This Angel of Love Tarot spread is for anyone who is single and looking, wanting to know when and how love will appear in their life, as well as (and this is clearly the most important part) what you can do to invite love in. Light a pink candle and invoke the protection and guidance of Archangel Anael as you lay the cards out and thank Her for Her help when you gather the cards back in. The most auspicious time to perform this divination would be on a Friday on or near a Full Moon.
The shape of the spread is based on the 8-pointed star of Venus, the Planet ruled by Anael. Anael is sometimes referred to as ‘The Rose Angel.’
The corresponding deities are Venus, Aphrodite and Cupid.
1. State of your heart – this card describes the energy flow of your heart chakra at this point in time. It indicates how ready you are for true love. Excellent cards in this position would be The Empress, The Lovers, 2 of Cups, Ace of Cups, 9 of Cups, The Star, The Sun and The World. Most cards will indicate a need to release blocks to love.
Embrace the challenge with as much enthusiasm as you can muster. Know that you are worthy of love and vow to simply release any blocks to giving/receiving love as and when you become aware of them. Ask Anael to help with this.
2. Cupid’s arrow – this card tells you how Cupid’s arrow will strike. It indicates how you will meet. The Ace of Swords, Page of Swords or The Star (Aquarius) could indicate meeting Online. The 3 of Wands (the ‘networking card’) could indicate meeting at a Conference, while the 8 of Pentacles indicates meeting at your regular place of work. With the Page of Pentacles it is likely that you meet thanks to being in the same classroom. The 4 of Wands indicates meeting during some kind of celebration of your own or at a friend’s house etc.
3. Timing – this card gives you the most likely timing. Personally, I rely on astrological correspondences for timing. The planetary cards can indicate a day of the week (of any week of any year) as follows:
The High Priestess (The Moon) – Monday
The Tower (Mars) – Tuesday
The Magician (Mercury) – Wednesday
The Wheel of Fortune (Jupiter) – Thursday
The Empress (Venus) – Friday
The World (Saturn) – Saturday
The Sun (Sun) – Sunday
The Fool, The Hanged Man and Judgement showing up here means you’re not meant to know – for now. Try again at a later date.
4. Best approach – this card shows you what you could start doing or should be doing more of right now in order to increase your chances of manifesting true love.
5 – 6. Clues – these two cards provide clues about the personality, looks, profession etc of your future lover.
7. Sign – this card gives you a sign, something to bear in mind for your first meeting. Pay close attention to the visual symbol that stands out the most in this card. Whatever it is, say it out loud and allow your mind to free associate, writing down whatever pops into your head. Think about how this symbol relates to the qualities you wish for in a mate and take some more notes.
After a first date, go back to your notes. If there is no match, he or she is most likely not The One. (Of course, you should trust your heart and gut on this above all else, but if you are in doubt, your notes will be there to guide you.)
8. Avoid – this card shows you something you should avoid completely or do considerably less of if you wish to manifest true love.
9. Capitalise on this! – this card shows you a strength or asset that you should bring to the fore when you start building your new relationship.
Feel free to ask questions about this spread in the comments section below. Please note that I cannot answer any questions about the card in position 7 since the interpretation of that card depends entirely on how you connect with the visual clues in it.
Angel Starlight Blessings
Lisa
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Hi, Lisa! Hope I didn’t do too bad. 🙂 I’m new at this and still learning, so take it easy on me. Hehe
State of your heart (The Empress)
My state of heart is well.
Cupid’s arrow (The Sun)
I will appreciate the help on this one.
Timing (The World)
I’m not sure about the timing of this card. Any help on the timing will be greatly appreciated.
Best approach (Knight of Swords)
Stay true to my beliefs.
Clues (5 of Swords/6 of Cups)
Let me say first how I noticed the 5 of Swords is the 5th card and the 6 of Cups is the 6th card. I also noticed that together both cards add up to 11. I’ve been seeing the numbers 11 and 11:11 almost everyday. I just find that quite interesting!! Anyway, how do these two cards fit into the clues position?
Sign (3 of Cups)
He is most likely very sociable and maybe it’ll be a natural liking/attraction.
Avoid (3 of Swords)
Avoid focusing on past and present hurts.
Capitalize on this! (The Magician)
Be chatty?
Author
Hi Angelic, when it comes to timing, it’s best to adopt a system and stick to it. I tend to work with astrological correspondences and since The World corresponds with Saturn, ruler of Capricorn and Aquarius I would say Winter in the Northern Hemisphere and Summer if you live down under… For the 5 and 6 of Cups, it looks like you will meet either as a result of a loss or you/they will be in the process of grieving. You are likely to bond emotionally over this in a way that makes you feel very close and familiar with each other. Yes, for being chatty for the Magician – sounds good to me! 🙂
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Oh, and the Sun… a couple of different possibilities – Outdoors is the first one that springs to mind… OR you could share an interest in a celebrated artist and attend an event concert with that person. Of course, it could be both – an outdoor venue for a rock concert but not likely if you meet in the winter. 😛
Thank you. I’m currently in fall and it has been snowing already, I can only imagine how winter will be. Hehe So I highly doubt that I will be attending a concert. I actually don’t do outdoor venues for concerts, especially rock music. Is there any other possibilities besides what you mentioned? Will appreciate your thoughts on that, thank you again Lisa.
Hello Lisa, I really enjoyed doing this spread but I had some issues with cards 7 and 8. Would you kindly help with those cards? Also, cards 4-5 can mean what as a profession?
State of your heart – Ten of Cups
My state of heart is pretty good at the moment.
1. Cupid’s arrow – Ace of Swords
We will meet somewhere online.
2. Timing – The Empress
I’m not concerned with the timing.
3. Best approach – The Lovers
Be more social and open to new connections with like minded people.
4-5 Clues The Emperor – The Star
This is someone who is older than I am. Someone who is strong, masculine, confident, tall, a go-getter with strong morals/principles and standards. A self-made, hard working type of man with a very good head on his shoulders.
What profession might these two cards be implying?
6. Sign – Three of Earth
7. Avoid – 10 of Pentacles
I’m unsure about this card, so I pulled a clarifier and received (The Tower). I still don’t see how these two cards relate to each other. Can you give me some understanding of what these two cards mean in this position?
