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.
The Tower
Upright
Sudden change, upheaval, chaos, revelation, awakening
When the Tower card is shown in a Tarot reading, something unexpected will happen – massive transformation, outbreak, destruction or chaos. It may be a divorce, financial bankruptcy, health problems, job failure or any event that shakes you to your core, affecting you in deep levels. Change is hereabouts to shred everything up, create chaos (but you should remember that it’s for your Highest Good).
Just when you’re safe in your comfort zone, a Tower moment strikes and throws you out of the loop. A sudden lightning bolt of insight cuts through the illusions you have been telling yourself, and now the truth comes to the surface. Your world may come tumbling down before you, in ways you could never have dreamed as you realize that you have been developing your life on weak foundations – false theories, mistruths, illusions, obvious lies, and so on. You are now questioning what is real and what you can rely upon and what you cannot believe. This can be very complicated because your core belief systems are tested. But, you will understand that your fundamental assumptions were built on a piece of false knowledge, and your new belief systems are more close to reality.
The best approach is to allow this destruction to happen so you can re-build. And with the Tower, you have no option but to surrender to the chaos, no matter how painful. This destruction will enable new growth to start.
After a Tower moment, you will be stronger and wiser. This moment is important for your spiritual maturity, even if you feel pain and stress during it.
Also, the Tower doesn’t always need to be a painful experience. If you are aware and in tune with your intuition, then this Tarot card can symbolize spiritual rebirth. You may be able to see the cracks appearing and take action before the whole comes falling down. You may create a huge alteration before you attain a position where transformation is your only choice.
Reversed
Personal transformation, fear of change, averting disaster
The Reversed Tower hints that you are undergoing a meaningful personal conversion. This differs from the upright Tower where the change is because of external factors and may even seem forced upon you. Instead, with the reversed Tower card, you are urging the change and questioning your underlying belief system. Or, in more dramatic states, you may go through an existential crisis where you severely question your life’s goal. While this can be an unsettling experience, trust in the process and know it is for the most beneficial. You are creating transformation so you can step into a developed version of yourself.
Sometimes, the reversed Tower can be a warning that you are holding change and denying the inevitable destruction. However, you need to go through this hard time to learn a worthy lesson. And know that if you continue to hold this transformation, it will only push its way into your life more strongly.
Finally, the reversal of the Tower can decrease the influence of the transformation about to happen in your life.
Nine of Wands
Upright
Resilience, courage, persistence, test of faith, boundaries
The Nine of Wands comes as a symbol that even in the face of difficulty, you stay strong. You may be on the point of fatigue, but you are flexible, determined, and eager to do what it takes to make to the finish line.
This card may also show up when you feel damaged and beaten, having experienced big struggles. The Nine of Wands invites you to trust that this is only a test of your ‘courage’ and flexibility, and understand that every time you win an obstacle, you are getting more powerful. See this Nine as a promise that you will ultimately benefit if you maintain your posture.
Even if you desire to give up, this is your ultimate challenge before you attain your goal, so don’t let go of your hopes when you are so near to making them a truth.
On a more positive sign, you have people who help you. The Nine of Wands calls you to find your cheerleaders, those who will guard you against the ongoing difficulties and encourage you. Even if others doubt you, you have many more people who support your plan.
Get open on what you need in this state to be victorious and then talk those requirements to other people. On the same note, be aware that too many boundaries will block others from getting close to you. Bring your awareness to your proactively using boundaries to protect your energy.
Reversed
Inner resources, struggle, overwhelm, defensive, paranoia
The reversed Nine of Wands suggests that you are trying to keep going towards your purpose. The difficulties on your path are harsh, hitting you continuously. You may be ready to give up. Just know that you are very close to completing this difficulty. Gather your internal sources – your resilience, courage, motivation, and mindset and keep going.
The reversed Nine of Wands can also show up when you feel overwhelmed by your duties or lack the assistance of people around you. Know this is a temporary delay and make sure you do not take on any other responsibilities at this phase until you have more power over your concerns.
Finally, the reversed Nine of Wands can indicate paranoia, weakness, and anxiety that everyone is out to harm you. You may think you are under attack by the same group of people. Frequently, this is a hint of anxiety from inside you rather than a real external danger. Try to concentrate on your own play and don’t worry about what other people are thinking or speaking about you.
Page of Cups
Upright
Creative opportunities, intuitive messages, curiosity, possibility
The Page of Cups implies a new idea or possibility has come to you. Your artistic energy is running, and now the problem is how you will show it. Will you take this idea and turn it into reality, or will you let someone else bring it to fulfillment? Explore the idea to see if you want to move ahead.
The Page of Cups calls you to have an open mind. Be ready to anything – even a fish jumping out of a cup! It is with an interesting mind that you will discover new perspectives on life. Be open to all probabilities, particularly those of a creative nature, you will be very astonished.
As each Page card invites you to discover a new aspect of yourself, the Page of Cups is inviting you to explore your emotional character. Dreamy ideas rush through your consciousness, and you may find yourself affected by simplistic things. Don’t be hesitant to let your feelings flow.
This card often arises when you are being invited to trust your inspiration and be open to the crowd of instinctive information coming to you. They may come from amazing places, or they may not even make sense to your logical mind; be open to the possibility and ready to explore new perspectives of yourself.
In a rational understanding, the Page of Cups can symbolize that you will get a nice surprise. The Page cards are often identified as the messengers, and with the Page of Cups, you may obtain a message about the emotions, feeling, or imaginative endeavors. It might be a new love affair or a new job offer. It is not a surprise you can expect or make; be ready to accept when the time comes.
Reversed
New ideas, doubting intuition, creative blocks, emotional immaturity
The reversed Page of Cups implies that you are keeping your creative ideas secret. You may bother that others will steal your idea or tell you it’s going to fail. You are keeping your plans private instead, so you can develop them more without the influence of other people.
With the reversed Page of Cups, you may feel invited to attempt a new plan, but you wonder whether you can really get it to work. Your internal critic may be on over-drive or people around you are telling you that you’re daydreaming – so you are postponing and holding back. Listen to your heart whether it’s time to just do it regardless of the consequence.
If you are exploring your inspiration, the reversed Page of Cups can hint that you are facing a lot of uncertainty. You are trying carefully to listen to your inner voice, but when the messages come within, you are left questioning if it’s your intuitive guidance or your mind.
Sometimes, the reversed Page of Cups can display someone who is emotionally naive – perhaps overly dramatic, who over-shares and is very vulnerable. This may be someone who is likely to emotional outbursts when they do not get their direction. Or it may be someone who is overly romantic about their future and who is not grounded in truth. It may be ‘Peter Pan Syndrome’, in which a grown-up acts like a child for the rest of their lives.