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.
Six of Cups
Upright
Revisiting the past, childhood memories, innocence, joy
The Six of Cups is a card that brings you back to past memories. You may just be visiting those memories in your mind. You could go to a high school gathering or reconnect with an old friend. A past lover may show up again. Take this opportunity to see whether you still have a lot in general and if you wish to maintain the relationship again.
The Six of Cups card often signifies an enhanced level of balance and harmony in your connections. You are ready to share, without expectation.
The Six of Cups asks you to connect with your inner child, experience again their fun and innocence. When you give yourself permission to be playful and spontaneous, you relate more with your true self and your inner voice.
The Six of Cups can also refer to children, suggest a pregnancy (it could be twins), birth and siblings. It may also be a clue that you are about to spend more time with junior children.
In a love reading, the Six of Cups card could also refer to a past-life relationship. Your partner could be someone, you know from your previous lives. I some cases, this card could also refer to a third-party relationship situation.
Reversed
Living in the past, forgiveness, lacking playfulness
When the reversed Six of Cups appears in a reading, question whether you’re clinging to the past and missing your present. Nostalgia may bring up positive or negative emotions, but either way, when you are not living in the now, you miss out on the possibilities right in front of you. It’s OK to entertain a little in remembering about the past, as long as you know that true transformation can only happen in the present moment.
The reversed Six of Cups may also be a symbol you have lost connection with your inner child, so your life has become dull. You might be closed off from new possibilities from the Universe because you are taking on too much of the burden and weight. Open yourself to an inquisitive mind as though you were a child again.
The reversed Six of Cups might be a hint that you are taking a private walk at memory road. You may be hesitant to let other people know that you are visiting these old memories, being afraid that they will judge you.
King of Cups
Upright
Emotionally balanced, compassionate, diplomatic
The King of Cups signifies mastery over the areas of emotion, creativity, and the subconscious. When this card shows up in a Tarot reading, you have obtained control of your emotions and can accept them without letting them get the much of you. Even when life tosses you a curveball, you can move on your emotional development and confidence to help you operate these difficulties.
If you are being tested mentally, the King of Cups advises you to stay emotionally mature when challenged with negative energy from people. Be strong on your boundaries, declaring what is and is not fair in an emotional realm. This King uses his mind to make clever decisions and does not let other events or impulses affect his fundamental morals. Stay faithful to your emotions and beliefs and do not allow other people to direct you off track.
The King of Cups represents the excellent balance between the mind and the heart. Not only are you able to evaluate and control a condition reasonably, but you can also bring upon your intuition. As a leader, you care as much about accomplishing your aims and aspirations as you do about making certain everyone is happy and fulfilled.
As a King, he has masculine, protective energy, and as a Cups card, he draws his loving self to the lead. He gives smart advice when it comes to emotions and relationships. The King of Cups is sympathetic towards other people, creating powerful connections and relationships based on tolerance and harmony.
Reversed
Self-compassion, inner feelings, moodiness, emotionally manipulative
The reversed King of Cups shows that you are concentrating on your inner feelings. You are exploring the emotions collected in your subconscious mind and how these emotions influence you. Through this work, you hope to obtain a more powerful sense of control over your emotions so that they don’t push you away from living your life.
When the reversed King of Cups arrives in your reading, you may be more inclined to being upset and drama. You may feel unhappy, depressed, anxious and irregular. You may also be punishing yourself over little things that have gone wrong. If this resonates, try to recognize the root cause of these thoughts and bring your awareness to the influence they are doing on your life.
The reversed King of Cups could tell that you are repressing your emotions and isolating from the external world because you worry about what may happen if you were to face your emotions. Your emotions are bottling up inside you. If this tension gets too much you are at risk of an emotional outbreak.
At worst meaning, the reversed King of Cups can symbolize someone who is cruel and has a talent for being able to beat people using emotional manipulation. He makes you feel doubtful about yourself and leads to emotional instability within you. If this seems like someone you have met, you still have to release yourself from his manipulation capabilities.
Seven of Pentacles
Upright
Long-term view, sustainable results, perseverance, investment
The Seven of Pentacles hints that you recognize the importance of putting in time and effort now for longer-term goals and have a great desire to spend in sustainable outcomes. You are not seeking fast gains. You also want to be certain you are setting your concentration on the correct areas rather than misusing time and energy.
When this card shows up in a Tarot reading, see it as an encouragement to step back from the daily tasks and look at the big picture. Rejoice what you have built so far. And also check whether you are on the right path.
Furthermore, if you are planning your next steps in life, the Seven of Pentacles urges you to take a careful look and evaluate where you can best spend your resources for the best outcome.
If you have been working carefully or putting the additional energy into something important, the project is close to its finish line. You are destined to see economic or other physical awards for all of your strong work.
However, the Seven of Pentacles can also symbolize disappointment with late results. Be patient and recognize the growth you have made so far.
Reversed
Lack of long-term vision, limited success or reward
The reversed Seven of Pentacles hints your works may be wasted at this time and you are doubting whether you are spending in the right fields. You may invest some fundamental capital on things that will not be profitable. Consider where you are spending your resources and make sure you are happy with your current process and earning a profit from those expenses.
Furthermore, the reversed Seven of Pentacles implies that even though you may proceed to spend a lot of energy into a particular situation, you may not get the pays you are searching for. This card requests you to prioritize your actions correctly.
The reversed Seven of Pentacles can note that you know when to quit spending on something when you see little profit. You are skilled at recognizing when a situation is no longer giving you any power and know when to quit in and seek something else.
In a love reading, the reversed Seven of Pentacles shows you have been trying very carefully for your love relationship and spending so much time and energy, however, now you worry that you will miss all of it. You may also feel disappointed that the connection is not growing as fast as you had expected, particularly when you invest in so much effort. However, sometimes you should open your heart and pour your soul into the love that has no guarantees.