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Knight of Wands – Tarot Meaning Deep Dive

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Welcome to part 8 of my 16 part series Meet the Court Cards – each week we will hang out with ONE court card and dive deeply into the symbols, personality traits, talents and dark side. This is similar to my Major Arcana Meanings Deep Dive series, but we’ll also explore how each court card acts in the context of love, work and money.

I’ll give you specific ways to embody this card as well as some journalling questions to help you connect with this card on a more personal level ?

Let’s dive into the Knight of Wands – the most adventurous and daring Knight of them all! This guy craves a quest – a sense of purpose and an opportunity to explore. But if he’s deprived of that…watch out!

Sit back, relax and discover the dark secrets, bright wisdom and special talents of this Knight…

Element = fire (spirit, passion, energy, action)

Keywords/Personality Traits

Adventurous, inspired, energetic, creative, competitive, dynamic, loves a challenge or quest, goal oriented, world traveller, passionate, craves change and movement, he’s an Indiana Jones type of character.

Symbols:

pyramids = energy directing

desert = his warm and fiery energy

Red/Orange = power, fire, will (chakras)

salamanders = “immortality, rebirth, passion, and the ability to withstand flames”

Red feather in helmet = a feather in your cap

staff/wand = energy directing

Horse (active) = taking action, movement

Talents

The Knight of Wands is adventurous and fearlessly follows his passion! He’s good at solving mysteries, completing quests and slaying dragons. He’s always up for a challenge and doesn’t really have a “comfort zone” – he’s at ease flying by the seat of his pants and galavanting around unfamiliar territory.

Best of all, this Knight knows exactly how to direct his fiery energy into important tasks, projects and quests. He has unlimited energy and drive when it comes to things he’s personally inspired by or interested in.

At a Party…

He’s fun, talkative and lively but won’t stay long if the crowd is boring. It’s likely he knows of several parties happening at any given time, so he has no reason to hang out somewhere dull! He has a wide social circle and loves having friends from all walks of life.

He loves to dance and play games like charades and certain board games and also loves a good costume party. His dramatic flair of the Knight of Wands will surprise you!

In work…

The Knight of Wands won’t last long in a “normal” job. He’s best suited to something challenging, adventurous and quest-like. He thrives in jobs like investigative journalist, war correspondent, documentary film maker, spy, tour guide to off-the-beaten-path destinations, detective, private investigator – basically anything with an exciting mission.

Throw him in any highly challenging situation and he’ll find a way to make the most of it.

In love…

The Knight of Wands isn’t really a relationship guy because he longs for adventure, challenge and newness. He finds the “quest” phase of a relationship thrilling and will take his lovers on all kinds of wonderful dates but has a hard time settling down (at least when he’s young).

He’s married to adventure and loves having new experiences and traversing new territory, so being in a committed relationship feels stifling to him. That being said, he’ll seek out a partner that can keep up with his adventurous side and who loves travel as much as he does.

He’s a very exciting character to date – he’s passionate and thrilling in all the right ways and comes off as worldly and experienced. But he seeks to conquer and sees love as a conquest, a dragon to be slayed. He isn’t really sure what to do once he’s “won” his prize, so his relationships tend to burn out and fizzle after the initial excitement has worn off. But he gets better at this as he ages.

In Money…

This Knight isn’t always practical or thrifty and tends to fly by the seat of his pants and not plan ahead. He’ll often waffle between having no money at all to suddenly (usually by luck) receiving a windfall, like an inheritance, gambling winnings or landing a high paying freelance gig, only to lose it all again later. He has a feast or famine mentality that would drive most people nuts, but he’s fine with it.

He Thrives on…

A sense of purpose + an opportunity for adventure and exploration.

Adventure, challenge and going on a “quest”. Give him a treasure to find, a mystery to solve or a secret to unearth – the more impossible the task or mission is, the better!

He loves a change of scenery and is his best self when surrounded by new things, places and people to discover.

He can’t stand…

Being stuck in one place! Monotony, sameness, routine and a slow pace will stifle the zesty Knight of Wands and make him feel bored and restless. He abhors rest and relaxation – his worst nightmare is just lying on a beach somewhere sipping pina coladas.

He needs to be constantly challenged and to always have an outlet for the strong current of energy running through him.

His Dark Side…

The Knight of Wands is a powerful force in the world and when that power is directed at something useful, it’s all good, but when there is nothing for this Knight to direct his energy into, trouble begins to brew…

He can become impatient and restless, constantly seeking out adventure and challenge and if he doesn’t find it, he might start picking fights with those around him. He may become an agent of chaos, a loose cannon, a bull in a china shop, oblivious that the power he wields can be so destructive.

He needs to release his flaming energy somehow and if an appropriate channel isn’t available he could become violent, angry and dangerous.

Practices to Embody the Knight of Wands…

– take a trip somewhere adventurous and exotic

– go on a quest! Find a mystery to solve

– plan an action packed day of exploring new, unfamiliar things

– Go on a road trip somewhere new

– Explore a park, museum or cafe you’ve never been to

Journalling Questions:

♥ How/where can you benefit from this Knight’s zest for life and new experiences?

♥ In what areas of your life are you craving more adventure?

♥ How can you better direct your energy right now?

♥ What inspires, motivates and excites you?

Tell me your thoughts!

