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 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.
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.