Lesson 6 - Three's a Crowd

You know those situations where you find yourself mediating between two parties, or feel like the rope in other peoples tug-of-war? Somehow you know you are crucial to the situation, but at the same time it may be a situation you would rather not be a part of at all. This sense of being torn in two is one aspect of the Threes. The other is that it is you that is placed between two situations from which you have to choose, possibly even two different directions, and isn't it nice to have that option? Determining which of these interpretations applies to your querants situation will be indicated by the other cards in a reading, something we will come to later. For now, it's worth remembering that whatever the situation, these cards are all about opportunities and choice!

Three of Hearts - Heartfelt Choices

Three of Hearts shows that demands are being made on you emotionally and in the field of relationships, though it can also show that your own feelings are divided. It may be that you need to make a choice between two romantic partners, or that you are trying to meet the demands made on you by both your partner and your child, for example. It is also felt wherever there are divided loyalties in family situations, perhaps between your immediate and extended family, or between different groups of friends. If you find yourself being called upon to act as mediator in a situation, remember you have a choice in whether you do so or not. The best advice here would be to listen to your heart. Another meaning of the Three of Hearts is that of a birth, or to put it another way, it is the outcome of the two.

Three of Clubs - Being in Two Minds

This is the second of our Key cards. Here the suit of Clubs, and it's ruler Air, both lovers of discussion and debate, meet with the Three of choice. At it's most tangible, this card can indicate choices need to be made in respect of education, such as choosing between two colleges, but more often indicates indecision, arising from the querants ability to understand the pros and cons of both sides of a given situation. There is also a risk of worry and arguments if choices are not made. This card is Air at it's most airy and as such contains both the strengths and weaknesses of that element. It is simultaneously objective, fair and argumentative, with a tendency for procrastination.

My Interpretation of the 3 of Clubs

Three of Diamonds - Financial Decisions

The Three of Diamonds tells us that there are choices to be made in the realm of business, finance and any issues connected to our material comforts. It suggests decisions to be made regarding investments as well as outgoings. You may need to consider whether the querant is in the difficult position of having to decide which bills they can pay first, for example. It may also appear in the spread of a person seeking employment where it would suggest that they will find themselves choosing between two different offers of work, or where a person is torn between two choices of career path.

Three of Spades - Lifestyle Choices

As Spades carry the transformative power of Fire, this card can indicate choices that will make for a healthier lifestyle weighed against the client's enjoyment of all that opposes that. Anyone who has tried to lose weight or give up smoking will understand that feeling. Of course Spades also speak to us of our spirituality, so the Three may suggest a sense of being torn spiritually. An example might be that your work keeps you tied to the city but your spirit calls out for the countryside, or you may be torn between two spiritual or religious paths. I'd also suggest that most people meet a point in their life where they have to choose the lifestyle, values and beliefs which work for them, even if these go against those of the people they are closest to. This lifestyle decision is a classic Three of Spades moment. If you can recall a similar situation you will understand the energy of this card. You may also like to think about how your life might be different if you had not made the decision you did. Finally this card can also indicate energy being expended in two directions, so you may wish to advise your client of the risk of 'burn-out'.

I strongly advise you spend some time reflecting on the cards covered in this lesson and the significance of each. Can you think of times in your own life which each might apply to? Though the Threes are a little more complicated than the other cards studied so far, you will find that, an understanding of the area of options and choices will help you to guide your querant in making their own, possibly life-changing, decisions.

Lesson 5 - It Takes Two

You'll notice a pattern emerging as we go through this course, which goes like this; odd numbers often present a challenge, even numbers less so. It'd be easy to think of this as odds = bad, evens = good, but things are rarely that simple. There are times when a challenge is just what we need and, conversely, there are times when being comfortable means we become complacent. The Aces that we looked at in the last lesson weren't 'bad' as such, but we know from experience that 'beginnings' often bring both hopes and fears. Think of the feelings associated with startng a new job, for example. I mention it here as a predominance of odds or evens in a reading could give you an indication straight away of what is happening for your client. It's worth watching out for.  



Two of Hearts  - Romance is on the Cards (my own design)



The Two of Hearts - Shared Emotions

The Two of Hearts is the first even numbered card i want to explore with you. Here we move from the emergence of feelings in ourselves (Ace) to connect with another person. In fact the Two of Hearts is THE classic indicator of a romantic relationship, though it could also indicate the loving feelings between a parent and a child, for example. There is a sense of the feelings, that were seen in the Ace, being recognised or met. This is also the first of four Key Cards, that is cards where the Numerological significance and the Suit/Element meet and support one another. In this case the number 2, signifying relationships, is supported by the suit of Hearts which also indicates relationships. Potent cards are like exclamation marks in a reading, they are easy to understand and hard to ignore! The card, shown here, is my own design. I hope you like it.

The Two of Clubs - Shared Ideas

With Clubs we find ourselves once again in the area of knowledge, ideas and communication. Combined with the energy of the number two, this card suggests relationships such as those between a student and teacher, speaker and listener, or between two 'study buddies', for example. It doesn't need to be a formal relationship but can be any situation where there is an exchange of knowledge and ideas between two people. At it's simplest, this card indicates communication between two people, and as Clubs are ruled by Air, it could indicate receiving a letter, phone call or email. This card suggests news, but gossip could also be indicated.

The Two of Diamonds - Shared Tasks

Here the two of partnership meets the Diamonds of financial and material reality. It may suggest a business partnership or some sort of working relationship. However, this cards significance is not limited to work and employment, it may also apply to any situation where two people come together to work towards material ends. For example, it could equally suggest a meeting with a bank manager or the sharing of practical tasks such as building, gardening or cooking.

The Two of Spades - Shared Passions

Spades, you will remember, are about spirituality and lifestyle. When the Two of Spades appears, we may be being shown a Spiritual connection between two people. This could be formal, as in that which exists between a Priest and Parishioner or Spiritual teacher and student, but more often applies to any situation between two people which is charged with meaning. The other significance of Spades of course, is that gained from it's ruling element, Fire. Therefore, this card can suggest an energetic relationship between two people, such as a sporting partnership, or in fact any relationship based on shared passions. Finally, this card can also indicate a doctor/patient connection, as it should be remembered that our personal energies, and therefore our health, fall under the auspices of Spades/Fire.

To understand each of these cards a little more, try working with them in the same way that we did with the Aces. Reflect on incidents in your life over the last year, month, or even over the last week, which have involved yourself and one other person. You could think about day to day tasks, time spent on holiday, social events, etc. Try to list a variety of situations and then see if you can figure out which card best matches that situation. Once you have matched one card to an event. you may like to try and think of a comparable situation. It may be that although the activities were similar, the quality of the shared relationship was different and, as such, you may feel that different cards are called for. If you are creative, you may also like to try and design your own cards. They don't need to be works of art as such but it is a great way to clarify your understanding of them, and start to express that understanding.