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 Wands
Upright
Conflict, disagreements, competition, tension, diversity
In the Tarot, the number Five describe conflict and struggle. The Five of Wands card shows that you are in the middle of conflict, stress, and opposition with others and it is affecting your energy to move forward with your purposes. Rather than being able to operate towards a goal, you are running up against constant struggle.
With the Five of Wands, everyone is fighting to be heard and no one is listening. When everybody has a different view, but no-one hears each other out, confusions will run uncontrolled. If you are in this situation, see it as a chance to rise up from the chaos. Listen to what other people are saying – even if you accept or not. The key is to harmonize with other people. After that, they may soften their judgments and also give you respect and listen to your viewpoint.
Sometimes, this type of conflict can be very fruitful, such as brainstorming and problem-solving. You may profit from building a committee or expert group with other people who bring alternating perspectives.
You may deal with people from different cultures and try to accept their way of living. Remember that each soul has something unique to bring to the table and that you will help by learning more about them and what they have to contribute.
The Five of Wands encourages an enthusiastic suggestion to change. Transition is coming whether or not you want it; your challenge will be in assuring that everyone is on the same page and dealing with this transformation constructively. However, currently, your group’s energy is scattered by misdirected energy. Everybody has ideas, but no one is there to bring them into a coherent path ahead.
Reversed
Inner conflict, conflict avoidance, tension release
The Five of Wands reversed suggests that you are handling inner conflict. You may try to work through your point of view on controversial topics or you may think about personal problems such as whether to leave or not a relationship or job. This process is helpful and will help you come to a well-thought-out perspective. There is no right answer, and someone will oppose the path you want, so find the option that suits best with you.
The Five of Wands reversed can imply that you have the tendency to withdraw conflict wherever possible. You may see that any tension makes you feel uncomfortable, and you wish it would just go away. So, you use a lot of that energy and neglect the problem. However, some conflict can be helpful, particularly if it is constructive and draws out the underlying problems for a solution.
Ten of Swords
Upright
Painful endings, deep wounds, betrayal, loss, crisis
The Ten of Swords indicates an unpleasant yet necessary ending. For example, a relationship may get to an unexpected end, your job may be ended. It is as if this conclusion has come out of the sudden and shook your world. You could have never assumed it, but now it has arrived, leaving you thinking as if the world has crashed around you. You are suffering the pain of this unexpected end.
When the Ten of Swords shows up, you may be the victim of another person’s betrayal or dishonesty. You may feel as they stabbed you in the back. The pain is deep not because their behavior is painful, but because this indicates the end of your connection with them.
Even if you have been hurt or deceived, you now have a choice to pick yourself up and move forward with your life, rather than hoping someone will take compassion on you.
Therefore, the Ten of Swords is admitting your current condition. You no longer hold change but let it happen, even if it creates pain. You understand that there must be a difference to help restoration, and you allow it to occur.
The good message is that the Ten of Swords indicates the final difficulty – no more sadness will happen to you from that source. You must feel the full meaning of what has happened before you can move ahead and start again.
Pick yourself up and think about what occurred to you, and what you can acquire from the event. When you do this, the pain will fade, and you will shortly see why all of this required to occur so that you can develop into your whole potential.
Reversed
Recovery, regeneration, resisting an inevitable end
The reversed Ten of Swords shows that you are fighting an undeniable transformation or ending because you are not able to face up to what is occurring. However, the more you hold, the more this situation will continue to hurt you, so it’s time to get this over with so you can start again. Believe that everything is appearing for a purpose.
The reversed Ten of Swords urges you to review and free any perspective of your life that is not helping you. Rather than staying on your hurtful past, it is necessary to look forward and realize how these issues free you up.
Finally, the reversed Ten of Swords can show up as a pleasing sign that the pain and sorrow you have been experiencing is stopping. When this card is upside-down, the swords look to be falling, liberating him of the pain. You are clearing the memories of the past and letting yourself the chance to move forward with hope for the future.
King of Wands
Upright
Natural-born leader, vision, entrepreneur, honour
The King of Wands signifies pure fire energy in its powerful form. Unlike the other Wands suit cards, the King is not so involved in creativity. Instead, he is more likely to take an idea and engage others to help him accomplish it. When the King of Wands appears in a Tarot reading, it is a clue you are stepping into the role of an idealistic leader, ready to lead your people towards a common purpose. You have a clear insight into where you want to go, and now you are manifesting that idea with the assistance of people around you. Others naturally drift towards you because you are charismatic, concentrated, and strong-minded, and they trust you.
The King of Wands suggests you direct your life with a long-term outlook. You have an idea of what is truly reasonable. Unlike the Knight who can be a little spontaneous with his actions, you have the capability to see your idea through right to the beyond. You gain a lot because you are clear about your path and do not spend your time on actions you think will take you nowhere. You never just go with the wind; instead, you prefer to begin on a straight path of progress.
Reversed
Impulsiveness, haste, ruthless, high expectations
The reversed King of Wands implies that while you are in leadership, you are not willing to be in that role. You may be the creative person in your business, but you are not comfortable with leading others towards your idea. You may need to work on your leadership abilities or get the help of someone who has an original gift at directing others towards a common purpose.
Sometimes, the reversed King of Wands can be offensive and even domineering in the pursuit of his aims. Be careful that as you attempt towards your dream, you are not dis-empowering other people or taking their participation for granted. You need their assistance one hundred percent of the plan. Be part of a team and carry on what is required of you, even as the legal leader of the organization.
The reversed King of Wands urges you against placing unrealistic expectations for yourself and others. While you are highly energetic, you may be setting purposes that are out of reach and then pushing hard to reach those impossible goals.