Okay, so I’ve been messing around with tarot cards lately, trying to get a better handle on my own feelings, you know? It’s been… a journey. Today, I pulled the Queen of Swords reversed, and I was like, “Okay, universe, what are you trying to tell me?”
First, I grabbed my favorite deck – the one with the really pretty artwork. It just helps me connect better. I shuffled the cards, really focusing on my question: “What’s going on with my emotions right now?” I cut the deck, like I always do, and flipped over the top card.
Boom. Queen of Swords, reversed.
Now, usually, the Queen of Swords is all about being clear-headed, independent, and speaking your truth. But reversed? It’s a whole different story. My first thought was, “Oh great, I’m probably being overly emotional, or maybe even a bit manipulative.” Not exactly my best look.
I sat with the card for a bit, just staring at it. I really tried to observe the details on the art. Then I jotted down some initial thoughts in my notebook:
- Clouded judgment: Am I seeing things clearly? Or am I letting my emotions get in the way of making good decisions?
- Coldness: Have I been pushing people away? Maybe I’ve been too harsh or critical lately.
- Bitterness: Ugh, this one hit home. Am I holding onto resentment or old hurts? Probably.
After my brainstorm session, I looked back in my notebook, I decided to dig a little deeper. I pulled out my tarot journal (yes, I have a tarot journal, don’t judge!) and reread some of my older entries. It started to show me the difference from last weeks practice to today.
It was pretty clear that I’d been feeling a bit “off” for a while. There were a few entries about feeling disconnected and frustrated. Bingo. The Queen of Swords reversed was definitely reflecting that back at me.
My Action Plan
I wrote it down to plan how I’m gonna deal with this:
- Journaling: Keep writing it all down. Gotta get those feelings out of my head and onto paper.
- Mindfulness: Trying to be more present and aware of my emotions as they happen, instead of just reacting.
- Talking it out: I’m going to have to be brave on this part. Maybe chat with a friend or family member I have about what’s been going on.
It’s still a work in progress, obviously. But pulling that Queen of Swords reversed was a real wake-up call. It helped me realize I needed to pay more attention to what’s going on inside, instead of just ignoring it or pretending everything’s fine. Tarot’s pretty cool like that, huh?
