Okay, so I’ve been messing around with tarot cards for a while now, and I wanted to really dig into a specific card and see how it felt, you know? So I picked the Queen of Swords, because she’s, like, the boss lady of intellect and clear thinking. Here’s how I went about exploring the “Queen of Swords as feelings”.
My Little Experiment
First, I got myself comfy. I cleared off my desk, lit a candle (it was a sandalwood one, my favorite for focus), and put on some chill music – no words, just instrumental stuff. I wanted to create a little space where I could really feel things out, without distractions.
Then, I shuffled my deck. I always spend a few minutes just handling the cards, getting a feel for them. I wasn’t looking for anything specific yet, just sort of connecting with the energy of the deck.
After shuffling, I spread the cards out face down and used the method of selecting that I felt was best.
I focused on the question, “What does the Queen of Swords feel like?” I held that question in my mind, nice and clear, and then I drew a single card. And, bam, there she was – the Queen of Swords.
Diving into the Queen’s Vibe
I didn’t just look at the picture and think, “Oh, she looks serious.” I really tried to sit with the card. I looked at all the details:
- Her posture: She’s sitting up straight, totally in control.
- Her expression: It’s not angry, but it’s definitely not warm and fuzzy. It’s more like… discerning.
- The sword: She’s holding it upright, ready to cut through any BS.
- The clouds and sky: Often they represent mental clarity in the imagery.
Then I started to jot down some words that came to mind, things that I was feeling:
- Clarity
- Directness
- Independence
- Sharpness (not in a bad way, more like… precise)
- A bit detached
- Honest
It felt like a very… cool energy. Not cold, exactly, but definitely not emotional in a gushy way. It was more like the feeling you get when you finally understand something that’s been bugging you, that “aha!” moment of clarity. Or the feeling of making a really tough decision, but knowing it’s the right one, even if it’s hard.
What I Realized
It makes * I realized that Queen of Swords, as a feeling, isn’t about being mean or uncaring. It’s about being honest with yourself and others, about seeing things clearly, and about making decisions based on logic and reason, even if those decisions aren’t easy. She’s cutting to find the truth, even if she has to do it by her own.
The feeling of the card is the kind of feeling you get when you’re standing up for yourself, setting boundaries, or refusing to be swayed by other people’s drama.
It was a cool exercise! I think I’ll try this with other cards too. It’s a good way to really get to know the tarot on a deeper level, not just memorizing meanings, but actually feeling them.
