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 Wands
Upright
Energy, passion, inspired action, adventure, impulsiveness
While the Page of Wands indicates the first flash of an idea, the Knight of Wands tells the chase of that idea. You are full of enthusiasm, and you communicate that energy through your action. You have a definite vision about what you want to build and you are now moving ahead with leaps and bounds to turn your fantasy into reality. This card is a clue to go for it!
You are courageous to reach into unfamiliar territories to advance your purpose and your dreams. You don’t mind if risk lies ahead – in fact, if it does, then it grows all the more interesting and exciting for you.
The Knight of Wands gives you the sense you can conquer the world! As you track your goals, your self-confidence boosts, and you understand that your potential is unlimited.
Be careful that the Knight of Wands could also expose himself as an ‘act first, think later’ type of character. You may be impatient, requiring everything to be done yesterday. While you are exploding with energy, you tend to hurry into things with little concern for the results of your activities. If this resonates, find a way to concentrate your energy on the actions that will move you closer to your purpose. Rather than acting on a new idea right away, take a moment to review if it truly adjusts with your goals and whether it needs to take place right now. You may realize that you are better followed by waiting for the suitable time to manifest this idea, particularly if other ‘delay’ cards, such as the Hanged Man, Four of Swords, show up in your reading.
Reversed
Passion project, haste, scattered energy, delays, frustration
The reversed Knight of Wands may arise when you are actively pursuing an enthusiasm plan. A fire has been burned within you, and now you are doing everything to run this project ahead. You have no intention of turning it into a furious success – it is for you to be happy.
The reversed Knight of Wands can indicate that you are feeling a significant boost of energy but are unsure about how to channel it into the world efficiently. You may have a creative uneasiness, knowing that you are designed for something ‘big’, but you are limited from making effort right now. Maybe there are frustrating obstacles, unbeatable barriers standing in your way. Search alternative ways to proceed with your enthusiasm or manifest your idea. You may need to modify your path slightly while being true to your initial idea.
Furthermore, the reversed Knight of Wands implies that you may be acting carelessly, trying to finish everything at once. You are rushing from one task to the other, without concentrating on the parts or securing victory. The reversed Knight of Wands also hints that you could act impulsively, doing something that you may later regret.
Seven of Swords
Upright
Betrayal, deception, getting away with something, acting strategically
The Seven of Swords card symbolizes cheating, deception, and dishonesty. It shows you or a person in your life may be attempting to get away with something and are sneaking around, expecting to stay covered. Be conscious that any time you use deception to gain authority over someone, you are at risk of being exposed. Or the cover-up will need a huge effort, and it may not be deserving of it.
Alternatively, you may be the sufferer of someone else’s fraud. Others are not being honest with you, and you may be uninformed of their lies. You may believe someone who then turns out to be leaving you high and dry. Look out for any tricky behavior and listen to your feelings when something does not seem right or looks too good to be true.
On a more positive tone, the Seven of Swords shows that you need to be more strategic. You must prioritize what’s essential to you and start with the small tasks that will move you close to your aim.
The Seven of Swords also implies that you may need to use shortcuts or alternative ways to get to your wishes. Rather than following the whole process, you may need to find shorter ways to solve your obstacle.
Sometimes the Seven of Swords advises that you need to put yourself first to get what you need. You can’t always be everything to people, and sometimes you need to put your own priorities first, even if others may not agree with you.
The Seven of Swords could also indicate that you are trying to escape from a place that is not serving you anymore rather than dealing with it. You may try to run away from responsibility, hard work or a promise. You may be procrastinating, letting problems become more critical.
Reversed
Imposter syndrome, self-deceit, keeping secrets
The Seven of Swords card often show up reversed when you feel like a fraud. You may doubt yourself. Know that this is fear talking. Get out of your head and trust that you are strong enough to make your new venture a success.
Similarly, the reversed Seven of Swords can hint that you are deceiving yourself, trying to fool yourself into accepting something even though it is out of sincerity with your true self. For example, you may try to deceive yourself that everything is okay when it is not.
As a card of secret trick, the reversed Seven of Swords signifies keeping secrets hidden from other people. You may be defending a dark secret that you believe will never be exposed. Maintaining this secret may bring you tension, along with more intense feelings of blame and shame. While the idea of declaring may be horrifying, it will free you from the bad emotions you are feeling.
If you are involved in a third-party relationship situation, the reversed Seven of Swords displays an increasing hesitation to keep up the deception. You or your partner may feel more upset with this connection and would much rather open up it.