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Knight of Swords – Tarot Meaning Deep Dive

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Welcome to part 6 of my 16 part series Meet the Court Cards – each week we will hang out with ONE court card and dive deeply into the symbols, personality traits, talents and dark side. This is similar to my Major Arcana Meanings Deep Dive series, but we’ll also explore how each court card acts in the context of love, work and money.

I’ll give you specific ways to embody this card as well as some journalling questions to help you connect with this card on a more personal level ?

Today we’re diving into the Knight of Swords– the most intense and driven of all the Knights, this guy is all balls-to-the-wall and then some!

Sit back, relax and discover the dirty secrets, beautiful wisdom and unique talents of this Knight…

Element = Air (mind, intellect, thoughts, beliefs, communication)

Keywords/Personality traits:

Focused, driven, intense, one track mind, determined, charging forward, highly motivated

Symbols:

Windy – going into wind, not afraid of a challenge

Fast movement – speed, determination

Butterflys & birds – taking flight, birds eye view

Sword – cuts through things, pointy and focused

Clouds – confusion, distraction (which he cuts through)

Red cape – passion and intensity

Red plume (looks like wings) – taking flight, flying through the air

Body language (arm raised/mouth open) – battle cry! Ready to fight!

Talents:

The Knight of Swords can focus like no other! He tunes out distraction and can get things done with speed and efficiency. Once he puts his mind to it, there’s no stopping him!

He has impressive energy and intensity about him and he isn’t afraid of a fight – in fact, he thrives in a brutal environment and is more likely to go after something if it feels hard-core.

At a party…

You’ll find the Knight of Swords in the back, snorting lines of coke, slamming shots of Fireball and calling up escorts. He has a real work hard, play hard mentality and he’s always looking to blow off steam and balance out all the hard work that fills most of his days.

He brings a certain brand of intensity to a party, so you might think twice before inviting him. Once he’s all coked up he likes to pick fights and aggressively hit on the youngest and hottest guests. He’s known for doing things like cannon balling into a pool when the cover was on, throwing a party guest through a plate glass window and projectile vomiting all over his host’s brand new white leather sofa.

In love…

The Knight of Swords loves the thrill of the chase! He gets so caught up in the pursuit but quickly loses interest once he’s captured someone’s heart. He can seem very impressive at first because initially he is very hyper-focused on his love interest, making them feel so very, very special, but then he shifts that hyper focus onto his work and ignores his partner.

He can be passionate and intense for bursts and then disappear without warning, often becoming absent, distracted and obsessed with work. Since he tends to see relationships as a distraction, he’s more into hook ups, brief flings and sex workers than a serious relationship.

In work…

This is where this Knight excels, even if all other areas of his life are falling apart. He can be a real workaholic, channelling all his grief, rage and frustration into his work and getting a rush off being hyper focused and driven. He derives his sense of self from his job so if he loses it, he can spiral into a full blown identity crises.

He does well in finance, as a Wall Street guy or a daytrader but would also do well in any job that allows him to talk non-stop since he loves the sound of his own voice. Being a podcaster or stand up comedian, celebrity, or even a writer who churns out book after book would all be suitable professions for this intense Knight.

In money….

The Knight of Swords makes money quickly and knows how to spend it just as fast! Impulsivity and risk taking are this Knight’s forte, so he doesn’t shy away from risky and high stakes investments. And when he spends money, he does it intensely and goes all in.

He’s not really materialistic, but he’s always looking for a rush so while he might blow tons of money on a fancy car it isn’t really about the car, or even the illusion of status, it’s about the momentary thrill of making the purchase.

This Knight thrives on…

Having a goal, project, challenge or problem to solve! He needs something to focus his attention on – without this he self destructs. He’s like a rambunctious little kid with tons of energy who needs an activity or he’ll start causing problems and destroying things.

One of his favourite things is….WAR! Wartime is where the Knight of Swords really shines as he’s a true warrior, through and through – the high stress, constant drama and black and white thinking so prevalent in wartime really bring out his best instincts, allowing him to do what he’s been always longing to do – fight!

He’s also a good candidate for big city life as he loves all the hustle and bustle and crowds of people. His gifts blossom in a high stress, fast paced environment – as long as there’s lots of work and things to do, he’ll be alright.

He can’t stand…

Having nothing to do, tasks that aren’t challenging enough and being stuck in one place. This dude has energy to burn and places to go – so don’t try to tie him down!

The small town life doesn’t suit him and he’ll shatter under the quiet weight of those quaint country vibes. He also flounders in a peaceful, laid back environment – it makes him antsy and uncomfortable. While he doesn’t create drama or conflict (like the Page of Swords), he most certainly looks for it.

His main challenge is to make sure the things he’s focused on and going after are actually important and that he isn’t falling into the trap of chasing busy-ness and action and thrills.

Dark side of the Knight of Swords

This Knight can be impulsive and thirsty for action, seeking out drama and looking for a good fight.

While he’s gifted with the ability to really hone in on his goal, all that intense focus isn’t sustainable and he tends to burn out eventually.

All his efforts can be for nothing (or even destructive) if he isn’t clear on his why. If his actions aren’t connected to a deeper mission or meaning in his life, he can succumb to just keeping busy.

Practices to embody this card:

– Set a goal and focus on one thing at a time and block out all distractions

– Drink lots of coffee 😉

– Practice “batch days” – focusing on ONE thing for the whole day to maximize productivity (like cooking all your meals for the week on a Sunday and freezing some of them or writing three blog posts in one day)

Journalling Questions:

♥ Where in your life can you benefit from these traits?

