Overcoming a Block: When something’s holding you back. Hello, Lyman here, the old tarot card reader who lives just on the edge of reality. This is a strong spread for breaking through stuck energy. I’ve drawn Eight of Swords, The Magician, and Six of Wands for your Overcoming a Block reading. What’s the block – Eight of Swords: This card shows mental restriction. The block isn’t a lack of ability or opportunity, it’s the belief that you’re trapped, limited, or powerless in a situation. You may be overthinking, focusing on what could go wrong, or telling yourself that you don’t have enough support, skill, or freedom to make a move. The Eight of Swords often appears when fear is louder than facts. You might be replaying old setbacks or imagining worst-case outcomes, which makes staying still feel safer than taking action. The truth is, the “walls” around you are thinner than they look, but right now they feel very real. Inner resource that breaks it – The Magician: This is a powerful answer. You already have what you need. The Magician is skill, focus, communication, and the ability to turn ideas into reality. You’re more capable than you’re giving yourself credit for. This card says your tools are already on the table: experience, knowledge, contacts, creativity, or confidence you’ve used successfully before. The key is shifting from doubt to action. Instead of waiting to feel ready, you act and become ready through movement. The Magician reminds you that you are not at the mercy of circumstances; you are a creator within them. The new flow – Six of Wands: Once you move past the mental block, momentum builds quickly. The Six of Wands is progress, recognition, and visible success. This is the energy of being seen, supported, and validated for your efforts. What once felt risky starts to feel empowering. People notice your work. You feel more confident, and that confidence attracts more opportunity. It’s not just internal relief, it’s outward progress. Overall: Right now, the biggest obstacle is the story you’re telling yourself about what you can’t do. The moment you shift into action and use the strengths you already have, things start moving fast. The path ahead isn’t struggle, it’s forward motion and well-earned success. Head over to tarotreadingsbylyman.com and book a personal tarot card reading with me. See you on Zoom. #tarotbylyman #tarotreading #tarotcards #tarot #tarotcardreadings