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Suit of Swords (From Ace to VIII)

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King of Swords: Lilith as Belos’s Right Hand

Upright: Intellect, authority, reason, morality, truth, objectivity, discipline, integrity, strict codes, decisive, rational

Reversed: Manipulation, misuse of power, imperious, controlling, unyielding, cold, ruthless, dishonest

The King of Swords rules over the suit of the mind; one's intellect, thoughts, and beliefs as well as communication, conflict, and logic. As such, the King is someone whose authority stems from their knowledge and who rules from a place of logic and truth over emotion. The King of Swords is a rational figure who has the mental clarity to make objective decisions based on strict moral codes that they have the power to create and enforce.

Intellect and authority, though, can be so easily twisted into self-righteousness and tyranny. The reversed King is manipulative, controlling, and deeply convicted of their own moral objectivity. This can result in a fundamental dishonesty with oneself, as well as a cold detachment from appeals to their sense of sympathy.

Lilith and Belos mirror each other in many ways, both embodying the aspects of this card. They are both authority figures who uphold the Coven system as the single objective "correct" way to participate in Boiling Isles society, declaring anyone who deviates from this system amoral. They are both cunning and ambitious like any good King of Swords would be, single-mindedly pursuing their objectives using the full breadth of their knowledge of magic and social manipulation. Like Belos rationalized murdering his brother for deviating from human realm norms, Lilith rationalized cursing her sister as the only logical path forward for herself to realize her dreams of joining the Emperor's Coven. The King of Swords wields truth in the form of a double-edged blade, threatening even when sheathed. In this way, Lilith and Belos both maintain their positions of power through withheld information; Lilith in keeping the origin of Eda's curse a secret, and Belos in his concealment of the truth of history, and by claiming his actions are the will of the Titan rather than simply motivated by his own personal interests.

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Six of Swords

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ᴀᴄᴇ ᴏꜰ ꜱᴡᴏʀᴅꜱ

ᴍᴇᴀɴɪɴɢ ʀᴏᴍᴀɴᴄᴇ ᴄᴀʀᴇᴇʀ/ꜱᴄʜᴏᴏʟ ꜰᴜᴛᴜʀᴇ ꜰɪɴᴀɴᴄᴇ ʜᴏᴡ ꜱᴏᴍᴇᴏɴᴇ ꜰᴇᴇʟꜱ ᴀʙᴏᴜᴛ ʏᴏᴜ ʜᴏᴡ ꜱᴏᴍᴇᴏɴᴇ ᴡᴏᴜʟᴅ ᴛʀᴇᴀᴛ ʏᴏᴜ ʜᴏᴡ ꜱᴏᴍᴇᴏɴᴇ ᴘᴇʀᴄᴇɪᴠᴇꜱ ʏᴏᴜ ᴛʜᴇ ᴄᴀʀᴅ ᴀꜱ ᴀ ᴘᴇʀꜱᴏɴ ꜱᴇx

⟶ ᴀᴄᴇ ᴏꜰ ꜱᴡᴏʀᴅꜱ ᴜᴘᴛᴜʀɴᴇᴅ

ʚїɞ ᴍᴇᴀɴɪɴɢ ⟶ the ace of swords is about new ideas, communication, writing, curiosity and being assertive. the card is about being able to start a new project and being able to make the correct decision, the ace of swords is a card that is about seeing the truth and being stimulating to others, a very intelligent card, witty and sarcastic too.

ʚїɞ ʀᴏᴍᴀɴᴄᴇ ⟶ could indicate speaking to someone new, the two of you speaking to each other more, someone being interested in you. this card can also be about the two of you going out on a date, or speaking to each other more online. indicator of online dating and finding a lover through a friend. could also advise you to be cautious about how you speak to your lovers or even friends.

ʚїɞ ᴄᴀʀᴇᴇʀ/ꜱᴄʜᴏᴏʟ ⟶ doing well in school, being able to understand the objective, making friends with people in the environment. online school, being accepted with an offer. can speak about getting top and very good grades, things would be mentally challenging for you, but it'll be fun.

ʚїɞ ꜰᴜᴛᴜʀᴇ ⟶ could be learning about new information, making a new plan and having a "eureka" moment. it could be about learning about secrets, or having a conversation with someone new or someone unexpected, someone could be offering a new relationship, romantic or platonic it shows about having a new person in your life.