♥ Where would you like to be less like this knight?

♥ How can you bring in more balance and avoid burnout?

♥ What helps you focus and avoid distractions?

Tell me your thoughts!

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Queen of Wands – Tarot Meaning Deep Dive

January 2023, court cards, tarot card meanings / By /

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Welcome to part 4 of my 16 part series Meet the Court Cards – each week we will hang out with ONE court card and dive deeply into the symbols, personality traits, talents and dark side. This is similar to my Major Arcana Meanings Deep Dive series, but we’ll also explore how each court card acts in the context of love, work and money.

I’ll give you specific ways to embody this card as well as some journalling questions to help you connect with this card on a more personal level ?

Today we’re diving into the Queen of Wands – fiery and passionate, she’s a creative dynamo and outside-the-box thinker who lives her life on her own terms.

Sit back, relax and discover the secrets, surprises and shocking truths of this Queen…

Element: fire!

Keywords/personality traits:

Energetic, lively, spiritual spark, creative, action oriented, passionate, intense, inspired, outside the box thinker, eccentric, entrepreneurial spirit, visionary, doesn’t care what others think, independent, bold and brave, adventurous.

Symbols:

Lions = powerful, regal, majestic

Cat = graceful, elegant, mysterious

Sunflowers = shine, extroverted, flowering/in bloom – respond the the Sun (attention)

Wand/staff = ability to direct energy and will

Yellow = 3rd chakra (willpower)

Orange = 2nd chakra (creativity)

pyramids = ancient power, mystery, energy directing and alignment with the stars

Leaves (on wand and crown) = new growth, aliveness

Talents:

The Queen of Wands knows how to tap into her creativity and passions, put it into action and really make things happen! She is a true visionary who is highly creative and knows how to grab people’s attention and hold it – the trait of a real entertainer.

She loves to explore the unusual side of things and come up with creative solutions to tricky dilemmas. While she is very spiritually connected and holds all kinds of mystical qualities, she would never describe herself as “spiritual”.

At a party…

She’s the life of the party! In fact, without the Queen of Wands, it isn’t a party at all but a gathering. You will often find her at the centre of a large group as she is highly entertaining and a master storyteller with an electric sense of humour!

She knows how to draw people in and have them hanging on her every word. She’s especially talented at hosting parties as she keeps the drinks flowing, the music blaring and the energy high. No one throws a party like the Queen of Wands!

In love…

this is the area where she doesn’t exactly excel. She gets bored easily and so she ends up having many short lived relationships. Because she seeks passion, excitement and fire in her romantic connections, she loses interest as soon as that initial spark begins to fade.

She’s more into passionate affairs and flings with unavailable partners than serious, long term commitments. But if she does settle down, it will be with someone who is conventional and boring, who will let her shine and be the star. She doesn’t want anyone stealing her spotlight. Her relationship will rarely be her focus because her career and artistic journey come first, adding yet another layer of challenge to her romantic life. Plus, she hates the idea of being trapped by the institution of marriage.

The good news is, she gains a ton of inspiration and energy from her brief yet passionate affairs – while others may get distracted by a tumultuous love life, this Queen feeds on it and let’s if fuel her creative fire!

In money…

She’s great at making lots of money but is equally good at spending it, often on silly stuff like overpriced “spiritual” retreats, expensive crystals and pricey shoes and makeup. She is, after all, the most fashion forward of all the Queens!

But despite her reckless spending, she always bounces back. She never hoards money and often completely forgets to save it, mainly because making it is just so darn easy for her. She has absolutely no blocks to making money and is great at negotiating contracts and demanding what she’s worth. She isn’t really materialistic though – making money feels fun and exciting to her, but spending money feels as mundane as sneezing!

In work…

She’s a natural problem solver, creative thinker and entertainer so any profession where she can be creative and expressive is best. However, she often gravitates to the unconventional professions and her independent streak makes her the perfect entrepreneur. She usually has her own business or does freelance, not wanting to be tied down or beholden to anyone in any way.

This Queen makes a wonderful actress, artist, or performer of any kind. She is a great event planner – creating amazing festivals, concerts and retreats. She’s the kind of gal who gets wild, out-there ideas that other people may raise an eyebrow at, but they actually end up working most of the time.

She’s a hippy dippy artist/mystic who has her shit together and knows how to make things happen in a BIG way. You won’t find her thriving in a “safe”, conventional job as she longs to get out there and do daring new things – busting stereotypes and expectations!

This Queen thrives on…

Being onstage, in front of an audience and being challenged both creatively and spiritually. She loves environments full of open minded people with few rules and regulations and feels very much at home at festivals, parties and events.

She can’t stand…

Rules, regulations, institutions and “the man”. She can’t stand being labelled or put in a box or feeling over-committed or burdened in any way. Feeling stagnant, stuck or uninspired are her worst fears. Group think and herd mentality disgust her.

She does not enjoy care-giving and motherhood just simply isn’t her thing. She’ll often forego motherhood altogether or leave most of the child raising to others like nannies and other family members.

Dark Side of the Queen of Wands

She can be a bit of an attention whore and needs a high level of excitement in order to feel inspired and energetic. She has a tendency to be narcissistic and self centred, with a penchant for getting high on her own supply!

Sometimes she tries really hard to get reactions out of people, being controversial just for the sake of stirring the pot since she thrives on attention. The worst part is, she might discard someone like they’re yesterdays trash if they fail to worship her adequately and lavish her with enough adulation.

