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.
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.
Justice
Upright
Justice, fairness, truth, cause and effect, law
The Justice card symbolizes justice, fairness and the law. You are being called to value your actions or will be judged accordingly. Take responsibility for your activities and stay ready for the consequences.
If you ask justice, then the Justice card is a positive sign that it will be served. You may be awaiting final judgment from the courts or a governing body. A decision will be declared shortly and you must accept it and move on.
The Justice card often appears when an important decision with the potential for long-term consequences should be made. Be aware of the impression your decisions will have on you and other people. Choose consciously by connecting with your intuition and seek for the solution that is most in adjustment with the highest good of all.
Finally, the Justice card is about the exploration of truth. Be prepared to dip into the dark waters and search what truth means to you. Be consciously aware of your truth and your belief about fairness. Get ready to challenge yourself and to discover new areas of your belief system.
Reversed
Unfairness, lack of accountability, dishonesty
The reversed Justice card can hint that inside, you know you’ve done something that isn’t morally right. You have a choice: you can cover it and hope nobody finds out, or you can take focused action to solve the situation by owning up to your mistakes.
Similarly, Justice reversed shows that you are not willing to take full responsibility for your actions and blame others for your mistakes. Assess your situation once more, trying to determine where you can take responsibility. Once you notice where you made a mistake, do whatever you can to make it right again. And you will free yourself from any guilt and empower yourself to make better decisions in the future.
The reversed Justice card can mean that your inner critic is in full impact. You may be evaluating your every single move and coming down hard on yourself. Show yourself a bit of kindness and compassion. We all make mistakes. Thank your inner judgment for trying to do best for everyone, but let yourself relax a bit and go with the flow.
If you are making a critical choice that will influence others, be aware if you are holding on to any discrimination or prejudice that could sway your decision unfairly. You may need to get more knowledge to make a balanced decision.
If you are engaged in a lawful circumstance, you may fear an unfair result. There may be legal difficulties or something that prevents justice from being served.
The Hanged Man
Upright
Pause, surrender, letting go, new perspectives
The Hanged Man explains that his position is a sacrifice that he needed to make to step forward. Sometimes you have to put everything on hold before your next step, or the Universe will do it for you (and it may not always be at the most suitable time!). The Hanged Man invites you to release the old thinking patterns that no longer serve you so you can see your world from a new perspective.
If you’re in harmony with your feelings, you’ll start to have a sense of when it’s time to make a sacrifice before things get out of hand. But if you’re out of harmony and unconscious to those intuitive signs, the Universe will probably put things on hold for you, in the form of barriers, sickness, and failures. When you sense the ‘pause’ call coming, be aware; otherwise, the Universe will turn up the volume until you can’t neglect it anymore. Surrender to the chance to pause and view it as your opportunity to re-evaluate where you are on your path.
The Hanged Man could also indicate that you are feeling restricted in your life. What is making you feel ‘stuck’ in this situation? What is blocking you from moving ahead? On one level, the Hanged Man is asking you to surrender. Instead of investing in specific results or resisting your current conditions, accept them and allow yourself to move with life.
Reversed
Delays, resistance, stalling, indecision
While upright Hanged Man encourages you to pause for a moment and see things from a different perspective, in reversed position this card can tell that you know you need to pause, but you are resisting it. Instead, you fill your days with responsibilities and distracting yourself from the real problem that needs your consideration. Your spirit is asking you to slow down, but your mind continues racing. Stop before it’s too late. So, as soon as you hear the call, clear your schedule and make the space so you can tune in.
Also, you may already be in a position where everything has been put on hold. The reversal of the Hanged Man can indicate that you’re getting blocked because other circumstances have left you on hold. While you feel resistant, you must surrender and let go of your attachments to how things should be. Be in flow with life and loosen your grip, even if it’s not as you expected it.
If your relationship is on hold, the reversed Hanged Man hints that you are happy to wait around. You realize that this relationship will progress, you cannot rush it. However, you also do not want to pause for a longer time, and you notice that there will come a time when you must decide.
The reversed Hanged Man can also signal that you are postponing a decision. You may think you’re waiting until you feel 100% ready, however, you’re probably never going to be 100% ready. So, what are you waiting for? Take the leap! Do it before the Universe does it for you.