Ever wish life came with a cheat sheet? Well, tarot is the next best thing. These 78 cards don’t just tell fortunes—they reflect the energy swirling around you, whispering insights about what’s unfolding, what’s needed, and what’s blocking your path. Think of a tarot reading as a cosmic GPS: it won’t make decisions for you, but it sure as hell will point out the detours and shortcuts.

One of the simplest yet most powerful spreads is the three-card reading. No fuss, no fifty-card chaos—just three carefully chosen guides to help you navigate life’s twists. The first card? Your current theme. The second? What you need to make it work. And the third? The sneaky roadblock tripping you up. Ready to see how it plays out? Let’s dive into a real-life reading we did for Coventum and its ever-expanding coven…

Cards & Their Meanings

In a three-card tarot reading:

• The first card is the theme card, representing the main focus, issue or agenda.
• The second card reveals what you need to make this agenda work effectively. It offers insight into what is required to activate your theme properly.
• The third card identifies what hinders your progress toward this agenda. It highlights obstacles preventing you from fully realizing its potential. When starting a relationship, embarking on a project, or aiming for growth, this card warns you of the pitfalls that could hold you back.

A Tarot Example: Reading for Coventum

Let’s clarify with an example:

We performed a three-card reading for Coventum and its coven of followers to understand the group’s dynamic. The drawn cards were:

• First card: Strength – Our theme is about gaining strength, using it wisely, and connecting with our power and potential. This is the core of our group’s focus.
• Second card: The Empress – This represents what we currently need. It signifies something we are unaware of, an aspect that we must consciously integrate into our lives. This group must learn to leave behind servitude and embrace its sovereignty.
• Third card: The High Priestess – This represents what holds us back. In its obstructive form, the High Priestess turns into a servant. Being overly saint-like doesn’t work after a certain point. Normally, the High Priestess advises us to step back, observe, and remain hidden. However, since it appeared as the third card, it tells us: “Do not hide anymore. Do not stay too silent, too withdrawn, or too inclusive. If you wish to embrace your power, you must learn to act like a queen.”

The message is clear: We must learn to step forward, claim our presence, and rule wisely like an Empress. We need to be open to new beginnings, to innovation, and to taking action.

Notably, all the cards drawn were feminine archetypes, proving the boundless energy of a coven led by women. The Strength card itself embodies an archetype that has mastered its wild nature, befriending it rather than suppressing it. True feminine power is not about cutting down or ruling like an Emperor; rather, it is about moving through the world with communication, dialogue, and wisdom.

This three-card spread reminds us that true power lies in recognizing our own strength, embracing our sovereignty, and stepping out of the shadows to take our rightful place in the world.