ʚїɞ ꜰɪɴᴀɴᴄᴇ ⟶ avoid emotional decisions, lesson to what your mind tells you. be aware of how much you're being paid and does it match everything you do, can also be about considering your financial circumstance more, this could also mean you can come up with a new idea with planning the way you handle money, could receive money from someone like online business.

ʚїɞ ʜᴏᴡ ꜱᴏᴍᴇᴏɴᴇ ꜰᴇᴇʟꜱ ᴀʙᴏᴜᴛ ʏᴏᴜ ⟶ getting the ace of swords isnt the romantic card, but it doesnt mean there isnt romance happening between the two of you. this could mean someone could feel curious about you and they could think about you a lot, they could feel like you're someone who gives them a lot of ideas, there is a potential of you being their muse or inspiration.

ʚїɞ ʜᴏᴡ ꜱᴏᴍᴇᴏɴᴇ ᴡᴏᴜʟᴅ ᴛʀᴇᴀᴛ ʏᴏᴜ ⟶ the ace of swords here shows that the person would be assertive, and would use their logic over their heart when it comes to you, but considering what else is around the card, it could mean there would be an attempt of wanting to use their mind over their heart. it could mean them holding you close to them and wanting to understand you even more.

ʚїɞ ʜᴏᴡ ꜱᴏᴍᴇᴏɴᴇ ᴘᴇʀᴄᴇɪᴠᴇꜱ ʏᴏᴜ ⟶ this card coming out means they could think of you as someone who has randomly entered their life, someone who gives them new ideas, break-thoughs and someone who is justifying in their behaviour. you would be considered as someone who is very funny and witty, you would likely be in their good books, perceiving you to be someone who is stimulating and well eloquent, someone who wins all the time and even good luck.

ʚїɞ ᴛʜᴇ ᴄᴀʀᴅ ᴀꜱ ᴀ ᴘᴇʀꜱᴏɴ ⟶ as a person, the ace of swords is someone who is considered as very intelligent, someone who is adaptable to the surroundings they're put in. they are someone who likes to achieve success and is someone who is popular within their community, a very clever person and is a risk-taker, but they like to be calculative about it before going forwards.

ʚїɞ ꜱᴇx ⟶ interesting card to get, it speaks of much foreplay, someone being very hard, and sexting. the two of you could like to tease each other while having sex and a lot of touching and mind games happening within the circumstance, the sex would be exciting as the two of you would always be up to something new, a lot of nipple play as well.

⟶ ᴀᴄᴇ ᴏꜰ ꜱᴡᴏʀᴅꜱ ʀᴇᴠᴇʀꜱᴇᴅ

ʚїɞ ʀᴇᴠᴇʀꜱᴀʟ ᴍᴇᴀɴɪɴɢ ⟶ in reverse, the ace of swords is about misunderstandings, conflict, the card is about lack of ideas and being annoyed about something. feeling confused or someone lying about something simple that turns into something bigger. it advises you to take baby steps with information or circumstances you take on.

ʚїɞ ʀᴇᴠᴇʀꜱᴀʟ ʀᴏᴍᴀɴᴄᴇ ⟶ feeling hatred for something or someone, hate triumphing over love. lack of communicating happening within the connection, an indicator of being rejected by someone, the two of you would likely argue over petty things, unstable connection.

ʚїɞ ʀᴇᴠᴇʀꜱᴀʟ ᴄᴀʀᴇᴇʀ/ꜱᴄʜᴏᴏʟ ⟶ in reverse, the ace of swords in this setting is about being bored in class, failure to communicate or not taking part in the lessons. the project could either be too challenging or not, indicators of arguments happening in class as well.

ʚїɞ ʀᴇᴠᴇʀꜱᴀʟ ꜰᴜᴛᴜʀᴇ ⟶ in a future reading, the ace of swords in reverse is about lack of progress, missing opportunities or not getting something you might've ordered. this could also be about feeling lost, needing a moment to yourself as well, making a decision that might've not been the best. missing cars, the bus, or not going to work/school.

