Alright, so today I’m gonna walk you through my little tarot journey, specifically diving into the Swords suit. I’m no expert, just a regular person messing around and writing down what I’m learning as I go.
First off, I grabbed my tarot deck – nothing fancy, just a Rider-Waite-Smith clone I picked up ages ago. Then, I decided to focus solely on the Swords suit for a few days. Why? Because honestly, it always felt like the most… intense suit. All that mental energy, conflict, and tough truths! I wanted to get a better handle on it.
Day 1: The One-Card Pull.
- I started simple: each morning, I’d shuffle the Swords cards and pull just one.
- The first card I pulled was the Five of Swords. Ugh. Felt like a punch in the gut right away. I immediately thought about some petty arguments I’d been having at work.
- What I did was, I didn’t just read the card’s textbook meaning. I sat with the image. What was the dude in the picture feeling? What were the other figures thinking? It helped me connect the card to my real-life situation on a deeper level.
- Then I wrote down my immediate reactions, any related thoughts, and how the card might be advising me. For the Five of Swords, it was a clear message to stop engaging in those pointless battles.
Day 2: Diving Deeper with a Three-Card Spread.
- Okay, one card was interesting, but I wanted more context. So, I used a simple three-card spread: Past, Present, Future.
- My spread was: Two of Swords (Past), Queen of Swords (Present), Ten of Swords (Future). Yikes!
- Past: I interpreted the Two of Swords as a time where I was avoiding a difficult decision, maybe turning a blind eye to something important.
- Present: The Queen of Swords felt like a call to be more direct and honest, even if it’s uncomfortable.
- Future: The Ten of Swords… yeah, it looked grim. But I didn’t freak out. I saw it as a warning. If I continued avoiding the issue and didn’t embrace the Queen’s energy, things could crash and burn.
- I journaled all of this, noting how each card related to my situation and what I could do to change the trajectory.
Day 3: Focusing on Court Cards.
- The court cards in the Swords suit (Page, Knight, Queen, King) always tripped me up. I wasn’t sure if they represented people, personality traits, or something else entirely.
- So, I did a little experiment. I pulled each court card individually and thought about people I know who embody those energies.
- The Knight of Swords? Totally reminded me of a friend who’s super intelligent and driven, but sometimes charges headfirst without thinking things through.
- This helped me see the court cards as archetypes, different ways of approaching situations. It made them much more relatable.
What I Learned.
Honestly, after spending a few days immersed in the Swords suit, I feel way more comfortable with it. Here’s the main takeaway:
- Don’t just memorize the card meanings. Connect them to your own life.
- Think about the images. What emotions do they evoke?
- Use spreads to get context and see how the cards relate to each other.
- Don’t be afraid of the “negative” cards. They’re often warnings or opportunities for growth.
I’m still learning, but this focused approach really helped me understand the Swords suit on a deeper level. Maybe give it a try with a different suit and see what you discover!