Practices to embody this card:

-perform in front of an audience (bonus if it’s something unconventional and a bit out-there)
-paint a mural on your bedroom wall
-throw a themed costume party!
-go clothes shopping at the thrift store
-write a zany stage play and cast your friends as the main characters

Journalling Questions:

♥ What part of her to do you relate to?

♥ Who do you know like this?

♥ Which of her qualities would you like to cultivate in your own life?

♥ Which of her traits do you want to minimize? Or watch out for?

Tell me your thoughts!

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Queen of Cups – Tarot Meaning Deep Dive

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Welcome to part 3 of my 16 part series Meet the Court Cards – each week we will hang out with ONE court card and dive deeply into the symbols, personality traits, talents and dark side. This is similar to my Major Arcana Meanings Deep Dive series, but we’ll also explore how each court card acts in the context of love, work and money.

I’ll give you specific ways to embody this card as well as some journalling questions to help you connect with this card on a more personal level ?

Today we’re diving into the Queen of Cups – intuitive, empathetic and deeply compassionate, would you ever guess this Queen has a dark side that rivals all other courts?

Sit back, relax and discover the secrets, surprises and shocking truths of this Queen…

Element – Water (emotion, feeling, relationships)

Keywords/traits:

Emotional intelligence, healing, creativity, depth, intuitive, empathetic, compassionate, sensitive, in touch with emotions, holding a space, heart-centred, calm, receptive.

Symbols:

Water = emotional realm

Fish and mermaids = creatures who can dive deep below the surface and survive in the watery realms

Shell clasp and shell on back of throne = she can penetrate the hard protective shell and get to the gooey, vulnerable centre

Throne = she’s a Queen, meaning she’s attained a certain level of experience and mastery in the realm of feeling/emotion/intuition

weird cup = holding a space

Talents:

The Queen of Cups knows how to work with the emotions – how to process them, tap into their power and use them to heal. She’s fluent in the language of emotions and feelings, is a good listener and can help others tap into their emotions and intuition – holding a space for them by simply being present.  She always honours her feelings and intuition and emanates calmness wherever she goes.

At a party…

You’ll find her sitting in a corner, consoling someone who just broke up with their boyfriend. She’s more of a listener than a talker and her calm demeanour often draws in people who need to unload their emotional baggage. Complete strangers love opening up to her and telling her all about their problems! Secretly, she loves this as she’s not a fan of small talk. The deeper the conversation goes, the better.

In love…

She loves romance and having a deep emotional connection with someone special is very important to her. The sharing of feelings is a top priority for her but ironically she tends to attract partners who are cut off from their emotions and struggle with sharing openly. She loves the challenge of penetrating their defensive outer shell to get to their ooey gooey, vulnerable centre.

A lot of healing takes place in her relationships and for her, sex is a healing act where emotional connection is a must. However, she often finds herself stuck in the role of healer or always being the one who is emotionally proficient while her partners struggle with emotional disconnect.

In work…

Whatever profession the Queen of Cups chooses, she needs to feel a certain sense of creative freedom and to feel like she’s diving deep into something and not just scratching the surface.

She makes a great counsellor or therapist, mediator, healer, intuitive reader or teacher. Any job where she is helping people get in touch with their emotional side – like an acting coach or drama teacher – is well suited for her.

In money….

Since the Queen of Cups isn’t very materialistic and isn’t that interested in money, she tends to need a bit of help and guidance in this area. Her business senses aren’t great and her finances can be a bit of a mess unless she gets the assistance of someone whose more proficient in this area, like the Queen of Pentacles.

If she has the right kind of support and guidance, she actually has a very strong ability to manifest money out of thin air, especially if her emotions are aligned with her actions and intentions.

This Queen thrives on…

Going into tumultuous and emotionally messy situations and creating calmness and healing. She gets bored if everything is perfect and calm and needs a bit of drama in order to feel useful.

She also loves being around people who want to dive beneath the surface of things and explore the depths of their experiences. Deep conversations that lead to emotional healing are totally her thing.

She can’t stand…

Constant busy-ness and hectic activity! She appreciates having the time and space to get in touch with her feelings and doesn’t want to feel crowded or rushed.

Tasks that are repetitive and dull tend to sap her energy, as do shallow, materialistic people who just want to engage in small talk all day long.

She hates having to think about money or spending too much time tending to physical needs like cooking, vacuuming and getting her car fixed. If too much of her day consists of stuff like that, she gets snippy snappy.

Dark side of the Queen of Cups

Oh boy! This Queen, if denied all the things she needs to thrive and/or is pushed to extremes, she has a tendency to be emotionally manipulative.

She may get addicted to others emotional displays because when others lose control emotionally, she feels more powerful and in control. This can lead her to “stir the pot” and try to whip others up into an emotional frenzy. Her emotional expertise means she knows how to push people’s buttons and so her healing gifts can be used as weapons if she isn’t careful. She may not always be aware she’s doing this.

On the darker end of her dark side, she may even view other’s willingness to open up to her as a source of power, collecting secrets like trophies and using her position of trust in a destructive and abusive way.

Practices to embody this card:

– feel your feelings, let them flow, don’t attach, resist attaching a story to a feeling

– express yourself emotionally through journalling, writing a poem, acting, singing, etc

–share how you feel with someone

– practice active listening

-try listening more than you talk next time your with a friend (hold a space)

Journalling Questions:

♥ What part of her to do you relate to?

