One of the most painful things you can experience is having the feeling that your partner is cheating on you. There might be doubt accompanied with the worry – perhaps you’re not 100% sure that your significant other is being unfaithful and you don’t want to appear paranoid. Short of straight up asking them what’s going on, there is one other way to gain more insight: you can do a tarot reading for cheaters that can help you figure out if there’s validity to your concerns. Whether you do the reading yourself or seek out a professional, there are certain “cheating” tarot cards that could indicate infidelity, depending on how they’re pulled in a spread.
There are a lot of ways you can use tarot to learn more about your love life. One of the most helpful options is to ask for a reading that specifically focuses on whether your relationship with your partner is a faithful one. There are several tarot cards that indicate secrets or deception, and being aware of them before your reading can help give you a clearer picture of what’s going on in your relationship.
What are the tarot cards for cheating?
You’ll want to set an intention for the tarot deck (or your tarot reader) when you first start the reading. Be clear about what you want to know with specific questions, so that the universe can send you whatever information you’re seeking from the cards. These three cards (found in the Minor Arcana) can represent infidelity:
- Three of Swords: This card, depicted with three swords through a heart, is a tarot card that shows cheating in a major way. The picture brings to mind three people in a relationship – which means there’s probably an extra party that’s found their way into your partnership. You could be mixed up in a love triangle or just spending time with a cheater in general.
- Seven of Swords: The Seven of Swords is one of the tarot cards that indicate lying. It’s usually depicted as a man carrying (or stealing) seven swords. Thus, it’s often named the “Thief of Swords” card. The man in the picture is usually shown looking over his shoulder (probably because he’s trying to avoid getting caught). Pulling this card is a pretty strong sign that you’re dealing with someone who’s hiding things from you and is for sure a master of deception.
- Ten of Swords: This card will likely make you feel uneasy if you pull it. The picture is of a man lying on the ground with ten swords sticking out of his back. It’s definitely giving “stabbed in the back” energy, which is probably the betrayal you’re experiencing by being cheated on. Pulling this card could also signify that the end of your relationship is not far off.
If you pull one of these three cards when inquiring about infidelity, you pretty much have your answer about whether your significant other is likely cheating on you.
What other cards could indicate cheating?
While the three tarot cards listed above are the most clear-cut sign you’re being cheated on, there are several additional cards that could be omens of manipulation or infidelity. They include:
- The High Priestess: This card is all about intuition. If you ask the deck if you’re being cheated on and you get this card, you already know in your gut what the answer is. You should listen to what your heart is telling you.
- The Hierophant: When you pull this card, it indicates someone who plays by the rules. However, if you draw it reversed, this means that someone is trying to game the system or manipulate you in a way so that you won’t notice what they’re doing behind your back. Long story short: you’re being played.
- The Lovers: This card can sometimes have a connotation of temptation. If you draw it when asking about cheaters, it might mean that the person you’re with is leaning towards taking action on their desires (if they haven’t already).
- Strength: Typically, this card represents self-control. If you pull it in reverse, it could be showing that the person you’re in a relationship with is no longer holding themselves back from temptation. In fact, it’s likely they’re already acting on their impulses in a way that’s going to hurt you.
- The Hermit: When you pull The Hermit, you should think about whether your partner seems to be hiding something from you or keeping secrets. When pulled in reverse, it means that someone from your partner’s past is occupying their thoughts (and perhaps their time).
- The Devil: Because this card often denotes our darker impulses (including relationships that feel addictive), pulling this card can show that your relationship is most likely a toxic one.
- The Sun: This card illustrates being honest and open about things. If you pull it in reverse, the card is showing you that the person you’re with is being purposefully shady. They most likely don’t care that you’re aware of their hurtful behavior, either.
- Eight of Cups: This is actually the card that represents one-night stands. If you pull this card when asking about cheating, it’s possible that your partner cheated but it might have been a one-time thing. The Eight of Cups could mean that the cheating is in the past, but it’s still up to you how you decide to handle things going forward.
These cards all have unique meanings, but if you’re asking the deck specifically about being cheated on, they can often provide added insight into your relationship.
What is the tarot spread to reveal cheating or lying?
The cards mentioned above are the ones that can help you tell whether you’re being deceived by the person you’re with. When looking at your tarot spread as a whole, you should take note of any court cards (such as the King, Queen, Knight, or Page) that are present. These “cheating” tarot cards can serve as further confirmation that infidelity is occurring in your relationship.
It’s up to you what you decide to do with the information you’ve learned from the cards. You might decide to confront your partner or have an honest conversation about your concerns. Maybe you opt for just making a clean break of it and calling things off. Whatever you choose to do, the universe will support you on your journey.
If you want more answers about your relationship or about tarot cards in general, book a reading with a tarot reader as soon as possible. You don’t have to live with uncertainty any longer!
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