8. Capitalize on this! Four of Wands
I need help with understanding this card as well. What should I capitalize on with the Four of Wands?
Author
Emperor + Star – Works in IT, possibly self-employed
As for clarifying the 10 of Pentacles… Which aspect of it were you seeking to clarify? I explain my take on clarifiers here http://angelorum.co/topics/divination/jumpers-clarifiers-and-shadow-cards/
As for something to avoid with the 10 of Pentacles, I would go with avoiding being too critical/persnickety (Mercury in Virgo)
4 of Wands… Being sociable and generous. Celebrating life as much as possible. Make him feel at home…
It makes perfect sense now. I actually never looked at the Ten of Pentacles as being critical/persnickety. But going back and looking at both the Ten of Pentacles and The Tower, I completely understand now. Thank you!! With that being said… I don’t want to be too critical/persnickety. Therefore, can you give me some advice on how I can work through that? Lastly, with the Four of Wands as what I should capitalize on fits well. I’m a generous person but I admit, I haven’t been as generous as I tend to be and that is something greatly to capitalize on.
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You’re welcome to book a session with me if you want to look at a paricular issue more closely. I don’t feel the comments of this post is the right space to walk you through something not directly related to the reading with this spread. Thank you.
That’s definitely understandable. I will book a reading with you in the near future. Thank you again.
Hi Lisa, I have just started tarot reading and I chanced upon your article and have tried it out. However, with my still limited knowledge there are some cards that I have drawn that I do not quite understand.
2. Queen of Pentacles: What does this imply about the way I will meet him?
3. Four of Cups: What time frame would this indicate?
8. High Priestess: So what am I to avoid here?
9. The Fool: Am i supposed to be more innocent or am I supposed to just go with the flow here?
Thank you very much for sharing the things that you do on this platform! I have been having loads of fun trying them out though I am not too sure I may be interpreting them as they should be…
Kind regards,
Dawn
Author
Hi Dawn, It’s important to know who the Queen Pentacles is to you… Is it you? Could this be something you do that is typically your kind of thing? As activities, the Queen of Pentacles could be charity work, gardening, farmer’s markets, a cookery class… Anything where you use your hands and create things that nourish people (yourself and/or others). The 4 of Cups is the final decan of Cancer, so middle of July-ish. The HP for something to avoid is emotional manipulation and secrecy. The Fool could be just those qualties and being open-minded rather than having a list of non-negotiables as long as your arm… Let them surprise you! 🙂 Blessings, Lisa
Hi Lisa,
I just tried doing this spread but I am kind of stuck on number 2 and 3…
1. Knight of Vessels: It almost seems to be that I am ready for romance and that’s why this card came up
2. Queen of Pentacles: Not sure what this circumstance would refer to.
3. Four of Cups: Neither am I sure how to interpret the time frame of this.
4. Six of Vessels: To just be myself and trust myself.
5. Ace of Vessels: When read with card 6, he seems to be someone spiritual, sensitive and somehow really good at his field given that 2 aces showed up.
6. Ace of Wands
7. Four of Wands
8. High Priestess: I am not sure what this card means here. Should I avoid ignoring my intuition??
9. The Fool: Be innocent, be spontaneous and trust the journey.
Would love your advice and opinion on the cards I have drawn. Also, I just want to say that your blog has some very interesting reads that are original and different from what can be found elsewhere! Love the new insight you provide to the tarot community!
Kind Regards,
Dawn
Hi, I enjoyed this spread!! :-)) Still learning but tried my best. I did stumble across a few I need help with though. Will appreciate your thoughts. Thanks again for the spread!! Xo
1. State of your heart – The Sun
2. Cupid’s arrow – Page of Swords A meeting online.
3. Timing – Queen of Cups Not good with timing. What is the timing for Queen of Cups?
4. Best approach – The Hermit (Clarifier 8 of Pentacles) The Hermit is my life path number as well one of my birth cards. However, I’m unsure of how The Hermit resonates in this position. Any help?
5 – 6. Clues – The Temperance/The Star Someone who is altruistic, angelic, compassionate, sweet hearted, patient, introverted and extroverted. Someone who is also spiritual, uplifting and encouraging. Perhaps shy but outgoing and down to earth? A little mysterious? He could be a different race from me or even a mixed race. Might have a signature look, yet, someone who is attractive. May work in the IT industry, management?
7. Sign – The Emperor I’m using the traditional Tarot deck and I’m lost with this one.
8. Avoid – The Empress Avoid being indecisive?
9. Capitalise on this! – Knight of Pentacles (Clarifier The Hierophant) Get to know him and take things slow?
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Hi Lizzy, the Queen of Cups is the last decan of Gemini and the first two of Cancer, so from the middle of June to about the middle of July. The Hermit is a clue that the more you learn and develop spiritually, the closer it will bring you to your True Love. this is not conventional action advice since it seems counter-intuitive but God does work in mysterious ways 🙂 So clearly, with those two Majors as clues for what this person is like, The Hermit makes even more sense… because this is a person who will already have done a LOT of work on himself. As for what to avoid with The Empress, avoid playing games when you do meet him. It may work with other guys but it won’t work with this one. The Knight of Pentacles also says ‘keep it real’ and down to earth with this person. Hope this helps! Lisa
Everything makes perfect sense, thank you!! And indeed He does!! :-)) By the way… what spread would you recommend to see if I’m on the right path concerning my life purpose?
Author
Glad it makes sense! Try this for a Life Purpose reading: http://angelorum.co/topics/divination/get-back-on-track-with-life-purpose/
Thank you very much for this wonderful spread, Lisa. I lit my pink candle and said a prayer to beautiful Angel Anael and laid the cards. Here is my result:
1. Page of Cups
2. The Devil (a bit disconcerting!)
3. King of Swords
4. The Lovers
5. Ten of Wands
6. Seven of Cups
7. Eight of Wands
8. The Sun
9. Two of Swords
I would be most grateful for any feedback, especially related to Cards 8 and 9. I never quite know what to think when a positive card (in this case, The Sun) shows up in a cautionary position.