♥ Who do you know like this?

♥ Which of her qualities would you like to cultivate in your own life?

♥ Which of her traits do you want to minimize? Or watch out for?

Tell me your thoughts!

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Queen of Swords – Tarot Meaning Deep Dive

3 Comments / December 2022, tarot card meanings / By /

Welcome to part 2 of my 16 part series Meet the Court Cards – each week we will hang out with ONE court card and dive deeply into the symbols, personality traits, talents and dark side. This will be similar to my Major Arcana Meanings Deep Dive series, but we’ll also explore how each court card acts in the context of love, work and money.

I’ll give you specific ways to embody this card as well as some journalling questions to help you connect with this card on a more personal level ?

Today we’re diving into the Queen of Swords – she’s chilly, she’s whip-smart and let’s be honest, she’s a total bitch! And this is why she’s my favourite.

Sit back, relax and discover who this Queen really is…

Element: Air (thoughts, intellect, focus, communication)

Keywords/personality traits:

Intellectual, smart and witty, very observant, well read and  knowledgeable, a clear and direct communicator, brings clarity to a situation, focused, truth seeker, honest, organized, intentional and focused.

Symbols:

straight sword = straight laced, straight shooter, straightforward

sword = cuts through confusion and distractions to get to the heart of things / pointy = focus

butterflies (on crown and throne) = transformation

angel face (on throne) = purity and innocence

outstretched hand = perceptiveness (taking the temperature of the day, feeling what direction the wind blows)

blue sky & clouds = head above the clouds, clarity

Special Talents…

The Queen of Swords has a way with words (both spoken and written) and this is the medium through which she captivates and enchants her audience. She is a wonderful speaker and an eloquent writer whose words cut to the heart of the matter, transmitting a searing truth that sheds light on all the dark places.

Whether she is an investigative journalist hellbent on exposing the truth or a teacher dedicated to helping her students understand complex concepts, she brings the illuminating light of truth to whatever she focuses on.

She has a desire to dig into things, like a cat who hears a mouse in some far off corner of the house. She is tireless when it comes to doing research and her incredible organizational skills will leave most people in the dust.

At a Party…

You’ll spot her over in the corner, all alone and looking bored while she nosily eyes up the host’s bookshelf. It’s packed with Danielle Steele and Tom Clancy novels – she’s not impressed.

You may not connect with her right away as she can come across as a cold and distant weirdo who lacks a decent sense of humour…at first. She won’t laugh at your fart jokes and your intimate knowledge of Love Island (seasons 1 – 8) doesn’t impress her. But get to know her and you’ll find she is deep, bizarrely observant and a true treasure trove of nichey knowledge.

She’s up on all the trends but appears un-hip because she just doesn’t give a fuck, which actually makes her truly cool. She’s well read, has a ton of interesting opinions and just may be the perfect person to critique that smutty werewolf novella you just finished writing.

In love…

The Queen of Swords’ heart (and other parts) won’t throb until a prospective lover has proven their superior conversation skills. Being locked in a tense and breathless intellectual discussion is what gets this Queen all fired up! An intellectual bond must happen before any kind of romantic or sexual bond is even considered.

When this Queen is in love all she wants to do is talk, talk, talk! Erotic literature is her porn of preference, although she would never call it porn. She hates that word. So if you want in her bed, you must first get in her head!

In work…

The Queen of Swords is focused, determined and a bit of a perfectionist. She’s often a typical Virgo, sometimes paying a bit too much attention to detail!

She’s the kind of person you both love and hate to work with because she’s hard working and brilliant but is kind of a bitch and makes everyone look lazy. She often doesn’t have much of a life outside of work and she can be quite critical of others, although never as critical as she is with herself.

You’re most likely to find this Queen working as a lawyer, writer, speaker, teacher, researcher, data analyst, or a film or book critic.

In money…

While you’d expect the Queen of Swords to be rich, she really isn’t. Not because she’s incapable of making lots of money but because that isn’t where her deepest interests lay.

If you gave her $100 million dollars she’d still drive the same crappy car, wear the same frumpy clothes and eat out at the same hole-in-the-wall restaurants. The biggest change would be that she’d start buying hardcover books instead of using the library.

In order to thrive, the Queen of Swords needs…

A good book! If she doesn’t have a good book on the go, she just feels out of sorts. She needs to feel intellectually stimulated and for people to think she’s smart and capable. She likes to pretend she doesn’t care what others think, which is mostly true, just as long as they think she’s smart.

The Queen of Swords thrives when she’s able to organize, prioritize and make sense of things. And most important of all, she needs to be able to speak her truth at all times. If she feels she cannot do this, she will either begin to crumble or feel an explosive energy begin to build within her.

She can’t stand…

Dishonesty, superficiality, messiness & disorganization and above all else….idiots!

Dark side of the Queen of Swords

She can come across as cold, critical and overly intellectual. At her worst, she appears to lack emotion, creativity and spiritual connection, although what you see is not necessarily what you get with this Queen. Just because she seems emotionally cold, doesn’t mean there isn’t a fire of emotions burning beneath her cool, calm exterior.

This Queen can sometimes be too blunt and direct (she’s just speaking her truth!) and while she overflows with intelligence galore, social intelligence is the one thing she often lacks, making her the most socially awkward of all the court cards.

