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 Swords
Upright
New ideas, curiosity, thirst for knowledge, new ways of communicating
The Page of Swords card shows a person with enthusiasm and motivation. When this card appears in a Tarot reading, you are full of new plans for the future. You may be thrilled about starting a new project, attempting a new method or learning something fresh. You feel as like you could do practically anything. The difficulty is whether you can continue it. As with all Page cards, the start always looks encouraging, but you need something else to keep up the movement.
The Page of Swords often appears when you are discovering a new way of thinking. You have a questioning mind and a desire for learning. You may be likely to make errors along the way, but you are excited to learn from your mistakes.
As the Swords cards link to communication, the Page of Swords implies that you are finding a distinctive way of expressing your thoughts and communicating your opinions. You may be attracted to speaking in public, writing a novel or a blog, beginning a podcast. You are ready to take the next step to send your messages to the world.
The Page of Swords can also describe your connection with a person who is exploring their capability to interact, share opinions, and gather knowledge. You need to stay open to their interest to get more knowledge about the world.
Reversed
Self-expression, all talk and no action, haphazard action, haste
The reversed Page of Swords can show up in a Tarot reading when you are staying back from communicating your truth, particularly in a public discussion. You like to declare your opinions personally or anonymously. Maybe you like to keep a secret journal, or you’re writing a text just for yourself.
Sometimes, the reversed Page of Swords can indicate that you just speak without any action. Be cautious about making false commitments or saying something which you’ll later change. This reversed Page may try to surprise you with big stories, however, you later find out are great distortions of the truth.
In the reversed position, the Page of Swords can also hint you are acting recklessly, without considering things through. You have a lot of power but are not using it efficiently.
As this Page likes to ask questions, in reversal, it can be a warning that you are disturbing others by your continuous questioning. You may just be attempting to understand a circumstance or a thought better, there are more effective methods to go about it. Be aware of how you may come to others and only inquiry about those ideas that are essential to you.
The Lovers
Upright
Love, harmony, relationships, values alignment, choices
The Lovers card represents understanding connections and meaningful relationships. The appearance of this card in a Tarot reading shows that you have a beautiful connection with a loved one. You may have found your soul mate or life partner, and the sexual energy between you both goes way beyond lust to something that is very spiritual and almost Tantric. While the Lovers card usually refers to a romantic bond, it can also represent a close friendship or family relationship where is the flow of love, respect, and compassion.
Lovers is a card of open connection and raw honesty. Showing that the man and woman are naked, they both have learned to open their hearts to one another and share their sincerest feelings by being in their most vulnerable states.
On a more personal level, the Lovers card represents getting clear about your preferences. You are figuring out your own philosophy. Having gone through the instruction of the Hierophant, you are now ready to establish your spiritual experience and decide what is and what is not essential to you. It’s time to go into the external world and make choices for yourself, also staying authentic and genuine in all your efforts.
At its core, the Lovers is about choice. The choice about who you want to be in this lifetime, how you connect with others. To make good choices, you need to be transparent about your personal beliefs and values – and stay true to them. Now, more than ever, you must prefer love. Choose the best version of yourself.
Finally, the Lovers card inspires you to unite dual forces. You can bring together two parts that are seemingly in contradiction to one another and create something that is ‘whole’ and harmonious. In every decision, there is the same amount of advantage and disadvantage, opportunity and challenge, positive and negative. When you accept these dualities, you build the union from which love flows.
Reversed
Self-love, disharmony, imbalance, misalignment of values
While The Lovers card signifies pure love and harmony, reversed, it can indicate a time when you’re not in tune with those elements around you. You may find your relationships are troublesome and communication is challenging. Does it seem as if your relationship is cold and you are just not on the same page? If so, look back to the reason you have this person in your life. If you love them, know this moment will pass and the best you can do is bring love and compassion to the situation. In some cases, you may realize that you have simply grown apart and it’s time to move on. If your relationship continues with arguments and a lack of respect for one another, then it could be time to let go and do what is best for you both.
The Lovers reversed can also indicate that the feelings within a relationship are not common. One person may be more emotionally connected than the other, and this could lead to failure later down the path. You may be hesitant to open your heart to the relationship for fear of getting hurt.
If the Lovers reversed shows up in a reading, you might face a difficult decision with significant results. Instead of making a decision based on your values, you try to avoid responsibility for your actions. Reversed Lovers urges you to think again because you can’t just get away with it and choose the path most in alignment with Highest Good – no matter how tough it might be.
Reversed Lovers may also recommend being in conflict with yourself rather than with external forces. It shows a struggle to balance your inner world. They will lead you to make better decisions next time. You may want to go back to the energy of the Hierophant card and search for the guidance and advice of a spiritual mentor.