ʚїɞ ʀᴇᴠᴇʀꜱᴀʟ ꜰɪɴᴀɴᴄᴇ ⟶ in reverse, the ace of swords is about spending money too quickly, advises you to always check what you're about to spend your money on, and if you're buying something from someone make sure you ask, better safe than sorry.

ʚїɞ ʀᴇᴠᴇʀꜱᴀʟ ʜᴏᴡ ꜱᴏᴍᴇᴏɴᴇ ꜰᴇᴇʟꜱ ᴀʙᴏᴜᴛ ʏᴏᴜ ⟶ not a good card to get when you're asking about someone's feelings about someone. this card in reverse shows that this person could feel confused about you or even hostile, majority of the times this card shows that said person or people you're talking about do not like you, and they could feel like hey have to be on guard whenever they're around you.

ʚїɞ ʀᴇᴠᴇʀꜱᴀʟ ʜᴏᴡ ꜱᴏᴍᴇᴏɴᴇ ᴡᴏᴜʟᴅ ᴛʀᴇᴀᴛ ʏᴏᴜ ⟶ big communication issues here. the person would barely speak to you and would be flaky, they could be speaking to other people as well, and might've even gotten bored. this person could even insult you all the time and would want to confuse you every time.

ʚїɞ ʀᴇᴠᴇʀꜱᴀʟ ʜᴏᴡ ꜱᴏᴍᴇᴏɴᴇ ᴘᴇʀᴄᴇɪᴠᴇꜱ ʏᴏᴜ ⟶ they would think of you as someone who is stupid, someone who could misunderstand things very quickly, and as a person who isnt progressive or could intentionally misunderstand things said clearly to them. they could also think of you to be someone who could be influenced by the people around you, someone who could lack a back bone too.

ʚїɞ ʀᴇᴠᴇʀꜱᴀʟ ᴛʜᴇ ᴄᴀʀᴅ ᴀꜱ ᴀ ᴘᴇʀꜱᴏɴ ⟶ as a person, the ace of swords in reverse is someone who is easily biased, them being someone who could be very shy, or just someone who doesnt like to talk to other people as well, but they can also be someone who can be destructive, they don't think about the people around them, they could be considered as someone who is insufferable as well.

ʚїɞ ʀᴇᴠᴇʀꜱᴀʟ ꜱᴇx ⟶ not the best sex, dry sex, could hurt. hard to get horny or if a man, could be hard to get up if there's someone with male genitals. awkward sexting, could get interrupted by the other people as well.

ʚїɞ ɴᴇxᴛ ⟶ ᴛᴡᴏ ᴏꜰ ꜱᴡᴏʀᴅꜱ

ʚїɞ ʙᴇꜰᴏʀᴇ ⟶ ᴋɪɴɢ ᴏꜰ ᴘᴇɴᴛᴀᴄʟᴇꜱ

ꜱᴜɪᴛ ᴏꜰ ꜱᴡᴏʀᴅꜱ ᴍᴀꜱᴛᴇʀʟɪꜱᴛ

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charlotte's art history tarot - knight of swords

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tarot and their divinatory meanings (swords)

this post just includes the suit of swords, for the suit of pentacles click here, for the suit of wands click here, for the suit of cups click here, and for the major arcana click here

King of Swords

UPRIGHT: an intelligent, logical person, powerful, strong-willed, justice and judgement--maintain rational, not emotional, thinking

REVERSED: cruel, untrustworthy, manipulative, using intellect for selfish reasons, a loose cannon

Queen of Swords

UPRIGHT: an intelligent person that emphasizes unbiasedness--emotions can cloud judgement--stern, confident, consider all viewpoints

REVERSED: deceitful, bigoted, intelligence used to manipulate, isolated/isolating from people

Knight of Swords

UPRIGHT: ambition, strength, righteous anger, opposition--but victory in the face of--full of life and energy, death (but only if supported by other cards)

REVERSED: impatience, impulsiveness, scattered thoughts without organization or logic, lacking direction

Page of Swords

UPRIGHT: vigilance, work done in secret, always full of ideas, eager and communicative, too much energy, curiosity, a news bearer

REVERSED: bad news, sharp and alert mind possibly used for manipulation/deception, a gossip, the unforeseen

