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.
Eight of Swords
Upright
Negative thoughts, self-imposed restriction, imprisonment, victim mentality
The Eight of Swords shows that you feel limited and trapped in your situation. You believe your choices are restricted with no open way out. You are now caught between a rock and a hard place, with no solution possible. However, be aware that the woman in the card is not completely held by the eight swords surrounding her, and if she wanted to leave, she could. She only needs to lift the blindfold and release herself from the ties.
When the Eight of Swords arrives in a Tarot reading, it comes as a notice that your thoughts and beliefs are no longer serving you. You may be thinking too much, forming negative thought patterns and making the worst scenario. The more you think about the circumstances, the more you feel puzzled and without any decisions. It is time to go out of your head and let go of those beliefs holding you back. Try to change negative perceptions, and you will start to build more desirable circumstances for yourself.
You already possess the resources you need, you just need to gain a new perspective and use your resources. Others may be suggesting you help, or there may be another resolution you haven’t yet fully explored.
The Eight of Swords is often connected with victim psychology. You may be feeling that it isn’t your guilt – you have been put here against your wish. You may be waiting to be saved.
This card is asking you to stop thinking and drop down into your heart so you can hear your inner guidance. Your mind is not helping you right now, but your feeling is.
Reversed
Self-limiting beliefs, inner critic, releasing negative thoughts, open to new perspectives
The reversed Eight of Swords implies that restricting beliefs weaken you, stopping you from moving ahead. You may think that you do not earn to be rich, limiting yourself from getting abundance even if it’s granted to you. The opinions you hold about yourself are stopping you from obtaining your private goals. In the knowledge of this, switch your belief system. Detect when you are thinking negatively and break the cycle.
On the positive view, when the Eight of Swords arrives reversed, it can tell that you are freeing yourself from pessimistic thought patterns and beliefs. You can create a wonderful reality for yourself by letting go of those limiting faiths. You made it through a hard time, and you are more open to transformation and self-acceptance. Think about what helped in the past and improved your viewpoint and strategy. Declare the opportunities in front of you and stop playing the role of the victim by taking higher responsibility for your life.
Wheel of Fortune
Upright
Good luck, karma, life cycles, destiny, a turning point
The Wheel of Fortune hints you that life is in a state of constant transition. If you’re going through a difficult time remember that it always could get better from here. Good fortune will make its return on time. This cycle shows why it is so important to appreciate the joyful moments in your life while they are within reach – because in a glance they could be lost.
The Wheel of Fortune is also recognized as the wheel of ‘karma’ and hints you that ‘what goes around comes around.’ So, if you want peace, make sure you’re sending out that positive energy to the Universe.
The Wheel of Fortune card invites you to be confident and believe that the Universe will take care of your situation in the best way possible. The magic of luck is behind you, and miracles are happening every moment.
If you are someone who likes to have control over every aspect of life, then the Wheel of Fortune may suggest that factors outside your power are affecting your situation. No matter which way the Wheel turns, it is impossible to change it. You need to go with the flow!
Finally, the Wheel of Fortune can notify a critical turning point in your life. Opportunities you could never imagine could be available to you, and you could have the chance to make an important change in your life suddenly. The more you sync with your intuition and allow the Universe to lead you, the better the results will be.
Reversed
Bad luck, resistance to change, breaking cycles
When the Reversed Wheel of Fortune appears, your luck may take a turn for the most unfortunate. You may experience unexpected negative forces, leaving you in a difficult situation.
If you feel change is forced upon you, the reversed Wheel of Fortune can also show your resistance. This card hints that change has become a source of stress for you, and you may be trying to stop events from running their own course. Accept that change is unavoidable and you will have a much-developed experience when you can go with the flow.
The reversed Wheel of Fortune also might mean that you are breaking a negative cycle that has been present in your life. Perhaps you have realized how your actions were running in circles and are now ready to break free. For some, this may flow naturally following a time of soul-searching and self-discovery. For others, hitting rock bottom is needed before you are ready to see what is no longer serving you (especially if the Devil or Tower card is in your reading).