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.
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.
King of Swords
Upright
Mental clarity, intellectual power, authority, truthThe King of Swords is a card of mental power and has the determination and intelligence to accomplish all that he attempts. When this card arrives in a Tarot reading, you stand strong in your trustworthiness and express yourself with deep confidence. As a result, others pay respect to what you are speaking.
The King of Swords shows that you have clarity of consciousness and can observe the truth, so it is up to you to take the lead by giving an accurate viewpoint and making choices based on fair judgment. You are also powerful at controlling your emotions while you move upon your mental power to discover the truth. You hit right to the point and get to the core of the matter for the greatest impact. You may bother that you are not being compassionate with others. However, this coolness is what you need most now.
The King of Swords urges you to use your logic to navigate the way forward. You need to be ready to take any condition, look at it with total objectivity, and then come to a fair resolution.
The appearance of the King of Swords advises that it may be helpful to get authorized or financial aid. If you are expecting modifications or special happenings that will need an expert view, you should inquire about help before they happen. So, when they do succeed, you are able to require your claims and find a result that serves you. You may also benefit from getting an advocate or coach who can give you clever advice.
Reversed
Quiet power, inner truth, misuse of power, manipulation
The reversed King Swords signifies ‘still power’. You may not be the loudest person or the most noticeable on public stages. However, you have a lot to offer in your personal, mysterious way. Your strength and authority come from inside, from your steady belief in yourself, your deep bond to your preferences.
Sometimes the reversed King of Swords can represent an abuse of power. You may have acquired power and influence, but your ego is now managing the show. You may be using your powers to manipulate others to fulfill your special needs. Or you may be applying your superior intellect to make others appear inferior.
A reversed King of Swords can signify someone who is very smart and likes to show off by using big concepts or talking about topics that no one else understands much. This card may signify a person you dealing with or even you; although this King may be smart, he can do only evil and take advantage of others.
The reversed King of Swords can also display a lack of decisiveness and mental purity. Your thoughts are mixed and you may start to feel out of control. The King is usually a very wise man who uses his mind to make sharp decisions, but reversed, this card symbolizes that you are feeling lost. As a result, you are holding important decisions and generally not accomplishing anything because you are becoming so confused.
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.