Ten of Swords

UPRIGHT: pain and loss, disaster, possible betrayal, focus on a new path, change, desolation, evil that is overcome

REVERSED: evil defeated, success after loss, recovery, hitting rock bottom but at least it's only up from here, an advantage that doesn't last

Nine of Swords

UPRIGHT: deception, changes, hidden foes/suspicion, trauma affecting present/future, death, possibly illness

REVERSED: obstacles, imprisonment (or a feeling of it), reasonable suspicion, shame OR patience, faithfulness

Eight of Swords

UPRIGHT: feeling trapped, fear, censure, illness, feeling helpless and being paralyzed by it

REVERSED: dispute, disquiet, opposition, oppressive conditions, treachery, jealousy

Seven of Swords

UPRIGHT: success against obstacles OR sneaking around, feeling a need for avoidance, spying

REVERSED: change your approach but don't hesitate, good advice OR slander, betrayal

Six of Swords

UPRIGHT: journey, a change that needs to happen but is difficult to accept, finding an understanding, use your logic

REVERSED: resisting change, a journey postponed OR a declaration, a confession

Five of Swords

UPRIGHT: degradation, defeat/loss, conflict, cowardice, too much ambition, infamy or dishonor

REVERSED: same as upright, an empty victory

Four of Swords

UPRIGHT: a time of rest/retreat, take time for a breather, meditate, gather your strength

REVERSED: restlessness, or a return to active life, introspection and self love

Three of Swords

UPRIGHT: separation, rejection, pain and grief that makes you stronger, emotional pain after a breakup

REVERSED: same as upright, but less bleak

Two of Swords

UPRIGHT: precarious balance, a stalemate, choice of two evils, you have the knowledge to make the best of the situation

REVERSED: a change in your life, disloyalty OR a stalemate ended (could be positive or negative)

Ace of Swords

UPRIGHT: breakthrough, force (good/bad), attainment of goals, triumph, conquest

REVERSED: excessive use of force, tyranny, destruction, beware of abusing your power

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Charmed Tarot Cards

Suits of Swords - pt.2

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The Suit of Swords:

A Journey

The Suit of Swords, sharp and piercing, tells the story of the mind, intellect, and the trials of thought. It is a journey through the winds of clarity, conflict, and truth, where the seeker must face the shadows of their own mental world, cutting through illusion to find wisdom. The sword is both weapon and tool, a double-edged force that can bring understanding or pain.

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It begins with the Ace of Swords, where a hand reaches from the clouds, offering a gleaming blade crowned in light. This is the gift of pure mental clarity, a breakthrough of thought that cuts through confusion. The seeker stands at the precipice of truth, where the sword of the mind can pierce illusions and reveal higher understanding. It is a moment of revelation, where insight and logic are born, leading the way toward new beginnings. This sword is a symbol of power, intellect, and the unflinching force of truth.

But as the seeker wields this new sword, the Two of Swords presents a dilemma. The figure sits blindfolded, holding two crossed swords in tension. Here, the seeker is faced with a difficult choice or inner conflict, torn between opposing forces of the mind. This is a moment of indecision, where the way forward is unclear, clouded by the refusal to see or feel the truth. The heart and mind are at odds, and peace can only come when the seeker is willing to remove the blindfold and confront the reality before them.

The tension builds, and in the Three of Swords, the blade of truth cuts deep. A heart is pierced by three swords, symbolizing sorrow, heartbreak, and emotional pain. Here, the seeker must face the harshness of loss, betrayal, or grief, where the mind’s sharp edge has wounded the heart. This is the card of suffering, where mental clarity reveals difficult truths, and the pain of that understanding must be felt. Yet within the storm of sorrow lies the potential for healing, as truth often brings the release necessary for renewal.

As the pain of the heart settles, the Four of Swords calls for rest and retreat. A figure lies in repose within a church, sword by their side, signaling the need for mental recovery and contemplation. After the storms of conflict, the seeker must now withdraw into stillness, finding peace in quiet reflection. It is a moment of healing through solitude, where the mind is given space to recover from its battles, and clarity is sought through introspection. Here, the seeker learns that wisdom sometimes comes from silence.

