A three card tarot reading can answer simple questions in three parts.
For example:
(*)Past, Present, Future,
(*)Problem, where to put my energy, what to let go of.

I am happy to help you create your question, if you are unsure where to begin.

You know your chakras need attention when you don’t feel like yourself. Maybe you are feeling angry all the time and you don’t know why. Or you are overwhelmed by anxiety or insecurity. Often this is a sign that our chakras are out of alignment. Mantras are an amazing tool that can help bring us back to balance. I view mantras as things we need to hear but we don’t yet believe.

I will find which chakras need the most focus, and using the tarot, will figure out what mantra is needed for each. I will send you a private video explaining how I got there and why so that you may look back on it as often as you need.If you are familiar with chakras, thats ok! I can walk you through it.

If you are feeling out of balance, possibly overwhelmed with anxiety, guilt, anger or insecurity, it is very likely that your chakras need attention.
I recommend this series only if you have a bit of experience with meditation, because it requires slightly more focus and depth. Using the tarot, I will create 7 mantras, one for each chakra, to use during meditation. I will send you a video that describes why each mantra was chosen and how to use it. If you are familiar with chakras, thats ok! I can walk you through it.

A full tarot reading is best when asking a more complex question. Examples could include “I want a new job, but I’m not sure what direction to take,” or “My marriage is really struggling and I’m not sure what to do,” or “I’ve been feeling really overwhelmed lately and I’m not sure how to fix it.” These are the types of situations that have many variables and a full tarot reading can help flesh out and dissect where to put your energy and what to let go of.

The Breakdown

The Enneagram and the Tarot both allow us to put language to our self discovery. The Enneagram categorizes your fears and desires in order to help you grow and become your best self. Similarly, the Tarot is a tool for inner guidance and is used to uncover and name your deepest beliefs, challenges, and motivations. Where the two intersect, there is potential for very powerful, very personal messages.

The Tarot is as complex as it is beautiful, but the cards have three general purposes:

1)The Major Arcana help you to examine the universal truths within your situation.

2)The Minor Arcana (ace through ten) allow you to explore your actions and choices.

3)The Court Cards assist you in understanding your fears and motivations.

The Enneagram, on the other hand, is a set of nine distinct personality types defined by a person’s core fears and core motivations. All people display all nine types in some form, but we each have one core Enneagram number that drives us. By exploring the Enneagram you can deepen your understanding of your reactions to the world around you. There is a clear parallel between the language of the Enneagram and the court cards within the Tarot.

The Wands

The wands in tarot represent fire, creativity, innovation, momentum, opportunity, and the spotlight. Much like flames, the wands have high energy, high heat and are always moving. In the Enneagram, Threes are known as “The Achievers.” They feel the need to prove themselves through action and success. Threes equate their value with their achievements. Michael Jordan, Taylor Swift, and Oprah are all prime examples of Enneagram Threes.

The wands in the tarot reflect many of the strengths and weaknesses of Threes in the Enneagram. All of the wand court cards have a base number of three in these explorations. The second number reflects that card’s individual strengths and weaknesses.

Page of Wands (3, 4)

Upright, the Page of Wands represents the positive attributes of threes and fours in the Enneagram. Their explosive creativity is about to take the world by storm! The Page’s infectious enthusiasm is contagious and motivates those around them. They are sociable, friendly, and know how to work a room. They push themselves to be the absolute best, and they aren’t going to settle for less. Advancement, originality, and big goals are all important to the Page of Wands. They are very aware of their own image and how others perceive them. The Page, so focused on their creative pursuits, want to be unique and extraordinary. A creative task is only worth doing if it has never been done before. The Page of Wands often feels that they are the only one who could achieve this feat.

In reverse, the Page of Wands can represent the unhealthier side of threes and fours. The Page of Wands fears being worthless and being ordinary. They might have limiting beliefs about their own abilities or accomplishments (though they won’t show it, they might even overcompensate). They often feel like an imposter, “putting on a show” so that others think more highly of them. In reverse, the Page might have ‘creator angst,’ feeling isolated and alone, like no one understands them. They have so many great ideas but don’t know how to get them off the ground. The Page in reverse can be moody and stuck inward, nursing their wounds for longer than might seem necessary. In this position, they might have a tendency to put others down in order to make themselves feel superior.

The Knight of Wands (3, 7)

The Knight of Wands is charismatic, inspired and passionate, all of the strengths of threes and sevens. They are impulsive and have big ideas. Like the Page, they are creative, but the Knight is more focused on advancement and high status. They are going places and boy are they loving the admiration on the way to the top! The Knight of Wands lives on the edge. They are excited by new things and believe that the future is bright. The Knight wants to find the next big adventure and see things they have never seen before. They are all about freedom, happiness, versatility and satisfaction.

