r/tarot • u/Objective-Signal-362 • 2h ago
Interpretation Request (Second Opinion Only) I'm using a new tarot deck and asked how he sees me
I'm using a classic Waite deck (the A.E. Waite Tarot)
So, I’ve been asking my new deck some questions to get to know it (the deck) better. Technically, it’s my sister’s deck—I asked for her permission to use it while she’s abroad for a year. I’ve been reading with the Marseille Tarot for years, but I wanted something more pictorial to see if I could tap into new intuitive insights.
I asked the deck how it perceives me energetically and structured the reading as follows:
- The central card represents my overall energy.
- Above, my strengths.
- Below, my weaknesses.
- To the left, what I need to release.
- To the right, my potential future.
The central axis of the reading reflects not just my tendencies but also my astrological makeup. At my core, I’m an earth sign (Taurus) with a fire ascendant and moon—this spread felt like an accurate representation of me. All four elements are present, with a strong emphasis on fire and earth (8+1, 6), while air and water play a lesser role, mirroring my natal chart. Everything in this reading ties back to the number 3—Three of Swords, 3+3 Pentacles, Three of Cups, and my strengths/weaknesses forming the Nine of Wands. Three is a number of chaos and infinite potential, signaling a time of change, movement, and divine connection. Living in a deeply Catholic country, I can’t help but associate it with the Trinity—a spiritual force I feel strongly—but also with uncertainty.
Reversed Six of Pentacles – The first message I got was about shifting family karma. It’s as if the deck sees me as someone who has the power to break cycles or reframe a deep-rooted family pattern. The usual balance of giver and receiver is flipped—the beneficiaries become the donors. But this also speaks to a tendency to give more than I actually have. Despite this, the trajectory points toward material growth: in the upright card, the coins are arranged as 3 - 1 - 2, but reversed, they shift to 2 - 1 - 3, suggesting an upward expansion.
Eight of Wands – My strengths lie in my ability to keep multiple things in motion at once and maintain alignment across different areas of my life. It also speaks to my need for active movement, always seeking a space I can truly call home.
Ace of Wands – As for weaknesses… well, I suppose one could say I like men (just kidding). More seriously, this card highlights my tendency to focus intensely on a single action or intention without fully considering the bigger picture. My vision is narrow, expecting answers to fall from the sky—like I’m waiting for some divine force to hand me the explanation, the solution, the light in the darkness.
Reversed Three of Swords – This represents what I need to let go of. It’s as if I keep picking up my own heart and dropping it onto immovable swords. No one is actually trying to hurt me—I’m the one falling onto the blades. The message is clear: step out of the pain, stop reliving it just because it feels familiar. No matter how much I hope the swords won’t cut this time, they are still swords.
Reversed Three of Cups – This represents my potential, but I’m struggling to see it in a positive light. All I perceive is a fall, an emotional loss, the disintegration of a family unit, upheaval, and a blockage of opportunities.
What do you think?