But the rest is fleeting, for the Five of Swords soon appears, a scene of conflict and defeat. A figure holds three swords, while two figures walk away in sorrow, having been bested in a battle of wills. This card speaks of hollow victories, where the pursuit of mental dominance has led to isolation. The seeker may have won, but at what cost? It is a warning of the dangers of pride, ego, and the desire to conquer others through words or intellect. The mind, when used as a weapon, can cut others down but leave the soul hollow.

The journey continues into the Six of Swords, where a small boat glides across calm waters, carrying figures away from a troubled shore. Here, the seeker moves from turmoil to a place of peace, leaving behind conflict in search of mental and emotional harmony. This is the card of transition, where the mind seeks solace after a period of difficulty. The swords remain in the boat, symbolizing that the lessons and burdens of the past are still carried, but the journey is toward healing and resolution.

The Seven of Swords presents a figure sneaking away with five swords, leaving two behind. This is the card of deception, strategy, and cunning. The seeker is faced with a situation where the mind must act carefully, perhaps through stealth or guile. But there is a warning here—seeking shortcuts or acting dishonestly may bring temporary success, but the consequences will eventually follow. Remember that it is difficult to carry too many swords, as one may get cut. It is a time for the seeker to question their methods and intentions, for the mind’s cleverness can become a trap of its own making.

The shadow deepens with the Eight of Swords, where a figure stands bound and blindfolded, surrounded by swords. Here, the seeker feels trapped by their own thoughts, imprisoned by fears, doubts, and limiting beliefs. This is the card of mental restriction, where the mind has become a cage. Yet, the bindings are loose, and the swords do not block the way—this is a prison of the seeker's own making, one that can be escaped through the courage to see clearly and free oneself from self-imposed limitations.

As the struggle intensifies, the Nine of Swords reveals a figure sitting up in bed, hands covering their face, tormented by nightmares and anxieties. This is the card of worry and mental anguish, where the mind has turned against itself, creating sleepless nights and haunting fears. The seeker is overwhelmed by the weight of their thoughts, replaying past mistakes or future fears. It is a time of deep introspection, where the mind must confront its darkest fears to find release from the cycle of torment.

The journey through the swords reaches its most painful point with the Ten of Swords, where a figure lies face down, ten swords piercing their back. This is the card of ultimate defeat, where the mind and spirit have been brought to their lowest point. The dawn rises in the background, signaling that this end, while painful, is also the beginning of renewal. The seeker has reached the bottom, but from here, there is only the potential for rebirth. The mind's sharp edge has cut through every illusion, and now, in the darkness, the soul can rise again, freed from what no longer serves.

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But from this point of despair, hope reemerges with the Page of Swords, a youthful figure standing tall, sword raised high. This is the card of fresh ideas, curiosity, and the willingness to explore new paths of thought. The seeker, having faced the trials of the mind, now steps forward with a renewed sense of intellectual vigor. The Page brings a message of mental clarity and the excitement of new challenges, ready to wield the sword of truth once again, but with wisdom and discernment.

The Knight of Swords charges forward, sword raised, embodying the fierce and determined pursuit of truth and justice. This is the card of action, where the mind, sharp and clear, drives the seeker forward with unstoppable momentum. But there is a warning here—the Knight's speed and intensity can sometimes lead to recklessness. The seeker must be careful not to rush headlong into conflict or decisions without considering the consequences. It is a reminder that the pursuit of truth must be tempered with mindfulness.

The Queen of Swords steps into view, sitting upon her throne with sword in hand, her gaze sharp and discerning. She embodies the wisdom of the mind, balanced by emotional clarity. This is the card of intellect tempered with compassion, where the seeker has learned to use the sword of truth with fairness and justice. The Queen cuts through lies and illusions, but she does so with grace and understanding, having mastered the balance between heart and mind. She teaches the seeker to speak truth, but with empathy.

Finally, the King of Swords stands tall, a figure of authority and mastery. He represents the culmination of mental power, where intellect, logic, and clear thinking reign supreme. The King is a leader, one who commands with wisdom, fairness, and strategic insight. He has mastered the sword, knowing when to wield it and when to lay it down. His story is one of mental clarity, where the highest truth has been reached, and the seeker now governs their world with justice, understanding, and strength.

