There are several ways that our three card spread can be done. So, here Kore and I are going to showcase some sample interpretations of the different spreads so that our wonderful clients can have a better understanding of what goes on with a reading. For these sample readings we used the wonderful Shadowscapes tarot and we used the same three cards each time to show the versatility of interpretation.
General Reading
Cards drawn: Ace of Pentacles, Three of Swords, Two of Pentacles
Interpretation by Catriona:
You’re at the beginning of a new start financially, most likely a change in job or a switch up of responsibilities at your current job, given the two of pentacles chasing the reading. The Three indicates some conflict and sorrow going on there. It seems as though in order to get this change you’ve done something you’re not too happy about having done, but at the same time it’s going to be beneficial for you so you’re trying to move past it. This is more of an interpersonal conflict, so it feels more as though you’ve gone after the same job as someone you like and cut them off from their chance to advance. This is going to work out for you in the long run and I don’t feel any tension from the other person just be polite and remorseful, and try not to complain about additional responsibilities in front of them and you should be fine.
Romantic Reading
Cards Drawn: Ace of Pentacles, Three of Swords, Two of Pentacles.
Interpretation by Kore:
Ace of Pentacles means that it’s a grounded relationship, you have a good understanding of each others strengths and weaknesses so that you can form a strong bond. However, Three of Swords would mean that one person is feeling betrayed or has been betrayed by the other. The Two of Pentacles would indicate that it’s not an insurmountable betrayal but it will definitely have to be worked on. There’s a need to be more open with each other as far as emotions go which has not previously been a focus, this changeover will enable the balance you previously had to be much stronger as you share with each other on different levels and allow the relationship to evolve.
Past, Present, Future
Cards Drawn: Ace of Pentacles, Three of Swords, Two of Pentacles.
Tag Team Interpretation:
Past: Ace of Pentacles
Your childhood was very grounded–you were taught a lot of practical and useful things, however, there likely wasn’t as much room to express yourself as others had or much give with the rules system that your elders imposed. You have a lot of helpful knowledge about the way the world works. [Cat]
It was a very stable environment with little to no stressful events but coming out of it you have less experience than your peers with regards to social conventions. Some people may have seen your childhood as being too rigid it was incredibly rich in encouragement and allowed you a very pragmatic view of the rest of the world. [Kore]
Present: Three of Swords
You’re feeling troubled at the moment which is causing you to do a lot of pretty negative reflecting and picking at yourself about your problems. It’d be easy for me to say “buck up” but this is something you have to work through. You’ve lost sight of the way because you’ve been unable to find the right answer, some times they’re not easy things to find and you have to trust your gut rather than reason. [Cat]
You’re not doing well right now. This card almost always deals with feelings of emotional turmoil. Something has recently happened to cause great suffering, especially as far as mental and emotional well being go. [Kore]
Future: Two of Pentacles
You will be able to regain some of your equilibrium by making some practical changes in your environment. You have to flip some of your thinking. Once you learn to be a little more flexible and have some fun things will become a lot easier. You some times get caught up too much in being practical when fun is fun and a great stress reliever and doesn’t always have to break the bank. [Cat]
Balancing money is going to be key in this next step forward. It is not out of your reach but it is something you will have to be aware of. Keeping tighter strings on your purse may be taxing but it is necessary because other situations in the future are not quite as stable as the money you have coming in. [Kore]