In reverse, the Knight can represent the darker side of threes and sevens. The Knight of wands fears being worthless and confronting their own pain. In reverse the Knight is unfocused and unsure where to put their energy, though it will undoubtedly end up in some new project or experience that helps them avoid the pain. In this state the Knight is struggling to be their authentic self. They might be creating an image of success in order to avoid facing their inner shame. They are probably chasing the next high, looking for the next exciting thing to try because this keeps their mind occupied. This is a way of externalizing and avoiding their fear of pain and emotions.

Queen of wands (3, 9)

The Queen of wands is also ambitious, but she is better at balancing her energy. She has all of the strengths of threes and nines. She is bold, creative, and social, often the “hostess with the mostess.” The Queen, as a leader, runs a well oiled machine and makes sure all of the parts are well cared for. Her image is important, but she also prioritizes keeping others content and well managed. The Queen is a peacekeeper. She prefers to be the leader of the group in order to make sure everyone gets along (and the perk is that she gets the credit). She is achievement oriented, adaptable, energetic, diplomatic and considerate.

In reverse the Queen of Wands represents the darker side of threes and nines. Her biggest fears are being worthless and being a burden to others. If she is in reverse she might be treating relationships as a performance without actually involving herself emotionally. Going through the motions to maintain her image comes naturally to her, and can become a hindrance if she isn’t careful. The Queen in reverse can be cold, passive aggressive and can struggle to express herself appropriately, if at all. She might be so concerned with avoiding conflict that she ‘shapeshifts’ into an image that she believes meets other’s needs without considering her own. This often involves numbing herself to her own emotions, particularly her anger. The numbing could be internal, or it could also involve physical numbing with a vice such as alcohol, food, or work. She has compartmentalized all of the best parts of herself in order to avoid her own pain and anger.

The King of Wands (3, 8)

The King of wands is a visionary. He has all of the positive aspects of threes and eights. He knows how to take an idea and enlist others to help him bring it to fruition. The King is charismatic, determined, and a strong communicator. Like all of the wands before him, the King of Wands is creative and focused on advancement, but he has already reached a position of power and enjoys the admiration and accolades he receives for it. He is adaptable, strong, bold, decisive, and direct. The King of Wands is not afraid to take action and lay down the law when he feels it is necessary. He is great at pushing through obstacles and achieving difficult goals.

In reverse, the King of Wands shows the shadow side of threes and eights. He can have unreasonably high expectations of himself and others. In this position, he might be struggling to communicate effectively. He can become too bold, too direct, and too driven in order to avoid failure. The King of Wands’ biggest fears are being worthless and being vulnerable. Because of this, he will often build up walls in order to protect himself. These can make him seem gruff, mean, unapproachable, and filled with ill intent. The King’s image of being strong and capable is his main defense against feeling vulnerable and worthless, so he will defend it at all costs. The reverse King is learning that it is difficult to demonstrate his creative genius when he has lost the ability to communicate and lead with compassion and vulnerability.

Notes

Historically court cards have been used to represent real people in tarot readings. These explorations of meaning do not fit that archaic use of the cards and are only meant as a reflection of the querent’s question and inner self, not necessarily another person who is uninvolved in the reading. If you are interested in exploring the Enneagram further, I highly recommend looking into the Enneagram Institute.

The Breakdown

As stated in the previous articles, the Enneagram and the Tarot both allow us to put language to our self discovery. The Enneagram categorizes your fears and desires in order to help you grow and become your best self. The tarot on the other hand is a tool for inner guidance and is used to uncover and name your deepest beliefs, challenges, and motivations. Combining the two is a powerful way to elevate their individual messages.

The Tarot is complex, but the cards have three general purposes:

1)The Major Arcana help you to examine the universal truths within your situation.

2)The Minor Arcana (ace through ten) allow you to explore your actions and choices.

3)The Court Cards assist you in understanding your fears and motivations.

The Enneagram is a set of nine distinct personality types defined by a person’s core fears and core motivations. All people display all nine types in some form, but we each have one core Enneagram number that drives us. By exploring the Enneagram, you can deepen your understanding of your reactions to the world around you. There is a clear parallel between the language of the Enneagram and the court cards within the Tarot.

The Pentacles

Pentacles represent the element Earth. Typically, they symbolize everything made of earthly matter such as resources, money, bodily health, etc. When readings involve many pentacles, they speak of growth, hard work, and the fruits of your labor. In the Enneagram, sixes are focused on structure, stability, and safety. Both Pentacles and sixes are known for reliability, but struggle with change. Famous sixes include Ellen DeGenerous, Joe Biden, and Malcom X. Each Pentacle card displays some of the characteristics of a type six. They each also have a second number that they relate to individually.