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Thus, the journey of the Swords is one of mental trials and triumphs, from the first spark of clarity to the ultimate mastery of thought. It is a path fraught with conflict, but also rich in the wisdom gained from navigating the sharp edges of the mind. In the end, the seeker emerges with a deeper understanding of truth, intellect, and the power of thought, having faced both the light and shadow of the mental realm.

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🛡️Queen of Swords - KNOW YOUR OWN MIND, RATIONALITY -Queen of the Thrones of Air

the Ice Queen - she just thinks with her head, not her heart; every decision is made in logic & fact; she gets things done with precision & aplomb

Element - water of the suit of air

Astrological association - Virgo and Libra

❅Upright meaning

be determined and stand strong

relationship - she gets what she wants; she is a fiercely independent woman who doesn’t need anyone to be happy; she is content with who she has become and the years have made her wise as well as brave; this is a time in your life to start to selectively pick and choose the kind of people that you want in your life; start to search for the right person who can fit your independent nature

health - if you have something going on in your body that you do not quite understand, then it is time to go to the doctor and get it figured out

work - you must pay attention to opportunities that will present themselves that make it possible for you to be in charge; now is an excellent time to pursue going into a business venture of your own

❅Reversed meaning

excuses for bad behaviours or a situation in which you are unjustly attacked

extreme stress - this woman lacks awareness of just how unreasonable her demands have become - back away

questioning beliefs

re-evaluating yourself

fixing your personality

direct confrontation

no masks, no lies

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Suit of swords - 9 of swords

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9 - Lord of Despair and Cruelty

You simply cannot let go of negative thoughts, past trauma & bad behavior. Nightmares & insomnia become familiar & drain you further.

card of a bad match, living with someone you can’t stand

Season: Winter

Element - air

Astrological association - Mars in Gemini

Key meaning

anxiety

mental cruelty

verbal assault

worry, sleepless nights

feeling hopeless and helpless

nightmares, insomnia

❂Uprights meaning

what you wake up worrying about - dealing with high levels of anxiety

you may have suffered an illness - low energy or stress that begin to disrupt your sleep patterns and peace of mind

overwhelmed or have too much to do

insomnia, nightmares

relationship - you continue to attract those that are not good for you(take advantage, cheat and lie and betray you); someone has suddenly come to a realization that they are suffering greatly in their love life; someone likes playing games, they like the chase; does not want the relationship to go anywhere; you are not even in the mind of this person because they have so much going on in life; they are scared to have any relationship with anyone due to being hurt

health - a time of depression

work - a loss in your work situation or are you are in the process of working through one that you fear is on its way; your business is going to be affected directly by the fear that is all around you right now

❂Reversed meaning

despair, guilt, or feeling trapped

reliving the past overthinking

be patient and compassionate with yourself and turn to others for support rather than suffering alone

there is real hope for this relationship but there is also the danger of delusion

feeling happier in your love life - but it will only be temporary

you have suffered stress in relationships and they are not safe and secure

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3 Of Swords

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Six of Swords: Willow and Amity Begin Reconciling

Upright: Departure, transition, moving on, leaving behind, distance, accepting change, releasing baggage

Reversed: Unfinished business, unresolved tension, trapped, resistance to change, stuck in the past, avoidance

The Six of Swords represents a moment of transition, a movement from one stage of life to the next. The Swords suit deals with matters of the mind, which include one's thoughts, attitudes, beliefs, and memory, as well as conflict and communication. The Six of Swords poses the question: what thoughts, attitudes, and beliefs do you want to carry into the future? How will you let your experiences, good or bad, inform the way you live your life going forward?

Amity and Willow certainly have unaddressed baggage at the beginning of Understanding Willow, and both are actively avoiding addressing it: Willow by putting the photo-memories of Amity "out of sight, out of mind," and Amity a bit more drastically by burning herself out of the memories altogether. This of course backfires on her, as the fire spreads to Willow's other memory-photos and damages Willow's actual memory in the process. This serves as a wake-up call for Amity as well as a microcosm of the state of their relationship: she has caused Willow harm, and must address it or lose Willow forever.