And let’s be honest – while there’s plenty to like about the Queen of Swords, she’s kind of a bitch and often comes across as being a bit too straight and uptight. She could really benefit from smoking a joint in the bath while reading some trashy romance novel, but you know she never will.

Embody this Queen:

-Write a letter, speech or lecture

-Make a to-do list

-Get into a good book

-Join a debate club, book club or philosophy group

-Practice speaking your truth

-Critique something (like a book, movie or play)

Journalling questions:

♥ What part of the Queen of Swords do you relate to?

♥ Who do you know like her?

♥ Which of her qualities would you like to cultivate in your own life?

♥ Which of her traits do you want to minimize? Or watch out for?

Tell me your thoughts!

Did you enjoy this deep dive? What aspect of the Queen of Swords do you most relate to?  Let me know in the comments below…

♥ Join me next week as I dive into the Queen of Cups – compassionate and kind, she’s also a good listener with a psychic streak  – she’s basically the perfect therapist or best friend! Hop on my mailing list so you don’t miss it!

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Queen of Pentacles – Tarot Meaning Deep Dive

12 Comments / November 2022, tarot card meanings / By /

Welcome to part 1 of my 16 part series Meet the Court Cards – each week we will hang out with ONE court card and dive deeply into the symbols, personality traits, talents and dark side. This will be similar to my Major Arcana Meanings Deep Dive series, but we’ll also explore how each court card acts in the context of love, work and money.

I’ll give you specific ways to embody this card as well as some journalling questions to help you connect with this card on a more personal level 🙂

Today we’re diving into the Queen of Pentacles –the most down-to-Earth and grounded of all the Queens!

Sit back, relax and discover who this Queen really is…

Element: Earth (physical and material stuff, home, body, money, health, sex, food)

Keywords/personality traits:

grounded, practical, down to earth, nurturing, organized, sensual and connected to her own body, patient, stable and consistent, a home body, what you see is what you get, does things in moderation, very connected to the plant and animal kingdoms.

Symbols:

pentacle = money/material realm/the body- 5 pointed star looks like a person

throne = her mature, powerful status (takes ownership of her domain)

plants = the earth, nurturing, plant kingdom

bunny = animal kingdom

red dress = blood/life giving bodily fluid/root chakra

Special Talents…

The Queen of Pentacles knows how to nurture and nourish herself and others in a physical way. She’s a good cook and is gifted in the healing realms.

She knows how to connect to her body and fully experience the sensual side of life through eating, sex, and movement. This lady looooves being in a physical body!

She also knows how to build a strong foundation, is organized and excels at keeping things running smoothly (like finances, schedules, her physical body).

At a Party…

While not the most exciting character, this Queen is always the most reliable. She shows up right on time and will stay late to help with cleanup. She knows how to enjoy good food and wine but never goes overboard so you won’t catch her getting drunk or behaving erratically.

She always brings a calm, grounded presence to any social gathering. You can always count on the Queen of Pentacles NOT to start a fist fight or get into a loud argument! She has a great sense of humour, particularly when it comes to crude jokes about sex or bodily functions. While the other Queens might not laugh at diarrhea jokes, the Queen of Pentacles certainly will!

In love…

Practical and grounded, the Queen of Pentacles looks for a partner that mirrors her stable qualities. Commitment and future plans are what gets her hot and bothered, rather than grand romantic gestures. So don’t bother with dumb cliches like a dozen red roses or sappy poetry – she won’t be impressed.

She knows the initial thrills of a relationship will fade with time, so she doesn’t get too caught up in it. She’s going for the slow burn. She’s not interested in drama or playing hard to get but instead will make her partner feel special with home cooked meals and sensual massages. Her affection is always expressed in a physical way, through hugs, back rubs and cuddles.

In work…

The Queen of Pentacles is happiest doing or creating something physical or doing anything that involves planning and organization. She is disciplined, hard working, reliable and organized – exactly the kind of person you want to work with!

This Queen is best suited to jobs like fitness instructor, physiotherapist, massage therapist, nutritionist, financial advisor, personal organizer, cook, potter or teacher.

In money…

While she’s gifted at managing money, you won’t catch the Queen of Pentacles casually playing the stock market or making any high risk investments. While she loves to indulge a little here and there, she isn’t a splashy spender and believes in doing everything in moderation.

She knows how to live within her means and maintain a comfortable financial in-flow and out-flow balance. Yes, she’s good at making money, but even better at managing it and balancing the books.

In order to thrive, the Queen of Pentacles needs…

Structure and planning! Life needs to feel purposeful and connected to the here and now, otherwise she will feel lost.

Her physical needs of three nutritious meals a day, daily exercise and frequent hugs must be met in order for her to be at her best.

She is happiest in beautiful and comfy physical surroundings – her home and office will be filled with plants, beautiful pictures, comfy throw pillows and always smell lovely. Whatever space she occupies will feel warm and inviting.

She can’t stand…

Unpredictability and change. While she can always adapt, the experience of change is un-grounding.

She dislikes flaky people and gets frustrated by erratic and impulsive behavior in others.

Environments that lack beauty and comfort (gov’t buildings for example) disgust her, and you won’t catch her eating mediocre food in a sub-par restaurant that has big screen TVs blaring everywhere. Yuck!

Dark side of the Queen of Pentacles

The worst part about this Queen is that she can be a bit too practical and boring. If she allows herself to get overly concerned with the material side of life, she loses the ability to dream and imagine, often ignoring the spiritual and emotional side of things.

