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.
Page of Pentacles
Upright
Manifestation, financial opportunity, skill development
The Page of Pentacles is a welcome sign for starts, motivation and the first steps of a project. This Page expresses awareness of the importance of wealth, properties, profession, and bodily health, and how to build more of these physical advantages. You embrace new possibilities to your material life and want to explore how to turn your ideas into reality.
When the Page of Pentacles shows up, you are draining into your expertise to achieve a particular purpose. You are enthusiastic, recognizing that you can build whatever you want with concentrated aim and energy.
However, this Page does not show the realization of ideas as much as the first impulse to start. You need to create precise strategies for accomplishing your goals. Stay concentrated on the practical details, always watching for the next realistic move ahead.
In the journey of actualizing his ideas, the Page of Pentacles is an enthusiastic learner and tries to get the skills that will guarantee his breakthrough. The Page of Pentacles usually shows up when you are willing to develop your abilities and discover something unique. Mark this card as an encouragement to take a class, resume your learning.
Reversed
Lack of progress, procrastiation, learn from failure
The reversed Page of Pentacles says you are investigating a new opinion, but you are not ready to manifest it right now. Maybe you are still developing your idea and want to keep it hidden for now.
The reversed Page of Pentacles can also imply that you are attempting to get a particular idea off the ground, however, you’ve lost vision of your original motivation, or you are working too laborious. Give yourself some time so you can strengthen and focus again.
Lastly, the reversed Page of Pentacles encourages you to learn from your earlier errors. Even if a circumstance has not turned out the way you assumed, you can explore new aspects that might assist in the future.
Four of Swords
Upright
Rest, relaxation, meditation, contemplation, recuperation
The Four of Swords suggests you take a pause before you take on the next challenge. You have arrived at the first milestone and must renew your energy before the next period begins so you are restored and ready to go. Even if you are highly motivated, take time out from your busy program to recover your energy and rejuvenate the body and the mind. Persistent stress and tension will break even the strongest of people but short periods of relaxation allow you to refresh your energy and focus.
If you have been going through hard times recently then the Four of Swords appears as a hint to take a step back and reacquire viewpoint. Take a day off, go for a walk, or spend time with your friends – whatever you need to take a rest.
In fact, the Four of Swords offers a new trial: to stay silent and still. Now is the time to strengthen up your mental health by cleaning your mind of stress. Meditate and stay in a place that creates peace and calmness for you.
In a functional sense, the Four of Swords is a sign that you need to take some time to evaluate your journey so far. Make time and space to assess what has worked properly, what has not, and what you need to improve. Delaying to evaluate after each significant challenge will support you well for achievement in the future.
Reversed
Exhaustion, burn-out, deep contemplation, stagnation
The reversed Four of Swords carries a message that you need to take time out to rest and restore your power. You may be working extended hours, giving all of your time and energy to other people, or included in a very stressful and difficult task. You are close to fatigue, and your energy resources are running low. If you do not pause and take some rest now, you may burn-out entirely, making yourself completely incapable.
The reversed Four of Swords can tell that you are very restless and trying to do all of your tasks at once. Even if your body is notifying you that you need to stop and rest, your mind may force you forward, and making you unhealthy as a result. Some ‘busy time’ is good but be mindful not to force it so far that you end up damaging your health and happiness.
The reversed Four of Swords can also signify stagnation leading to prolonged failure. For example, marriage has become empty after a long time has passed. You may need to take a pause and come back to it when the love is flowing again.
Furthermore, the reversed Four of Swords could sign that you are disappointed with the absence of flow and change in your life. This lack of change may be because of your passiveness.