Readings
Two Cards
If you are trying to make a very important decision in your life and you don’t know which path to follow, if you are really doubtful about the consequences the crossroads tarot spread will help you to find your way.
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.
Two of Pentacles
Upright
Multiple priorities, time management, prioritisation, adaptability
When the Two of Pentacles card indicates that you are juggling your preferences and responsibilities. In the upright position, this card notes you are doing a good job of coordinating various priorities; but the number Two cautions you that the line between coping with these requirements and missing control is thin. You need to control your resources thoroughly so you do not lose your stability.
The Two of Pentacles often shows up when you are active, hurrying from one thing to the next, with little resting in between. You may think that you haven‘t got sufficient time. However, learn that you don’t have to be busy to complete things. Similarly, the Two of Pentacles can arrive when you are taken up in the daily tasks and losing view of the big picture.
The Two of Pentacles card encourages you to control your time and your preferences correctly. Your workload is huge right now, and to get everything completed, you need to stay concentrated. Essential time management is important to your experience to balance these different preferences. This card also suggests you pay proper attention to your overall management, including handling investments, staying on top of your responsibilities. Be mindful that you do not miss crucial meetings and other commitments.
This card calls your perception of the concept of balance. Endeavor for balance, nothing ever waits in absolute harmony. For example, maintaining your employment and household responsibilities seems excellent, but in fact, your relationships could be more high-priority one week and career the next one. So, the appearance Two of Pentacles in a Tarot reading is a notice to be tolerant and adaptable.
Reversed
Over-committed, disorganisation, reprioritisation
In a reversed position, the Two of Pentacles signals that you are overly active and striving to manage your overloaded agenda or stay on top of your checks. Others might not understand it yet, but the pressure is getting to you and you may even find yourself being anxious and upset. Observe this card’s lesson and get settled. You may need to bring the arrangement to your obligations through planning. Remove tasks that are no longer in adjustment with your purposes.
The reversed Two of Pentacles can be alerting you that you are spending in one scope of your life at the cost of others.
The reversed Two of Pentacles encourages you to reevaluate your decisions and determine where you want to apply your resources. Disturbances are plenty, and it will take your focus to stay true to your purposes. Pick the one thing you need to focus on so you can give it your complete concentration and you will reach achievement.