Gratefully yours,
Mollie
Author
Please provide your own interpretation as best as you can and then I will help with the bit(s) you are stuck on – Thank you! 🙂
# 7 retraction . geez what a Spazz wrote wrong interp. Hanging on staying stationary while trying to make a decision. Also the 2 cards that were different were the magician. And the two of cups in #4 magician in #9
Hello . I am in need of interpretation help. I have done this spread 2 xs this month and with only one or two cards being different . I need to make sure I am interpreting as properly as possible. I am taking a trip ( I am married now) but I going to the town where my first love us and we were planning on getting together to hang out . with good intentions I might add. I love my husband very much . although this is my first love . someone I have always wished I would have taken those steps with but was too afraid . so I ran away literally 1000 miles away. So I am obviously anxious about this trip and curious as to the rips outcomes as far as we are concerned.
1: 6 of cups -childhood loves. Nostaglia
2: 9 pentacles –
3: the Sun – Sunday is my last day down there
4: 3 sw. Reversed- reconciliation . choosing in a love triangle answer should be known
5+6- 3 &10 of pentacles – hard worker, team player, marriage . comfortable with them completely. Sense of feeling whole with them . good at working together
7 hanged man- letting go
8: lovers reversed- reluctance of opening your . letting go . being at war with your self from past decisions
9:strength reversed- self doubt ? Timidness.
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Those two 9’s tells me this isn’t going anywhere romantically, so you needn’t worry – as I’m sure you won’t since your intentions are pure. 3 of Swords Rx is actually saying the best approach is to not go there at all… I guess you have to ask yourself, if the shoe was on the other foot, would you want your husband to have a rendez-vous with his first love and doing a love Tarot reading on it…?
Thank you very much for your feedback and your insight (from an outsiders perspective ) .Especially with your expertise it is very helpful and certainly helps put my mind at ease.
In all honesty I am nor is he at all what could be described as insecure . We both feel the same extreme commitment when it comes to our vows. Reguardless of the situation. We know we are completely secure in our marriage as well as each others commitment and integrity . My worry was if I was going to encounter any issues on the trip that should be avoided .As if maybe I should not make that stop on my rounds. I knew what what intended in my heart but I needed to know as much as any one person could before hand what might have been in others heads .So I really appreciate your insight that does help. Thank you .
Hi!
Thanks for the spread – I look forward to meeting this person! 🙂
I’ve recently taken up tarot again after a few years break (why did I ever quit?!?) and would love to recieve some comments from you!
1. Ten of Cups
The heart is ready to build something new and beautiful together with someone. Joy, expectations, openness.
2. Five of Swords
When recovering from yet another dissapointment. When I accept failure in a relationship and decide to move on.
3. Death
= Scorpio = 23 oct – 22 nov = soon (yay!)
Liberation from old ways of thinking that used to block me from recieving love. Acceptance will lead to a new life.
4. Nine of Swords
Stop closing my eyes to old wounds. Deal with them, go through them, accept them and let go and/or forgive. The need to face a painful truth to begin the process of climbing out of despair.
5. Ace of Cups
A lot of feelings, someone emotional with no need to hide it. Healing, creation of a new world.
Doctor/nurse? Politician? Writer/artist/musician?
6. Six of Cups
Children. Nostalgia/looking back.
Teacher? Historian? Psycologist?
7. Ten of Swords
Strenght, health. Collecting. Building his own worldwiev. Critical to norms. Ambitious. All or nothing. Self-sacrificing, serving others, unselfish.
8. Three of Pentacles
Making a difference in people. “He’s too good/not good enough for me”.
9. The hermit
Don’t be too clingy. Show that I’ve got a life of my own, that I’m confident and happy with being on my own too. The need to sometimes distance me from people/being constantly online.
Thanks again for the spread! I’m so happy that I found my way back to tarot and to your site!
Love <3
Author
Hi Sara, welcome back to the Tarot and welcome to Angelorum! 🙂 I see the 5 of Swords as a classic ‘online dating’ card as it corresponds with Venus (love) in Aquarius (the Internet falls under Aquarius) and it answers how you will meet. This probably seems like a strange way of reading to you if you are used to go off the images but it is the positional meaning here which decides how I look at a card. Cards 5+6 together speaks to me of a new soul mate coming into your life. The card in position 9 means you can capitalise on your love for deep learning and understanding as they will appreciate this quality in you. I’m curious what deck you used. The card in position 7 goes by visual clues for a sign… so what did you SEE there that made you come to that conclusion…? Blessings, Lisa
Hi Lisa,
thanks for your reply! 🙂
That sure is a more exciting and positive way of looking at the 5 of Swords! Then it’s just the problem of deciding wich online dating forum to use – do you have a spread for that aswell? 😉
I use the Rider-Waits. And about number 7 – I ment the 10 of Wands, not of Swords. Sorry, my mistake! 🙂
Love
/Sara
When you say “By being less overtly sexual than you truly wish to be.” Do you mean not to be too in my face with the way I come across things? Flirt but be subtle, don’t give myself away too quick too fast? By the way, I’m practicing abstinence. I should’ve mentioned that in my first post.
I have been closed off, very distance and I’ll say a little defensive. Though, I am working on that but it’ll definitely be a work in progress. So it makes perfect sense!! Come to think of it, I have been friend zoning myself… I’ll eventually get around that. And oh, I do remember reading that only I will be able to read on that card. I’m going to reflect on it just a little bit more. Thank you again Lisa.
P.S You’re beautiful, enjoy the rest of your day. ❤️
Thank you Lisa. Meaning no game playing, correct? Friend zone myself?? How can I avoid friend zoning myself? Also, what do think about position 7?
Author
How? By being less overtly sexual than you truly wish to be. The Star can appear cold. The interpretation of the card in position 7 is very dependent on visual clues in the card image so it’s hard for me to comment.
Author
And yes, of COURSE no game playing! That’s really low-vibrating stuff!
Hi again Lisa. I wanted to add something towards position number 4. I should trust in the Universe, that is to say love is out there for me, I should have more faith, what goes around comes around.
Hello Lisa!! Glad I came across this spread!! Very much worth every second of my time. :-)) However, I just needed some clarification on number 4, 8 and 9. I will list my reading below and will appreciate your thoughts!!
