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.
Knight of Cups
Upright
Creativity, romance, charm, imagination, beauty
The Knight of Cups is the traditional romantic of the Tarot deck. He is in touch with his feelings, and he uses them masterfully to impress and attract. The Knight is loving, caring and very in touch with his sensitive side. He may be writing a passionate poem to his beloved, creating art caused by his deep feelings. His heart is fully open. He shares his love without limitation or worry; he is in love with love.
When the Knight of Cups appears in a Tarot reading, you succeed on all things beautiful. While the Page of Cups was inspired by an artistic idea, the Knight of Cups is driven by action. You have fantasized about what it is you need to build and now are moving ahead with this idea to make it a reality. It may be an art plan or something you feel ‘invited’ to do, based on your emotions, imagination. Be open to searching for your passions.
All Knights are on a purpose, and this Knight’s mission is romance, altruism, empathy, and grace. You have an image of peace and are ready to make it into existence. You are lead by your soul and want to see the love for everyone concerned.
When it comes to making choices, the Knight of Cups is ruled by his heart. When this card appears in a Tarot reading, you are making choices based on how you feel about a circumstance rather than what you think, even if others can’t understand what you are doing and why, and your inspiration leads you in everything you do.
Reversed
Overactive imagination, unrealistic, jealous, moody
When the reversed Knight of Cups shows up in a Tarot reading, a creative project is beginning, but you are not willing to work on it just yet. You may consume most of your time fantasizing up what is likely to be or how amazing it will be when it comes to achievement. While it can be improving to be in the dreamy stage for a while, the project will not come into being until you start to work.
Sometimes, the reversed Knight of Cups can symbolize that you are irritable, unhappy, and insecure. You may feel disappointed that you are not being given the chance to dream and design.
The reversed Knight of Cups can represent someone who has an overly romantic strategy to life and is separated from reality.
Five of Wands
Upright
Conflict, disagreements, competition, tension, diversity
In the Tarot, the number Five describe conflict and struggle. The Five of Wands card shows that you are in the middle of conflict, stress, and opposition with others and it is affecting your energy to move forward with your purposes. Rather than being able to operate towards a goal, you are running up against constant struggle.
With the Five of Wands, everyone is fighting to be heard and no one is listening. When everybody has a different view, but no-one hears each other out, confusions will run uncontrolled. If you are in this situation, see it as a chance to rise up from the chaos. Listen to what other people are saying – even if you accept or not. The key is to harmonize with other people. After that, they may soften their judgments and also give you respect and listen to your viewpoint.
Sometimes, this type of conflict can be very fruitful, such as brainstorming and problem-solving. You may profit from building a committee or expert group with other people who bring alternating perspectives.
You may deal with people from different cultures and try to accept their way of living. Remember that each soul has something unique to bring to the table and that you will help by learning more about them and what they have to contribute.
The Five of Wands encourages an enthusiastic suggestion to change. Transition is coming whether or not you want it; your challenge will be in assuring that everyone is on the same page and dealing with this transformation constructively. However, currently, your group’s energy is scattered by misdirected energy. Everybody has ideas, but no one is there to bring them into a coherent path ahead.
Reversed
Inner conflict, conflict avoidance, tension release
The Five of Wands reversed suggests that you are handling inner conflict. You may try to work through your point of view on controversial topics or you may think about personal problems such as whether to leave or not a relationship or job. This process is helpful and will help you come to a well-thought-out perspective. There is no right answer, and someone will oppose the path you want, so find the option that suits best with you.
The Five of Wands reversed can imply that you have the tendency to withdraw conflict wherever possible. You may see that any tension makes you feel uncomfortable, and you wish it would just go away. So, you use a lot of that energy and neglect the problem. However, some conflict can be helpful, particularly if it is constructive and draws out the underlying problems for a solution.