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.
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.
Strength
Upright
Strength, courage, persuasion, influence, compassion
The Strength card represents strength, energy, and power – like the Chariot. However, while the Chariot means outer strength and will, the Strength card symbolizes the inner strength. Strength is about knowing you can handle life’s challenges. You have great stamina and endurance, balanced with great patience. You are committed to what you need to do, and you go for your goals with maturity and inner calmness.
When the Strength Tarot card appears in a reading, you are full of individual power. You do not rule by trying to dominate others; you quietly influence and convince. And this is also an advantage that others may underestimate your power, however, it is so ‘transparent’.
Your strength gives you the confidence to overcome fears, difficulties or uncertainties. You have got what it takes to see this situation through to its final. You’re a loyal friend and a supporter and you might also feel compelled to hold space for someone who needs your power and help.
The Strength card advises you to ‘train’ your animal instincts, and raw emotions, and channel these primary responses constructively. It’s normal for negative feelings such as anger, fear, rage, shame, sadness or guilt to appear in certain circumstances. However, it’s what you do with these feelings that make all the distinction. Now is a time when you need to be alert of your instinctual urges. Overtake your situation from a place of love and compassion.
Reversed
Inner strength, self-doubt, low energy, raw emotion
When the reversed Strength card is shown up in a Tarot reading, it may be time to tune in to your current levels of inner strength. Are you overflowing with self-confidence, or are you exhausted? And how can you take these features back into balance?
You may be lacking in self-confidence if you have lately experienced a setback. Know that your center strength will always be with you and now is as good a time as any to reconnect with this strength. You may hold more strength and flexibility than you have always believed – so, be gentle to yourself.
Check on your energy levels right now. The reversed Strength card is your call to rest and withdraw for a temporary period to restore your energy levels. You must take care of yourself first, so you will be able to take care of other people too.
In its shadow form, the reversed Strength card warns that you are likely to show unstable behavior and becoming aggressive. You may end up doing something you regret later by acting without thinking. The key is not to repress the raw emotions and urges, but to learn how to channel it so it won’t hurt others or yourself.