1. State of your heart – 2 of Cups
I’m ready for true love. Reciprocal love, I shall say based on mutual respect, trust and communication.
2. Cupid’s arrow – The Lovers
Being in the right place at the right time. Destiny will be involved, the meeting is pre-destined.
3. Timing – 8 of Wands
Not quite sure about the timing. However, I prefer not to know. 🙂
4. Best approach – The Wheel of Fortune (7 of Pentacles and The Justice fell from the deck)
It’s about Divine timing… I’ll have to be patient, heaven is guiding us to each other. My best bet is to continue focusing on me. Find a way to restore my trust in the possibility of a reciprocal relationship; where I can give without fear, and know that I’ll receive the same in return. I need to keep my thoughts positive, stay centered in faith and move from a space of love, and not from a place of fear or a place of lack. It’s all about a healthy balance. And in the process, what I deserve will be waiting for me!!
5 – 6. Clues – King of Pentacles – The World
Someone older than me. Could be an animal lover. Well-educated, love to learn, wise, good communicator, supportive, reliable, dependable, responsible, trustworthy, patient, serious, determined, active, love the outdoors, classy, confident, sensual, compassionate down to earth type of guy. Someone who makes a promise and lives by it. Very loyal and loving. A man with substance and stability. Very grounded. A all around honorable solid respectful man. Could be stubborn too!! Haha Career will be important to him, he’s a very hard worker. Perhaps he loves to travel, even may be from or live overseas, etc.
7. Sign – The High Priestess (The Judgment card fell from the deck)
He’ll be someone new. We’ll meet unexpectedly. It could be something like two people following their own particular callings which causes our paths to intersect. Most likely there be a magnetic attraction that goes beyond physical. It’ll be quite intense!! Oh, and we might have very much in common.
8. Avoid – The Star
Avoid any negative feelings that may surface, emotional distance, fear or shutting down due to past hurts, disappointments and broken trust. I need to let people in… I deserve to be love and nothing but the best!!
9. Capitalise on this! – 3 of Pentacles
Combine forces by working as a whole. Be willing to work together as a team using strategy to set the foundation for a solid partnership, etc. And keep healthy boundaries and positive growth by allowing the relationship to be created and to grow slowly, organically. By doing this, we will reach solid ground.
All your help is well appreciated. xo
P.S I tried my best with each card in their position to my best ability. Though, there were a few I had to come back to!! But I believe I’ve done well.
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Hi Rose, yes, you did well… and yes, do trust in the Universe’s timing and that what goes around comes around. As for The Star in ‘Avoid,’ I would say make sure you don’t ‘friend zone’ yourself. Something else to capitalise on with the 3 of Pentacles is straight talking – no beating around the bush. This Mars in Capricorn energy is VERY to the point. Blessings, Lisa
Hi Lisa! This spread is so fun, I loved it. The last two cards didn’t make much sense to me though…
1. State of your heart – The Fool, I’d say I’m ready for new experiences in love and open to new people
2. How we will meet – Ace of Pentacles, could be a new job or maybe I start a new class
3. Timing – Knight of Pentacles, this only reinforced that I would meet him through work or schooling
4. Best approach – Knight of Cups, I think this means I should be exploring my creative side more and be more openly affectionate and emotional
5&6. Clues – King of Pentacles, and Three of Wands, I see this guy as being practical, reliable, maybe someone involved in business
7. Sign – The World, when we meet I could be travelling or possibly at an important celebration
8. Avoid – Four of Wands, no idea? This would seem like a good card to me….
9. Capitalize on this – King of swords, I should be more firm, and confident in the relationship? Not too sure
Please let me know what you think!
Author
Hi Summer, Glad you enjoyed this spread! The 4 of Wands can represent your actual home. Perhaps you are a bit of home body or maybe you have just declined some invites lately… It simply means you need to get out more (avoid the TV sofa!) 🙂 As for the King of Swords – capitalise on the gift of gab! Blessings, Lisa
Hi Lisa! I tried out your spread and I really liked it! 🙂 However some cards were not clear for me..
I’d like to share my reading:
1. State of Heart : Temperance
2. Cupids Arror/How you will meet : 7 of Cups
3. Timing/When : 7 of Swords
4. Best approach : Ace of Cups
5. Clue : 3 of cups.
6. Clue : Ace of Pentacles.
7. Sign : The Devil.
8. Avoid : Justice.
9. Capitalize : Page of Pentacles.
1) I think Temperance says my heart needs to heal from past wounds or anyway to find a inner balance.
2) the 7 Cups isn’t clear.. it sounds like I’ll have many choices at disposal, I mean I’ll find many suitable guys, but the card asks me to think properly, to listen to my intuition and then to choose the most suitable one, not only according to his physical appearance.
3) Usually timing doesn’t work for my readings, so I tend instead to interpret the card story.. so for what concerns this 7 Swords I’d say before to look for a new boyfriend, I need change my way of thinking, because I often think men only want to have sex with you and after that they leave you, I have to change this idea.
4) The Ace of Cups asks me to just open my heart, to not be afraid to express my feelings.
5) + 6) the 3 Cups suggests a very positive, funny and charismatic guy, so a man that probably will make me really happy. For what concerns the Ace of Pentacles I think it signals he will be a person with whom I could really build a solid relationship.
7) This Devil scares me a lot!! I’d interpret it as this man will be very charming, attractive and handsome and in a way I’ll become addicted to him, but will he end up to just trick me? 🙁
8) Justice suggests I have to avoid to think in terms of what’s right and what’s wrong, but to behave only according to how I feel and to what makes me really happy.
9) Since Pages are young and are still learning to master their suits, I think this Page of Pentacles is telling me I need to learn to build love relationships in general.
Any other ideas? Thank you so much!!! 🙂
Author
I think this whole spread speaks of a need for profound heart healing before you can go out looking or you will get stuck in the 7 of Cups/Devil co-dependency paradigm. Invest in yourself by doing the work–That is whaty the Page of Pentacles would do! <3
Hello Lisa! Thanks for sharing this spread… Anael’s energy was so loving and sweet, I could still feel it for hours after doing the spread! 🙂
I got the High Priestess in position 2. Could it mean that a female friend of mine will introduce him to me? Or maybe, because my job is related with Tarot and Reiki, he will somehow be looking for help? I hope you get what I’m saying cause my English are not so good!
