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 Star
Upright
Hope, faith, purpose, renewal, spirituality
As the Star is next card after the Tower in the Tarot, it comes as a fresh start after a time of destruction and turbulence. You have endured many challenges and freed yourself from any limiting beliefs that were previously holding you back. No matter what life sends you, you know that you are always united to the loving energy of Divine. You hold a new sense of self, new gratitude for your Essence.
The Star brings refreshed hope and a feeling that you are truly blessed by the Universe. You are entering a peaceful phase in your life with a more deep knowledge of both yourself and the people around you. This is a time of meaningful personal growth and progress as you are now ready to receive the many graces of the Universe.
With the Star card, anything is possible and the magic is moving around you. Allow yourself to dream and to aspire in any way possible so you can touch the stars.
You may also want to rediscover meaning and direction in your life. You are making some important differences in your life, transforming yourself to the new you and, in doing so, you are producing about a fresh viewpoint. This is a great spiritual journey that will renew your inner vitality.
The Star also suggests an overflowing spirit. You want to share your resources with others to help change their lives. You have an open heart, and you now want to share the blessings you gained so that other people may benefit.
Reversed
Lack of faith, despair, self-trust, disconnection
The reversed Star card can suggest that you’ve lost belief and hope. You may be feeling defeated by life’s difficulties right now and asking why you are being put through this. You may be desperately questioning the Universe to give you some release but can’t see how the Divine is on your side. Take a moment to ask yourself what life lesson is in the situation, and how this is beneficial to you but is not a punishment.
Often, the reversed Star is a test of faith. When confronted with a challenging situation, you can either disintegrate like the Tower or stand strong in your faith that the Divine is everywhere. You will also learn how to trust not only in the Universe but also in yourself. Divine flows through you, and when you have confidence in yourself, you allow the Divine to radiate through.
The Star reversed also reveals that you are uninspired with life or parts of your life (for example, work, love, projects, etc.). Perhaps you began with great enthusiasm, but you are now finding yourself overwhelmed by day-to-day routines that are dull. In career readings, this card is particularly suitable when you feel detached from the work you do and question if it’s time to make a change. Try to connect to what is truly meaningful to you again. Adjust your life with this goal, and you will find new sources of inspiration.
The reversed Star urges you to take time for nourishment on a deeply spiritual level. Your energy resources may be exhausted, so rather than forcing yourself further, make time just for you.
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.