Embody this Queen:

– Make a to do list!
– Exercise – dance, walk, lift weights – move your body!
– Cook a delicious and healthy meal
– Make a schedule or plan (meal plan, finance plan or fitness program)
– Give someone (or yourself) a massage
– Do some gardening! Put your hands in the dirt
– Spend the day cleaning and organizing your home (I like to jack into some terrifying true crime podcast and then fire up the vacuum!)

Journalling questions:

♥ How are YOU like the Queen of Pentacles?

♥ Do you know anyone who is like this Queen? How well do you get along with them?

♥ Which of her traits could you benefit from? Where in your life do you want to be more like this Queen?

♥ Which of her challenges or dark side can you relate to? Where in your life would you like to be less like this Queen?

Tell me your thoughts!

Did you enjoy this deep dive? What aspect of the Queen of Pentacles do you most relate to?  Let me know in the comments below…

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The World – Tarot Meaning Deep Dive

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Welcome to part 22 of my 22 part Tarot Meanings Deep Dive series – each week we explore ONE major arcana card and uncover it’s secrets, symbols and messages.

Today we’re diving into The World – the very last Tarot card in the Major Arcana! We’ve come full circle 🙂

Grab a notebook, pen, a hot cup of something good and settle in…

Keywords: completion, integration, wholeness, expanded horizons, celebration, voyage, flight/taking off, success, worldly, experienced.

Symbols:
nudity = innocence, freedom, comfortable in one’s own skin
purple ribbon = purple symbolizes divinity
“0” green wreath = coming full circle, The Fool, portal, cosmic egg/emergence
four heads in corners = the four elements, wholeness, integration
red ribbon infinity symbols (on wreath)
posture (dancing feet, open arms) = similar to The Fool

Dark Side: no dark side. This card is all about integration and bringing it all together. While other Majors can be though of as having two sides (like a coin), The World is like a sphere.

1) Completion

The World symbolizes the completion of The Fool’s journey and all the achievement, success and celebration that comes with it.

We began this series with The Fool – young, naive, trusting and optimistic, he sets out for an adventure not knowing what joys, terrors, pain and ecstasy await him. This journey takes us through all the Majors and with each card, a new experience is had and a new lesson is learned.

The World is the last stop on this journey and despite all her worldiness and experience, she’s looking bright, fresh and has the same open posture as The Fool. While The Fool’s optimism and open heartedness came from naivety, The World’s open heartedness is based on experience and spiritual understanding.

Journalling questions:

♥ Where in your life have you come “full circle”? (from Fool to World?)

♥ In what ways are you more worldly than your younger self?

2) Wholeness & Integration

The World is all about becoming whole, integrating all parts of ourselves and everything we’ve learned and discovered. No matter what experiences we’ve had, we come to recognize their value in developing our spirit. The World has a higher, spiritual perspective and so acceptance and integration is possible.

Journalling questions:

♥ What does “becoming whole” mean to you?

♥ What aspects of self or your life experience do you find difficult to accept and integrate?

3) Openness & Connectedness

Whenever The World shows up in a reading, we’re encouraged to expand our horizons, think globally and see the connections that are everywhere! Think big and know that you have an impact.

When The Fool sets out on his journey, he see’s himself as separate from the world around him, whereas The World sees herself as an integral part of something. She knows that she is in everything and everything is in her.

Journalling questions:

♥ If you weren’t limited by time, space or money, what would you do?

♥ In what ways are you staying small? What stops you from being more open?

♥ What helps you feel more connected with yourself, others and the world in general?

4) Voyage/flight/taking off!

Since The World represents the completion of a journey, it’s also the stepping stone into a NEW adventure! The appearance of this card can show that you’re ready for the next step. As you gain momentum and achieve lift off, where will you be flying to next? Where will your next journey take you?

Journalling Questions:

♥ What new adventure/journey/voyage are you ready for?

The Wisdom of The World

Out of all the Majors, The World is the most “wise” because she’s seen and experienced it all! Yet look at her – she isn’t haggard and jaded like you might expect, but appears fresh and innocent, naked and dancing with a smile on her face.

She has found a way to use her experiences, her struggles, her trials and tribulations, her joys and successes in order to grow and expand and gain a certain understanding – a higher perspective. No matter where you are, you are on a path that will eventually lead to The World.

Judgement – Tarot Meaning Deep Dive

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Welcome to part 21 of my 22 part Tarot Meanings Deep Dive series – each week we explore ONE major arcana card and uncover it’s secrets, symbols and messages.

Today we’re diving into Judgement – a very misunderstood card which seems more serious and terrifying than it actually is. Trust me!

Grab a notebook, pen and a refreshing bevy and settle in…

Keywords: rebirth, new phase, reinventing self/life, rejuvenation, inner or higher calling, awakening

Symbols:
coffins = limitations, old life, old self
arms open wide = open and ready to embrace new experiences
angel with trumpet = higher calling, soul’s calling
red cross = victory flag (victory over death)

Light Side: time to reinvent yourself, listen to your inner calling and start a new chapter in your life. A time of discovery, growth and newfound freedom.

Dark Side: not being able to ignore your inner calling any longer! No turning back after you’ve “awakened”.

1) Rebirth

When Judgement appears, it’s time to reinvent yourself and take a new approach to life, perhaps starting a new phase or chapter. This might follow a big event like a divorce, a birth of a child, losing a loved one, a near death experience, a health crisis, new job or moving to a new place, but not always.