Author
You could meet at a psychic fair perhaps? I wouldn’t recommend getting involved with a man who comes looking for help. You’ll end up being just that, the helper, in the relationship and that does not bode well for balance and harmony. Blessings, Lisa
I did this spread just now and, WOW. It was one of those readings where I could make sense of almost everything. The one thing I had a hard time making sense of was for the 9th card I got the Five of Pentacles. Do you think you can help me see how this card might fit into a “strength or asset to bring to the fore”
Author
Hi Sarabeth, that would be the ability to ask for and receive help with the 5 of Pentacles. Blessings
Hello Lisa , i just bought a tarot deck i think i just have done my first tarot spread , i managed to interpret most of them but there were still some cards which i didn’t understand , can you help me deal with them ? I’ll just list the cards 😐
1. State of Heart : Queen of Swords.
2. Cupids Arror/How you will meet : The Devil.
3. Timing/When : Five of Wands.
4. Best approach : Knight of Cups
5. Clue : Nine of cups.
6. Clue : Ace of Wands.
7. Sign : Page of Pentacles.
8. Avoid : Ten of Swords.
9. Capitalize : Queen of Wands.
I would love some of your thoughts on my Queen of Swords , The Devil and The Ten of Swords . I’m little confused by this speard.
Thank you , Lisa.
Author
Hi Andy, welcome to Angelorum. This is how it works: you provide your own interpretation and then I (and whoever else wants to jump in) help with any card you are stuck on. This is not a free reading service. Blessings
Hello Lisa, I love all of your spreads, and beautiful, insightful information in love readings!
1. State of your heart-Six of Wands
2. Cupid’s Arrow-Six of Cups
3. Timing-Four of Pentacles
4. Best Approach-Three of Wands
5-6. Clues-The Chariot and Nine of Pentacles
7. Sign-Ten of Pentacles
8. Avoid-King of Swords
9. Capitalize on this-The High Priestess
I’m having a little trouble interpreting Card 2, the Six of Cups. I haven’t been in a “serious” relationship before. I would interpret Six of Cups as a past relationship, but I don’t think this would apply to me.
As for Card 7 Sign the Ten of Pentacles, would this indicate a family gathering?
Also, interpreting Card 9, High Priestess, how would I capitalize on this card?
Thank you so much in advance!
Author
Hi Lulu,
2. 6 of Cups – Through childhood friends
7. 10 of Pentacles – He comes from a good and stable family home
9. HP – mystique, feminine charm, your own intuition (The Moon/Archangel Gabriel)
Blessed be!
Thank you Lisa, and may you have continued success and prosperity through all the years to come
Hey Lisa! I got:
1) Ace of Cups (Yay! But will continue to work on me)
2) Wheel of Fortune (Have no idea)
3) Chariot
4) High Priestess
5, 6) King of Cups, Nine of Cups (Sounds very Piscean, very in tuned with his emotions and intuition, a go-getter, has his shit together, everything I wish for?)
7) Ten of Cups
8) Star (working on this one)
9) Tower (another confusing one)
If you have any insight for the Wheel of Fortune and the Tower, it would be greatly appreciated. I feel like maybe the Tower might be that this will be a shock to the system? Perhaps this will strike like lightning? Needless to say these two have stumped me so.
Hope you have a great weekend 🙂
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2. Totally out of your hands – a fated meeting
9. Strong vitality levels 🙂
1 state of heart – Judgement. I have dated the worst of the worst and I am sure I have painted everyone with a similar brush.
2 Cupid’s Arrow – Queen of Cups I have a nightmare figuring out what this card could mean in this position.
3 Timing – Haha. The Devil 21 December – January 19
4 Advice – 8 of pentacles Focus on working on my goals and aspirations.
5/6 Clues – totally confounded by these tw . 5 is the 7 of cups and 6 is page of cups. Someone who is a romantic but has a hard time choosing? Totally lost here.
7 sign – The Fool. Nothing stands out about this card either.
8 – Avoid treating this like it will be my last relationship ever?
9 – Capitalize on 6 of swords. I like to travel?
None of this is making any sense to me whatsoever.
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What card did you pull for position 8? 5/6 nothing wrong with what you got there. But a lot more could be said about the Page of Cups… someone younger or less mature than you, most likely. Imaginative and artistic etc. The Fool – expect the unexpected! The 6 of Swords is an ability to make good friends so use this ability to lay the foundation for a solid relationship.
Hi Lisa, I follow all your posts and I love your spreads. I thought I would give this one a try, but I’m a bit confused and would love your help
1. State of your heart – 10 of pentacles, this tells me I’m ready for a stable relationship
2. Cupid’s arrow – 8 of wands, this card always confuses me, but it has been showing up a lot lately in career spreads, so Im interpreting it as me meeting someone through work
3. Timing – Page of cups, this where I got stuck, I don’t know how to interpret the pages for timing
4. Best approach – 6 of swords, I feel this card is telling me to get out more, socialize
5 – 6. Clues – 8 of pentacles and 6 of cups, I feel he is a hard worker and someone that I already know or someone from my past
7. Sign – king of wands, I always think of him as a Sagittarius, so my interpretation from this card is someone very masculine, intelligent and charismatic
8. Avoid – the sun, which I always see as a positive card, but I interpreted as I should be myself with him
9. Capitalise on this! – queen of wands, I feel this is telling me to be more confident
I always think of myself as the queen of wands, and seeing the king of wands come up makes me feel this man may be a good match for me. I would love to hear your thoughts on my interpretation, and if you could help with the timing. Thanks a lot.
Hi Gretel, glad you enjoy the blog! 🙂 Pages for timing can be seen as gatekeepers of the four seasons. Cups is Water/Autumn, so Page of Cups can be early autumn.
Thank you so much Lisa
Would you agree with my interpretation of the 8 of wands? And would the sisx of cups in this situation mean a soulmate?
Those are both plausible interpretations.
Fascinating, but in Traditional writings Anael is a male entity. Never heard of him being a woman. There are female Archangels and even a whole race of Angels that are totally female like the Bat Kols.
