Okay, so today I’m diving into my tarot journal to share my experience with the Queen of Diamonds. This one’s been interesting, lemme tell ya.
It all started last week. I was feeling kinda stuck, creatively. You know, like hitting a wall. I decided to do a quick one-card pull, just to see what the universe had to say. Pulled the Queen of Diamonds. First thought? “Okay, shiny things…and royalty?” I wasn’t immediately clear on what it meant for my situation.
So, I did what any self-respecting tarot dabbler would do – I dug in. I started by actually looking at the card. Forget the books for a sec. What did I see? I saw a woman, clearly confident, holding a diamond. The diamond was catching the light, sparkling. My mind went to ideas, creativity, things that bring joy and a sense of value.
Then I consulted my notes. I had jotted down some basic keywords for the Queen of Diamonds ages ago – creativity, practicality, resourcefulness, generosity. Hmmm…generosity? I wasn’t feeling particularly generous, but the other words kinda resonated with the whole creative block thing.
I spent a couple of days just letting the card sit with me. Thinking about it while I did mundane stuff – washing dishes, walking the dog. And then it hit me: I wasn’t being practical about my creativity. I was trying to force things, instead of letting them flow. I was so focused on the outcome that I forgot to enjoy the process.
Here’s where the “resourcefulness” part came in. I realized I had a bunch of half-finished projects lying around. Instead of starting something new (and adding to the pile), I decided to revisit them. No pressure, just see what was there. Turns out, a lot of those old ideas weren’t so bad! I just needed to approach them with a fresh perspective.
- First, I picked up a short story I’d abandoned months ago. Read it through. Cringed a little. But then I saw a glimmer of potential. Spent an hour just outlining a new direction for it.
- Next, I looked at a painting I’d given up on. The colors were all wrong. Instead of throwing it out, I decided to experiment with glazing techniques. Made a huge mess, but it was kinda fun.
- Finally, I tackled a coding project that had been bugging me. Found the problem within minutes! Turns out, I just needed a fresh pair of eyes (and a good night’s sleep).
The Queen of Diamonds wasn’t telling me to create something new. She was telling me to use what I already had, to be resourceful and practical. And to find joy in the process, not just the result.
Now, I’m not saying I’ve magically become a creative genius overnight. But I feel a lot less stuck. And I’m having fun again. That’s what the Queen of Diamonds taught me this week. Sometimes, the best way to break a creative block is to look around and see what you’ve already got. You might be surprised.
I’m also gonna try to be more generous in my daily life, smile to strangers, offer help where I can and so on. Maybe this is another side that the Queen of Diamonds wanna tell me.
