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.
Queen of Swords
Upright
Independent, unbiased judgement, clear boundaries, direct communication
The Queen of Swords combines the mental clarity and intellectual power of the suit of Swords with the maturity and receptiveness of the Queen. You have the gift of being able to use your intellect and unbiased judgement while also remaining flexible and open to receive input from other sources. As you lead from the head and not the heart, you are better able to discern situations without the influence of emotion or sentimentality. You may believe that empathy or compassion towards others will distract you from the task at hand. Instead, you prefer to know the how, what, why, where, when and who of everything to help you make sense of your environment and better understand others. It is not that you do not care about others, but you connect with other people through an intellectual understanding rather than an emotional one.
The Queen of Swords notes that you are a truth-seeker. You are open to hearing the thoughts and opinions of others, but ultimately, you filter that information to decipher what is true and what is not. When interacting with others, you will not tolerate mistruths or excessive ‘fluff’. You prefer to get to the heart of the matter without engaging in too much chit-chat or gossip.
The Queen of Swords suggests that you have an innate ability to tell it like it is. You are a quick thinker and highly perceptive, piercing through the noise and confusion to get straight to the point. There is no ‘beating about the bush,’ or ‘softening’ of your comments, opinions and thoughts. You are upfront and honest in your views, and you expect the same from others. For this reason, many people respect your opinion and come to you for advice when they need clarity.
As a determined, independent and resilient person, you have established clear boundaries, and you are quick to call out someone who crosses them. People do not mess with you, not because you threaten them or inflict violence, but because you set expectations up front about how you want to be treated. Some people might be intimidated by you, but once they get past your tough exterior and develop a sense of trust and respect, they see your softer side.
Reversed
Overly-emotional, easily influenced, bitchy, cold-hearted
The Queen of Swords reversed points out that you may allow your emotions to get the better of you as you put your heart before your head. You may be emotionally involved in a particular issue, and it could be distorting your perception of the situation at hand. You need to use your head a bit more to understand what is happening and read the signals more accurately. Take an objective look at what’s going on and decide what you need to do next.
The reversed Queen of Swords suggests that your relationships are clouding your usually clear vision. You are allowing others to dominate you and negatively affect your ability to make decisions. You hesitate to pursue your plans because you don’t want to rock the boat or disrupt your relationships with others. At the end of the day, however, you need to be more hard-edged, confident and assertive to be successful. Sharp analysis, objectivity, and careful consideration of (but not necessarily choosing) the alternatives are essential right now.
At times, the reversed Queen of Swords can come across as cold-hearted, resentful and bitchy, particularly if she is devoid of any emotion or compassion for others. This card may represent a part of yourself or someone else you are trying to deal with. You may be putting others off-side and losing your supporter base, isolating yourself from others and being seen as narrow-minded, intolerant and mean.
Three of Pentacles
Upright
Teamwork, collaboration, learning, implementation
When the Three of Pentacles card shows up in a Tarot reading, get it as a message to cooperate with other people to achieve big outcomes. Each person has an essential role to play, and when they come together as an organization, they can build something much more meaningful than if they were to begin the plan on their own.
The Three of Pentacles symbolizes the value of various views and levels of knowledge in collaboration. Even though their qualifications, experiences are very varied, they can share their perspective in a way that builds synergy and enhances the completed outcome. So, when you work on projects with other people, recognize the importance that each person delivers to the table. You will also discover from each member of the organization when you see their individual participation.
The Three of Pentacles card, like the other Threes in the Tarot, signifies the first steps of implementation that accompany the Ace‘s phase and the organizing step of the Two’s. You know what you want to build; you’ve laid out the ideas, collected your supplies, and arranged to work. Of course, you are not close to the ending yet, but you are making things proceed.
See the Three of Pentacles as a reassurance that you are on the correct path. You are skilled at what you do. Accomplishing important goals, such as constructing a magnificent church, needs accurate planning. This card, accordingly, tells you to design a complete plan and to follow your agenda.
Reversed
Disharmony, misalignment, working alone
Reversed, the Three of Pentacles implies you may be fighting with a lack of unity with your team members and it hard to finish a project together. You’re not on the same page and not appreciating each other’s ideas. If this resonates, you need to reconnect with the fundamental goals of the plan and make new arrangements about how you will operate together to accomplish those purposes. The reversal of this card can imply that you need to make well-organized energy into your job.
There may also be a lack of tolerance between company members, people may be trying to prove themselves and gain an advantage over each other.
The reversed Three of Pentacles can also point out that you are working in a comparatively ordinary job in which your participation and expertise go under-valued. There is not much possibility for growth and improvement, and you feel as if your skills are not being used. It may be the correct time to make career progress and find a company that appreciates your expertise.
Sometimes, the reversed Three of Pentacles can symbolize that you like to work alone and get the work done yourself. You may be tired of waiting for others to complete. However, if you find yourself in striving too hard, be open to seeking cooperation.