Angels are genderless and can take whichever form or gender they choose. The rest is human fantasy.
Thanks for the timing Lisa ….that’s a long time to wait lol 😉
With the the 5 of pentacles it brings to mind the following:
That life currently feels like it’s trudging along, with physical ailments, financial worries, and associated psychological burdens. Despite this they haven’t given up. It seems the woman hasn’t seen the window – she has already passed it, but the man has spotted it. The window shows to me warmth, money and life (the ‘tree’ made of pentacles – also indicating an abundant life – and greenery) – everything they don’t currently have. All they need to do is keep walking a little more to the door and they will come to the end of their misery – warmth, life in abundance and financial aid.
As for a strength to bring to the r/ship, I’m thinking hope, strength itself (the willingness/ability to push on a little more, for greater gain), and belief in the future.
What do you think?
Ta Rachael 🙂
Yes – that is certainly one possible interpretation for the 5 of Pentacles. To me the 5 of of Pentacles is the ‘through sickness’ card – i.e. a willingness to sacrifice on behalf of one’s beloved to help them through tough times. On the shadier side of the spectrum, it could also be a card of co-dependency… and thus and indication that those tendencies need to be healed before one can bring… well, anything… to the table.
That’s great – thanks Lisa
Hi Lisa
I very much enjoyed doing this spread, and most of it made perfect sense. My 2 queries are positions:
3. 2 Pentacles (RW deck)
and
9. 5 Pentacles (RW deck)…..I always dislike this card – I never can “get” it. 🙂
Hoping someone can clarify/suggest meanings here 🙂
Thanks!
Rachael
Hi Rachael, please check the link provided in the post for how I read timing. The 2 of Pentacles is the first decan of Capricorn, i.e. the first ten days of the month of Capricorn (so Christmas – New Year-ish)
As for the 5 of Pentacles, I’d like to see you brainstorm up some answers yourself before I give my two cents. Use what you have before you… the image and link in with your intuition. It’s too easy to give up and say ‘I don’t get it’ – Sometimes the cards ask us to sit with them and contemplate the deeper meaning for a reason.
Blessings,
Lisa
Hi Lisa!
I gave this wonderful spread a try and received the following cards:
1. (state of heart) 4 of cups- I would say that I have been trying to do a lot of inner work to remove the emotional blocks that I have towards true intimacy (i.e. being vulnerable) and trust.
2. (cupid’s arrow) King of Cups- at a bar or poetry reading?
3. (timing) 5 of swords- Jan 20-29
4. (best approach) ace of pents- to put myself out there more?
5. (clues) Kings of Swords- perhaps he’s an air sun sign and has a way with words, witty
6. (clues) temperance- he may be unlike anyone else that I’ve met/dated before and will give broaden my perspective on life in general; also, he may be my counterpart, balanced. His presence may be very soothing and provide some sort of healing for me.
7. (sign) 5 of wands- i have a leo moon so some playful sparring and loads of sexual chemistry fits the bill just fine.
8. (avoid) Judgement- “judging” this relationship or person by previous experiences, i need to bring a new perspective to give it the best chance of succeeding
9. (capitalize) 3 of cups- we should have fun!
I had a question on how to tell whether or not a new person or someone that the querent already knows is indicated by the cards. Does the presence of aces always signify “new” energy? Finally, with a court card in the position of cupid’s arrow, do I use the types of activities that particular court member is known for?
Thank you again Lisa! I love your blog! It has become a key reference point for me in my tarot studies.
Thanks Erica. In answer to your two questions: Yes… and… yes. 🙂
Hi I came across your page and I tried it out. this is what I got;
1. wheel of fortune reversed – makes sense because I haven’t been the luckiest when it comes to meeting a nice guy ..
2. the hermit reversed – I’ve been single for awhile with mixed feelings about a relationship
3. Knight of wants – I do not know how to interpret this card in this position
4. 5 of wands
5. 5 of cups reversed
6. 2 of pentacles –
7.3 of wands –
8. King of wands – I already know to avoid men like this
9. the empress
I know the empress means fertility, birth, motherhood, etc but I feel like my reading is all over the place.. care to help?
Please re-post with the card positions together with the cards pulled. It would make it easier for me to make sense of your reading. I haven’t memorised every single card position of the well over 100 spreads I have created. Cheers
thank you for responding so quickly.. did you mean just to write the cards down as I pulled them as so;
1. wheel of fortune reversed
2. hermit reversed
3. knight of wands
4. 5 of wands
5. 5 of cups reversed
6. 2 of pentacles
7. 3 of wands
8. king of wands
9. empress
If it helps any I used the gilded tarot
thank you 🙂
No, I meant to put what the individual card position meanings are for each card.
Otherwise I have to keep scrolling up and down and I lose my train of thought when I do that.
1. state of your heart – wheel of fortune reversed
2. cupids arrow – hermit reversed
3. timing – knight of wands
4. best approach – 5 wands
5. 6. Clues 5 of cups and 2 of pentacles
7. sign – 3 wands
8. avoid – king of wands
9. capitalize on this – empress
did you mean like this? sorry if its still not right :/
Yes, that’s better! Thank you 🙂 So which cards in particular are you struggling with? I prefer specific questions.
well 1 and 2 make perfect sense to me. I dont understand how to interpret the clues, there are so many different ways to interpret them but for the most part from the clues I understood that right now isn’t the right time. I’ve been staring at it for awhile that I think I thought about it too much, my basic question was will I meet someone who I will potentially marry and if they will be trustworthy. From the outlook it doesn’t look so bright
Perhaps you need more time to heal in order to have a more positive outlook on love and men in general – The Wheel reversed could be an indication that the time is not now… not until you are ready to actually open your heart fearlessly. Capitalising on the Venus energies is about embracing your inner lover… allow her to come out and play. Start seeing the world as a smorgasbord of love 🙂
Not sure why you would want to avoid the King of Wands…? He’s lovely!
how would you interpret a repeat card that keeps coming up in a reading? or even a reverse card. I keep getting the empress in most of my readings, and the hierophant. sometimes they are upright and sometimes they come up reversed…any suggestions as to why that might be or if reversed cards are read differently?
just to pay extra attention. you have the meanings of the reversed cards together with the upright meanings in the index. Personally, I don’t read with reversals. The Hierophant can indicate stubbornness. These two cards showing up together is interesting since The Empress (Venus) is the planetary ruler of Taurus (corresponding sign for the Hierophant). Perhaps it’s a message about learning to enjoy life more again. Sensual pleasures… that sort of thing.
oh haha.. I assumed since number 8 said to avoid I should avoid king of wands. I read that they are usually an aries sign. I’ve ran into someone like that.. he was the opposite of lovely.