The Page of Pentacles (6, 9)

The Page of Pentacles displays many of the same strengths of sixes and nines in the Enneagram. The page is focused on security, trust, reliability, and commitment. Since pages often represent new beginnings, the Page of Pentacles often symbolizes a new project or job. They are pragmatic and careful, willing to get their hands dirty for this new adventure. The Page will be sure to lay the proper ground work so that this new project is done safely and correctly. When balanced, the Page is grounded and focused on ‘what is.’

When in reverse, the Page of Pentacles can represent some of the characteristics of sixes and nines in fixation. Their biggest fear is being without support or being a burden. In reverse, the Page can procrastinate and be so unsure of themselves that they don’t know where to start. Sometimes, the reverse Page of Pentacles projects their own feelings of insecurity onto others, causing the conflict they so wished to avoid. They can be self deprecating and passive aggressive in reaction to argument or big changes. The Page might go along to keep the peace, even if they disagree. They find it difficult to let go of things they believe give them security (relationships, routines, etc), and will cling to them even at great personal cost. They might numb themselves and retreat inward in order to avoid difficult feelings.

The Knight of Pentacles (6, 1)

The Knight of Pentacles’ strengths often reflect sixes and ones in the Enneagram. The knight is in no hurry. They plan carefully, assess all options and then move ahead with certainty. They are willing to ask the hard questions to eliminate skepticism and doubt. They are honest, reliable and believe in doing the right thing. The knight is often able to identify the problem areas of a relationship or project and is eager to find ways of addressing them. The knight displays enduring loyalty and support and is strong under adversity.

In reverse, the Knight of pentacles is less sure footed. Their greatest fear is that they are not good enough and that they will be without guidance or certainty. Their anxiety can get the best of them, especially as they near success. The Knight can be overly critical, rigid, and judgmental, projecting their own fear of corruption onto others. They might feel resentment or anger toward those they feel aren’t doing things the “right” way. The Knight of Pentacles in reverse struggles with guilt when it comes to enjoying themselves. After all, there’s work to be done! Or so, they constantly tell themselves…

The Queen of Pentacles (6, 2)

The Queen of Pentacles can display some of the best characteristics of sixes and twos in the Enneagram. She is practical, nurturing, and independent. She is a self made queen and enjoys empowering others to reach the same state. This Queen represents security, reliability, commitment, empathy, forgiveness, and compassion. She loves helping others feel more secure and grounded. She is the epitome of a hard worker and a loving parent.

In reverse, the Queen is insecure. Her biggest fears are that she is unlovable and the world is too dangerous. She can easily get lost in helping others, to the point where she is no longer meeting her own needs. She can sometimes feel like the love she receives is contingent on meeting the needs of others’. Her work and home life are out of balance and she feels like she has lost touch with what keeps her grounded. She might be constantly anxious, worrying that every little mishap is catastrophic. She might act over protective of her loved ones, allowing her anxiety about the safety of the world around her cloud her judgement. At this point, she finds it difficult to recognize and meet her own needs.

The King of Pentacles (6, 8)

The King of Pentacles is strong and grounded, displaying many of the strengths of Enneagram sixes and eights. He is a faithful provider for those he loves. He is trustworthy, reliable and known for his strong commitment. The King is a leader and has full control of the material world around him. Resources are important to the King and he makes sure he and his loved ones have all they need, and then some. When well balanced, the King provides a comfortable home that feels safe and nostalgic. He is very concerned with what he thinks is ‘fair and just’ and is a pillar of strength under pressure.

In reverse however, the King of Pentacles isn’t so confident. His greatest fear is being left vulnerable without material support. He might be described as ‘miserly,’ clinging to his resources for fear of losing them. He gives off a sense of intensity, particularly when he feels his resources or safety are threatened. The King will often use denial to avoid feeling vulnerable and to maintain his self image of being strong and independent. Like most pentacles and sixes alike, the King strongly resists change, and might lash out in his attempts to keep the status quo. Because of this, the King in reverse might also be in a rut, losing his zeal for life because of his predictable, lackluster, routines.

Notes

The Enneagram is so much more complex than these explorations give it credit for. All people experience all nine types within themselves in completely unique ways. The benefit of this exploration is that it allows us to put language to those experiences in new contexts. The drawback is that it almost turns the Enneagram types into caricatures, particularly when Tarot cards are used to represent real people in our lives. Just know that the intention of these articles is to add depth to a tool already in place for self reflection and growth. It is meant to increase self awareness around our own fears and motivations, not to dilute the Enneagram or represent other people out of context. For more information on the Enneagram, I encourage you to look into the Enneagram Institute.