Three-Card Spread

Difficulty: Very easy
This simplistic chronological spread can be used to shed light on the influences that have passed, current influences, and what is approaching in the near future. Not much explanation is necessary for this simple tarot spread.
Your Three-Card Reading
The Past![]() Knight of Swords |
The Present![]() Justice (La Justice) |
The Future![]() The Wheel of Fortune (La Roue de Fo |
The Past
Knight of Swords
Symbolism:
The Cavalier of Swords pulls his horse up onto two legs, with a raised sword indicating action and decisiveness. The dynamic imagery evokes themes of boldness, quick thinking, and the pursuit of challenges with mental and physical agility.
Meaning:
The Knight of Swords represents action, ambition, and the pursuit of goals with determination. It encourages boldness but warns against recklessness or being too impulsive. This card suggests moving quickly to overcome obstacles but maintaining focus.
In relationships, it may signal a fast-moving connection or conflict resolution. Spiritually, it reflects the quest for truth and higher understanding.
Keywords:
Ambition, determination, action, boldness, impulsiveness, focus, pursuit, courage, urgency, resolution.
The Present
Justice
(La Justice)
Symbolism:
Justice sits on a throne, holding a sword in one hand and scales in the other. The sword represents truth and decisiveness, while the scales signify balance and fairness. Her gaze is direct, indicating clarity and impartiality. The symmetrical composition of the card underscores equilibrium and order.
Meaning:
Justice represents truth, fairness, and the consequences of one's actions. It urges you to act with integrity and to weigh all factors before making decisions. This card often appears when a decision needs to be made or when karma is at play, reminding you that actions have lasting repercussions.
In relationships, Justice emphasises honesty and mutual respect. Spiritually, it calls for alignment between your actions and higher principles.
Keywords:
Truth, fairness, balance, integrity, accountability, karma, decisions, clarity, consequences, order.
The Future
The Wheel of Fortune
(La Roue de Fo
Symbolism:
The Wheel of Fortune depicts a large wheel with figures ascending and descending its sides. It symbolises fate, luck, and the cycles of life. The turning motion suggests impermanence and change.
Meaning:
The Wheel of Fortune represents the ever-turning cycles of life, where fortune can rise or fall unexpectedly. This card signals change, opportunity, and the need to adapt. It reminds you to embrace the flow of events and trust in the greater pattern.
In relationships, it can indicate changes or new phases. Spiritually, it highlights the interconnectedness of life and the importance of surrendering to destiny's rhythms while remaining attuned to opportunities that arise.
Keywords:
Change, cycles, destiny, luck, opportunity, karma, adaptability, transition, impermanence, evolution.