Well, I have him as Sagittarius… very charismatic! But he could be displaying more of the reversed signs… and fire turned upside down is a bit like hell fire.
thank you for being so helpful and prompt with your responses 🙂 it really means alot.
you’re welcome 🙂
As the ninth card I got 4 of disks. I have always seen this as a card that tells me Iam too dominant. And now I shall show my integrity and power (Rohrig tarot)!?
Yes, as well as a stability, ambition and sound boundaries 🙂
1-page of pentacles RX
2-page of cups
3-ace of wands RX
4-four of swords
5-eight of cups
6-queen of swords RX
7-page of wands
8-page of swords RX
9-four of cups
Could you pls help me in understanding what this means?
(Keep in mind, I’m a gay male)
John, I happily answer specific questions but I cannot interpret the whole spread for you because I can’t see the cards (depends on deck choice!) and because I don’t know how advanced your understanding of the Tarot is. Please share your own reading/interpretation so far and I’ll leave the floor open for anyone to comment. If you ask me a specific question, I will try to answer it for you.
Oh, okay! Well I’m using the rider-waite deck and its hard for me to interpret parts 3 (timing), 5-6 (clues) for this spread, because some are reversed and make no sense in relation to the subject. If you could help me interpret it, it would be great! Thank you!
If none of it makes sense, I suggest you lay the cards out again when you feel more centred or get a professional reading. If some of it makes sense, I need to know what your understanding is so far. Your reading is created in synergy with the cards and your own soul. It’s really not much good me spoon-feeding you meanings that only make sense to me! Please try a bit harder – this is not a free reading service. I’m happy to help but my time is very limited.
Hi i did this spread but am looking for a comprehensive place to make sense of it all. How do i start to understand the meaning of the cards individually and combined?
1. Queen cups
2. 9 wands
3. Hierophant
4. 8 wands
5. 2 pentacles
6. 9 cups
7. Knight pentacles
8. 3 cups
9. 8 pentacles
From info i have researched, is this saying that i am in a bit of a sensitive, fragile state currently? And that there will be a choice between two admirers? But that the timing of the next love interest will be bad timing because they wont be looking for something as much as i am? That i need to be more upbeat and open to love to encourage it. That the clues for the new person will be someone who makes me see things in a new way and someone who i will meet by chance, and in relation, the sign will be someone via work. That i need to avoid trying to control the situation so much and should focus on the fact that i can make a positive impact on others.
Am i near with my analysis?!
1. State of your heart – this card describes the energy flow of your heart chakra at this point in time. It indicates how ready you are for true love. Excellent cards in this position would be The Empress, The Lovers, 2 of Cups, Ace of Cups, 9 of Cups, The Star, The Sun and The World. Most cards will indicate a need to release blocks to love.
Queen of Cups – It says that your heart is ready for love.
Embrace the challenge with as much enthusiasm as you can muster. Know that you are worthy of love and vow to simply release any blocks to giving/receiving love as and when you become aware of them. Ask Anael to help with this.
2. Cupid’s arrow – this card tells you how Cupid’s arrow will strike. It indicates how you will meet. The Ace of Swords, Page of Swords or The Star (Aquarius) could indicate meeting Online. The 3 of Wands (the ‘networking card’) could indicate meeting at a Conference, while the 8 of Pentacles indicates meeting at your regular place of work. With the Page of Pentacles it is likely that you thanks to studies and taking the same class. The 4 of Wands indicates meeting during some kind of celebration in your own or a friend’s house etc.
9 Wands – I don’t know how. If you work maybe he will see you struggling and try to help you
3. Timing – this card gives you the most likely timing. Personally, I rely on astrological correspondences for timing. The planetary cards can indicate a day of the week (of any week of any year) as follows:
The High Priestess (The Moon) – Monday
The Tower (Mars) – Tuesday
The Magician (Mercury) – Wednesday
The Wheel of Fortune (Jupiter) – Thursday
The Empress (Venus) – Friday
The World (Saturn) – Saturday
The Sun (Sun) – Sunday
The Fool, The Hanged Man and Judgement showing up here means you’re not meant to know – for now. Try again at a later date.
Hierophant represents Taurus in astrology, so late April-May of next year
4. Best approach – this card shows you what you could start doing or should be doing more of right now in order to increase your chances of manifesting true love.
8 of Wands – Start talking more, approach , don’t be shy..take action, be active
5 – 6. Clues – these two cards provide clues about the personality, looks, profession etc for your future lover.
2 of Pentacles and 9 of Cups..
Someone who looks fun and always has a smile on his face. He’s funny , likes to joke around and make people laugh.
7. Sign – this card gives you a sign, something to bear in mind for your first meeting. Pay close attention to the visual symbol that stands out the most in this card. Whatever it is, say it out loud and allow your mind to free associate, writing down whatever pops into your head. Think about how this symbol relates to the qualities you wish for in a mate and take some more notes.
Knight of Pentacles maybe he walks slowly, or speaks slowly
After a first date, go back to your notes. If there is no match, he or she is most likely not The One. (Of course, you should trust your heart and gut on this above all else, but if you are in doubt, your notes will be there to guide you.)
8. Avoid – this card shows you something you should avoid completely or do considerably less of if you wish to manifest true love.
3 of Cups – flirting, or dating more than one person at once
9. Capitalise on this! – this card shows you a strength or asset that you should bring to the fore when you start building your new relationship.