Going into Willow's mind and repairing their happy childhood memories reminds Amity what it's like to have a real friend, and having to confront the manifestation of Willow's rage and hurt makes her reconsider her priorities. She isn't fully ready to forsake her parents, nor does she fully cut ties with her friend group, but she apologizes to Willow, promises to treat her better, and swears to protect her from her friends' cruelty.

Willow and Amity both discover that while they can't quite go back to the way things used to be between them, they can't simply bury their past friendship and pretend it didn't exist, either. While damaging Willow's memory was dangerous and irresponsible of Amity, it gave them the opportunity to communicate with each other and decide whether and how to move forward. In the end, Willow decides that she wants to carry her memories of Amity with her into the future, so they have a chance to create new ones together.

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[incendavery]

self-sabotage; powerlessness; entrapment

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[babylon-crashing]

Q: Can a Tarot card reading be accurate if the reader does not know anything about the person being read for (such as their birth date)?

I think birthdates are only important in Astrology. When I am giving a reading I don’t need any personal information other than having a question. I say this because for me Tarot is not about divination but rather problem solving.

When folks whine about Tarot (and they do whine) 99.1% of the time it is about how divination is a tool of devil and/or fortune reading is a scam. So I thought to myself, “self, what would a reading look like if I removed the mysticism?” If I called this a, “psychological experiment,” instead a journey through Spirit? How would that change things?

The answer, simply put, is that it changes nothing at all. I still gave the exact same reading and came to the same conclusions with or without the bells and whistles. So I decided to sidestep all the haters and describe Tarot as a, “most excellent form of brainstorming” … and if the answer turns out to be exactly the same if I’d made a declarative statement about working with my Higher Self then so much the better. Let the haters hate. Or, to put it slightly differently, I’ll shamelessly rip a page out of the Good Book of David Tennant. “We'll be fine, Daleks, TERFS and Tarot Haters can't climb stairs.”

With that in mind, let me share with you a new suit of swords that I’ve been working on. I’ve ended up calling the squid-headed girl Oom’tala because everyone needs a name. I’ve been trying to stick with the symbolism found in the Rider-Waite deck, because going on random flights of fancy is lovely if you’re playing jazz, not so if you want other people to be able to use your deck.

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Notes.

They say art is never finished until the artist walks away from it. I like that since there are still some cards that just don't look right to me.

The Page of Swords has Oom'tala staring at two boys kissing, the joke being that it wasn't the kissing that startled her, she just had never seen boys before. The same with the Seven of Swords. Why is Zoidberg (from Futurama) in drag? Because it struck me as funny at the time. Why is Gohan (of Dragonball fame) on the Three of Swords? Whimsy, I suppose.

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Update.

This morning I reworked the cards in question to give off a slightly less bit of, "by all that is holy why won't he stop?" vibe.

[gothicada]

ꜱᴜɪᴛ ᴏꜰ ꜱᴡᴏʀᴅꜱ

ᴀᴄᴇ ᴏꜰ ꜱᴡᴏʀᴅꜱ ᴛᴡᴏ ᴏꜰ ꜱᴡᴏʀᴅꜱ ᴛʜʀᴇᴇ ᴏꜰ ꜱᴡᴏʀᴅꜱ ꜰᴏᴜʀ ᴏꜰ ꜱᴡᴏʀᴅꜱ ꜰɪᴠᴇ ᴏꜰ ꜱᴡᴏʀᴅꜱ ꜱɪx ᴏꜰ ꜱᴡᴏʀᴅꜱ ꜱᴇᴠᴇɴ ᴏꜰ ꜱᴡᴏʀᴅꜱ ᴇɪɢʜᴛ ᴏꜰ ꜱᴡᴏʀᴅꜱ ɴɪɴᴇ ᴏꜰ ꜱᴡᴏʀᴅꜱ ᴛᴇɴ ᴏꜰ ꜱᴡᴏʀᴅꜱ ᴘᴀɢᴇ ᴏꜰ ꜱᴡᴏʀᴅꜱ ᴋɴɪɢʜᴛ ᴏꜰ ꜱᴡᴏʀᴅꜱ Qᴜᴇᴇɴ ᴏꜰ ꜱᴡᴏʀᴅꜱ ᴋɪɴɢ ᴏꜰ ꜱᴡᴏʀᴅꜱ