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.
Five of Swords
Upright
Conflict, disagreements, competition, defeat, winning at all costs
The Five of Swords card shows up when you have had an argument or conflict, and you are stepping away with sadness and feeling lost. You may be upset over the fiery words you said and you wish they could be taken back.
Even if you won the debate or came out the obvious winner, you understand that you have suffered as much as your opponent. This battle has cost you confidence, respect or honor, and detached you. As you try to pick up the parts and leave the struggle behind you, you find it‘s more complicated than you thought; others have lost trust in you.
The advice of the Five of Swords is to pick your actions. You may be motivated to fight every battle to guarantee you get your way, to prove that you are correct, or to protect yourself when you are feeling threatened. Picking your battles carefully is much better than fighting in every disagreement. Not only will it lead to a more quiet life, but your relationships are likely to come out more powerful.
If you have been involved in a conflict and can see it taking its price, the Five of Swords is a call for an apology. Be ready to say you were mistaken and make amends. There’s no reason to justify your actions; just let go and move on. Look for a common spot with those you have been supporting with, or ask forgiveness so you can put this behind.
The Five of Swords may also show the breakdown. Despite your best attempts, you are likely to come out as the loser. Accept your defeat, and learn from it. Be smarter and wiser next time.
Reversed
Reconciliation, making amends, past resentment
The Five of Swords speaks for those times when you’ve fought to the end, only to recognize that you’ll fail no matter what. You’ve been pushing, but your opponent is not listening. And when you’re in this opposite position, you end up feeling terrible – win or no win.
You want this period of struggle to be finished so you can forgive and release, and then direct your energies on more productive activities. You know that there can only be losers in this fight.
Sometimes, the reversed Five of Swords can represent conflict in your life that you have tried to be away from. Furthermore, the reversed Five of Swords can imply that an old wound has been re-opened and you are experiencing the anxiety connected with that memory. You may be especially worried that the past might repeat itself and you could be hurt again.
The reversed Five of Swords hints that after a phase of the battle, you are ready to move forward and create positive transformation. Bring your energy back inside. It may mean an agreement, or it might be time to move on. This is your chance to ask for forgiveness so you can build a more fruitful ground for new ideas.
Judgement
Upright
Judgement, rebirth, inner calling, absolution
The Judgement card is a wake-up call for you to welcome a greater level of consciousness. You are experiencing an awakening and understanding that you are destined for so much more. You hear the signal and are ready to tune in to a higher frequency. Let go of your old character and step into the greater.
The Judgement card often means that you need to make a transformational decision, but unlike those connected with the rational Justice card, this decision needs a combination of feeling and mind. You may be at a crossroads, conscious that any option you choose will bring an important change with long-term consequences. Trust your judgment and you are on the right path.
Judgment appers in a Tarot reading when you are close to attaining a significant step in your journey. You have learned from your past experiences. All the parts of the puzzle of your life are finally coming together to form one, combined picture of your story. This integration has fixed deep wounds.
The Judgement card hints that you may find support in sharing your struggles within a group environment. There could be other people who have encountered related experiences and who can show you the way to freedom from your problems. Let them help you, so you can grow together.
Reversed
Self-doubt, inner critic, ignoring the call
The Reversed Judgement requests for a time of contemplation. Through quiet contemplation, you may come to a deeper understanding of the common themes forming throughout your life and what you can do to not to experience these situations. You may have kept them a secret because you fear how the judgement of other people. To clear these regrets and guilt, work on your self-acceptance and freedom.
The Reversed Judgement often shows up when the Universe is trying to send you a message to call you to something more significant, but you’re not hearing. You are doing your best to pretend you didn’t get it and are moving on with your everyday life, believing it will go away. But the ‘call’ never just goes away; it just gets louder until you hear.
Sometimes, the Reversed Judgement symbolizes your inner critic is too loud and harsh. You may doubt yourself or think negatively. Hear it out and accept its fear. With concentrated discipline, you can break the cycle of over-analysis of yourself and replace it with positive thought patterns.
Knight of Cups
Upright
Creativity, romance, charm, imagination, beauty
The Knight of Cups is the traditional romantic of the Tarot deck. He is in touch with his feelings, and he uses them masterfully to impress and attract. The Knight is loving, caring and very in touch with his sensitive side. He may be writing a passionate poem to his beloved, creating art caused by his deep feelings. His heart is fully open. He shares his love without limitation or worry; he is in love with love.
When the Knight of Cups appears in a Tarot reading, you succeed on all things beautiful. While the Page of Cups was inspired by an artistic idea, the Knight of Cups is driven by action. You have fantasized about what it is you need to build and now are moving ahead with this idea to make it a reality. It may be an art plan or something you feel ‘invited’ to do, based on your emotions, imagination. Be open to searching for your passions.
All Knights are on a purpose, and this Knight’s mission is romance, altruism, empathy, and grace. You have an image of peace and are ready to make it into existence. You are lead by your soul and want to see the love for everyone concerned.
When it comes to making choices, the Knight of Cups is ruled by his heart. When this card appears in a Tarot reading, you are making choices based on how you feel about a circumstance rather than what you think, even if others can’t understand what you are doing and why, and your inspiration leads you in everything you do.
Reversed
Overactive imagination, unrealistic, jealous, moody
When the reversed Knight of Cups shows up in a Tarot reading, a creative project is beginning, but you are not willing to work on it just yet. You may consume most of your time fantasizing up what is likely to be or how amazing it will be when it comes to achievement. While it can be improving to be in the dreamy stage for a while, the project will not come into being until you start to work.
Sometimes, the reversed Knight of Cups can symbolize that you are irritable, unhappy, and insecure. You may feel disappointed that you are not being given the chance to dream and design.
The reversed Knight of Cups can represent someone who has an overly romantic strategy to life and is separated from reality.