8 of Pentacles work hard to get to know this guy, pay exclusive attention to him and focus on knowing every single detail of his
Hey Lisa, It’s Jennifer just discovered onther wonderful spread you offer on your site (very pretty spread) Hoping i could get some help on this reading,Its well appreciated Thankyou <3
1. hermit
2. world
3. knight of swords
4. moon
5. Temperance
6. 4 of pentacles
7. page of cups
8. 7 of wands
9. 9 of cups
Hey, that’s not the spread I recommended! 😀 Anyhoo, please start by telling me what YOU see and then ask specific questions if you get stuck, OK?
oopsie ok what was the spread you recommened? and do you still want to hear my input in this spread!
no worries – it’s up to you 🙂 the link is in my reply to your last comment on the other thread. and yes, i’d love to hear what you got for this!
Hey Lisa, I did this spread and I’m having trouble figuring out what the cards mean. Maybe you could help? I’m having trouble with only a couple of them.
1.6 of cups
2.empress
3.chariot
4.queen of swords
5.three of wands
6.king of wands
7.queen of pentacles
8.six of swords
9. queen of cups
3,5,and 7 are causing me the most problems. Any help is appreciated,
Thanks!
Hi Victor, The Chariot for timing says the month of Cancer, i.e. late June to late July. The 3 of Wands speaks of an extroverted personality, probably well-travelled, someone who likes to network and communicate… as for the 7th card, it would be no good for me to tell you. First of all, I can’t even see the card and this card position is based on visual clues… but more importantly how YOU connect with and perceive those visual clues. Take time to meditate and open your mind… good luck!
Hello,
I just use your spread for the 1st time on a recent break up and this is what I got.
Card 1- 7 of wands
Card 2-3 – 9 of swords, 2 of cups
Card 4- 3 of pentacles
Card 5 – justice card
Card 6- knights of cups
Cards 7-9 – 5 of wands, knight of pentacles, 8 of swords
Card 10- high priestess
I feel very confused by this spread and don’t really see any actions I could take. Could you please help me interpret? Thank you very much!
Sophie, sorry but this isn’t an ideal spread to do after a break-up as it is about a NEW, future love relationship. Try the Zombie Broken Heart Spread instead http://lovedovetarot.com/2012/07/11/zombie-tarot-broken-heart-spread/ Blessings, Lisa
Tried the zombie spread but could not post on that thread.
A little disturbed that he sees me as the devil…
Card 1- lovers
Card 2- page of wands
3- the devil (!)
4- 10 of cups
5- 10 of wands
6- knight of pentacles
7- ace of pentacles
8- 2 of Wands.
Thank you again for your advice!
Sophie, I’m happy to help with a specific question but don’t have time to interpret the whole spread for you. The Devil, the King and Ace of Pentacles make me think that money troubles may have been an issue…? If you see him as the Page of Wands, perhaps you don’t see him as being responsible with regards to finances?
Oh, sounds romantic! 🙂
Thanks 😀
Hello again Lisa :).
I would love your thoughts on the 2 of cups, knight of cups and page of pentacles in my reading. Could the knight and 2 of cups indicate someone I already know?
Thanks!
Hi Mar, It would be wrong of me to make suggestions for the Page of Pentacles since that’s your personal brain storming section of the spread.
Unless you already intimately associate the Knight of Cups with someone special, there is no indication that this would be someone from your past. It does signify someone incredibly romantic though – especially together with the 2 of Cups – someone who really cannot exist outside a partnership.
hahaha! glad you like it, Mar – hope to see you here again soon 🙂
(hugs puter), but it’s my lover 🙁 lol jk. Yes, it makes total sense , ha! 😉
Thanks again. Lovely site.
Thank you! I don’t get out much, lol. But we’ll see! 😀
You should – the Knight of Pentacles likes it better outdoors than in front of the puter too! 😀
Awesome spread and so insightful! I laid down my cards and would love a little help about the timing (10 of Wands) and for “where” I have The World. Do you think The World means “world wide web”?
1 6 of Pentacles
2 The World
3 10 of Wands
4 Knight of Pentacles
5 2 of Cups
6 Knight of Cups
7 Page of Pentacles
8 Eight of Swords
9 2 of Wands
It looks very accurate, I love it. Thanks for your help
Thanks Mar! The World in this position probably means during a trip somewhere. In my readings the WWW comes out more in the Swords cards. The 10 of Wands is the third decan of Sagittarius, so approximately between the 12-22 December. It looks like you’ll meet that special someone before the year is up 🙂
Hello Lisa just done this spread for myself will list the cards
1/ the hermit
2/ 7 swords
3/ the empress
4/ the magician
5/ the high priestess
6/ ace of wands
7/ 7 cups
8/ the hanged man
9/ ace pentacles
I dont normally pull cards for myself but this spread got me intrigued and the cards came out now im confused with a little of it . First card the hermit i can understand this ive been on my own a long time but feel ready to move forward..The 2nd dont like this card felt lies and deceit and couldnt move past that card 3 took this from ur list a monday .card 4 i felt a relationship is on its way and could be some one i already know 5 and 6 not got a clue 7 also left me up in air but was drawn to the mountain and green and last card a relationship that will need some tweaking but feels positive ive tried to give you my thoughts but have kept it brief if you could tell me how to answer this with the cards i pulled it would be a great help not easy when doing this for your self thanks a lot will try this out on a friend in near future to see if is clearer not being connected to the situation sylv x
Hi Sylv, thanks for sharing your reading. If you consider the context/position for the 7 of Swords, together with Astrological correspondence (Moon in Aquarius), I would say it’s very likely you’ll connect Online – The Magician suggests the same 🙂 The 7 of Swords *can* have a positive meaning. Another positive meaning for the 7 of Swords would be planning and coming up with a strategy.
Card 3 suggests Friday (for Venus). The key to card 7 really is to let your imagination soar. So keep brainstorming on that one until you feel satisfied.
How do you feel about the combination of the HP and the Ace of Wands…? sounds pretty exciting! 😀 I don’t think it’s someone you already know (sorry!) but rather someone new. The Magician and the Ace of Wands say so. Someone from your past would render different cards – too much of a ‘new’ feel with these two in the mix.
Would love to hear your take on the Ace of Pentacles in position 9!
Have fun reading for your friend!
Lisa x
I SO look forward to receiving you fascinating links. Thank you for sharing them!
You’re very welcome, Mag 😀