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.
The Hanged Man
Upright
Pause, surrender, letting go, new perspectives
The Hanged Man explains that his position is a sacrifice that he needed to make to step forward. Sometimes you have to put everything on hold before your next step, or the Universe will do it for you (and it may not always be at the most suitable time!). The Hanged Man invites you to release the old thinking patterns that no longer serve you so you can see your world from a new perspective.
If you’re in harmony with your feelings, you’ll start to have a sense of when it’s time to make a sacrifice before things get out of hand. But if you’re out of harmony and unconscious to those intuitive signs, the Universe will probably put things on hold for you, in the form of barriers, sickness, and failures. When you sense the ‘pause’ call coming, be aware; otherwise, the Universe will turn up the volume until you can’t neglect it anymore. Surrender to the chance to pause and view it as your opportunity to re-evaluate where you are on your path.
The Hanged Man could also indicate that you are feeling restricted in your life. What is making you feel ‘stuck’ in this situation? What is blocking you from moving ahead? On one level, the Hanged Man is asking you to surrender. Instead of investing in specific results or resisting your current conditions, accept them and allow yourself to move with life.
Reversed
Delays, resistance, stalling, indecision
While upright Hanged Man encourages you to pause for a moment and see things from a different perspective, in reversed position this card can tell that you know you need to pause, but you are resisting it. Instead, you fill your days with responsibilities and distracting yourself from the real problem that needs your consideration. Your spirit is asking you to slow down, but your mind continues racing. Stop before it’s too late. So, as soon as you hear the call, clear your schedule and make the space so you can tune in.
Also, you may already be in a position where everything has been put on hold. The reversal of the Hanged Man can indicate that you’re getting blocked because other circumstances have left you on hold. While you feel resistant, you must surrender and let go of your attachments to how things should be. Be in flow with life and loosen your grip, even if it’s not as you expected it.
If your relationship is on hold, the reversed Hanged Man hints that you are happy to wait around. You realize that this relationship will progress, you cannot rush it. However, you also do not want to pause for a longer time, and you notice that there will come a time when you must decide.
The reversed Hanged Man can also signal that you are postponing a decision. You may think you’re waiting until you feel 100% ready, however, you’re probably never going to be 100% ready. So, what are you waiting for? Take the leap! Do it before the Universe does it for you.
Queen of Pentacles
Upright
Nurturing, practical, providing financially, a working parent
The Queen of Pentacles illustrates a woman who is the nourishing mother in the physical realm. She reveals her love by cooking, keeping a clean and welcoming home, and giving warmness to people around her. She is also able to make financial participation in the home, often as the main provider.
When the Queen of Pentacles card shows up in a reading, you are the ideal employed parent model. You can keep harmony between home and job.
Similarly, the Queen of Pentacles reminds you to be independent, with solid revenue and with sufficient time to also nourish your loved ones. You may be working to discover a healthier balance between your house duties and your work.
The Queen of Pentacles symbolizes success and safety. You have struggled hard and made material safety. You have applied your economic success to build a cozy home environment and concentrated on spending in your family as your individual assets.
Sometimes, the Queen of Pentacles card describes a motherly and kind person you know who can nourish you to help you get over your difficulties.
Reversed
Financial independence, self-care, work-home conflict
The reversed Queen of Pentacles indicates that you are using that nurturing energy on yourself. You are building financial abundance, starting your own job or maintaining your life with your earnings.
In some cases, the reversed Queen of Pentacles shows that your business and home life are not stable and in harmony. You may be very overwhelmed by your job, spending extended hours at the job or carrying your work home. Additionally, your home living may be consuming much of your time, and you can’t give your concentration to your work.
Furthermore, a reversed Queen of Pentacles shows an internal struggle because of an unbalance between work and personal life. You may worry that you’re not giving your awareness to either one of them, despite your trying.