’ or ‘softening’ of your comments, opinions and thoughts. You are upfront and honest in your views, and you expect the same from others. For this reason, many people respect your opinion and come to you for advice when they need clarity.
As a determined, independent and resilient person, you have established clear boundaries, and you are quick to call out someone who crosses them. People do not mess with you, not because you threaten them or inflict violence, but because you set expectations up front about how you want to be treated. Some people might be intimidated by you, but once they get past your tough exterior and develop a sense of trust and respect, they see your softer side.
Reversed
Overly-emotional, easily influenced, bitchy, cold-hearted
The Queen of Swords reversed points out that you may allow your emotions to get the better of you as you put your heart before your head. You may be emotionally involved in a particular issue, and it could be distorting your perception of the situation at hand. You need to use your head a bit more to understand what is happening and read the signals more accurately. Take an objective look at what’s going on and decide what you need to do next.
The reversed Queen of Swords suggests that your relationships are clouding your usually clear vision. You are allowing others to dominate you and negatively affect your ability to make decisions. You hesitate to pursue your plans because you don’t want to rock the boat or disrupt your relationships with others. At the end of the day, however, you need to be more hard-edged, confident and assertive to be successful. Sharp analysis, objectivity, and careful consideration of (but not necessarily choosing) the alternatives are essential right now.
At times, the reversed Queen of Swords can come across as cold-hearted, resentful and bitchy, particularly if she is devoid of any emotion or compassion for others. This card may represent a part of yourself or someone else you are trying to deal with. You may be putting others off-side and losing your supporter base, isolating yourself from others and being seen as narrow-minded, intolerant and mean.