Journalling Questions:

♥ When was the last time to began a new chapter or reinvented yourself?

♥ If you could redesign your life (and self), what would you do differently?

♥ If you could reinvent ONE area of your life, what would it be?

2) Awakening

Judgement is all about the dawning of awareness as you wake up and rise from spiritual slumber, becoming more aware of who you really are and why you’re here.

As self awareness grows, you begin to awaken to your life’s true purpose and discover new parts of yourself that you didn’t know existed. Sometimes events like the end (or beginning) of a relationship, death or other life crises can instigate this waking up process, but not always.

Awakening can happen in many arenas such as the spiritual, sexual, creative, psychic, etc.

Journalling Questions:

♥ When did you last experience an awakening? It could be a sexual, spiritual or psychic awakening or a sudden awareness and clarity about your life’s purpose. Or something else entirely.

♥ How did that awakening change your life?

3) Inner / Higher Calling

At certain times we feel called or pulled in a certain direction – to take a particular path or to make certain changes and take specific actions. These can be big, like quitting your job, moving to a new location or having a child or they can be small, like signing up for a class, reaching out to a friend or picking up a particular book.

Hearing this calling involves getting still and quiet and listening to our intuition. It also involves trust, taking a leap of faith and taking action.

We are always guided throughout our lives, whether it’s your Higher Self, spirit guides, ancestors or God, it’s important to find a way to tune into this higher guidance so that you can live an inspired life!

Journalling Questions:

♥ When in your life have you felt a strong calling and followed it? What happened?

♥ What do you feel called to do right now? What direction is pulling you?

The Wisdom of Judgement

Judgement tells us to wake up and listen to our deep, inner calling. Shake the sleepiness and earthly distractions our of your head and pay attention to the soft, quiet voice of your soul which is always guiding you. Doing so will allow you to discover who you are and why you’re here and begin a new, inspired chapter of your life.

Let me know in the comments below… when was the last memorable “Judgement” phase of your life that allowed you to re-design and re-invent your life (or a part of your life)?

♥ Join me next week as we dive into the very last Major Arcana card…The World!

You can find all my previous Tarot Meanings Deep Dives right here!

The Sun – Tarot Meaning Deep Dive

8 Comments / June 2022, tarot card meanings / By /

Welcome to part 20 of my 22 part Tarot Meanings Deep Dive series – each week we explore ONE major arcana card and uncover it’s secrets, symbols and messages.

Today we’re diving into The Sun – the most positive, radiant, joyful card in the Tarot deck. After all the drama of The Moon, it’s a welcome relief!

Grab a notebook, pen and a cup of something hot and settle in…

Keywords: Joy, positivity, happiness, optimism, outgoing, extroverted, energetic, playful, innocent, radiant, expansion, inner child.

Symbols:
The Sun = radiance, yang energy, daytime, warmth
Reg flag = victory
Naked child with open arms, riding a white horse = being open to life, innocence
Sunflowers = earthly representation of the Sun
Stone wall = old limitations that you’ve managed to break free from

Dark Side: feeling pressure to be always ON and UP, forcing yourself to be “positive” and optimistic all the time, getting burnt out as a result of too much extroversion.

Light Side: playful and optimistic, all will be well, everything is working out!

1) Joy & Optimism

The Sun is all about saying YES to life! Greet life with your arms open and look on the bright side. It’s about finally reaching a place in your life where you feel your burdens evaporate and feel a sense of joy and excitement about life. Despite all that’s happened in your past you know that everything is going to be okay.

Journalling Questions:

♥ Think of a time when you felt this optimistic and positive…

♥ What stops you from being this way?

♥ What helps you get into Sun mode?

2) Radiant, Expansive Energy!

The Sun is about directing your energy outward and shining your light on the world! It’s an extroverted card that runs counter to more introverted cards like The Moon, The High Priestess and The Hermit. The Sun is a powerful symbol of the radiant, expansive, yang-like energy in the world and it encourages us to open up, take action and share a part of ourselves with the world.

After we pass through the shadowy mystery of The Moon and into the full light of The Sun, epiphanies and aha! moments begin to happen, allowing us to break free of the things that kept us small and limited (represented by the stone wall). We did it! We’re free! Now it’s time to wave our victory flag!

Journalling Questions:

♥ What makes you feel expansive? Outgoing? Energized?

♥ What does “shining your light onto the world” mean to you? How do you do this?

3) Playful & Innocent

The Sun invites us to be playful and to not take life so seriously. Get in touch with your inner child – be willing to look at life with fresh eyes, laugh, play and celebrate! This playfulness, joy and innocence is available to everyone, regardless of what they’ve been through.

It’s interesting that The Sun comes after all the really tough cards like The Devil, The Tower and Death. While The Fool’s optimism may come from youth and inexperience, The Sun’s optimism is fully earned and may even be a result of having weathered the storms of life.

Journalling Questions:

♥ What does it mean to be playful? How can you cultivate more playfulness in your life?

♥ What is your relationship with your “inner child” like?

♥ Exercise – go outside for a walk and look at everything as if you’re seeing it for the first time. Resist the urge to name things or categorize things – keep an open mind and engage with the world as though it is all new to you. See what happens!

The Wisdom of The Sun

The Sun tells us that NOW is the time to let our inner light shine outwards. Now is the time to tap into our extroverted side share ourselves with the world. Regardless of the darkness we may have experienced in the past, the bright, joyful innocence of The Sun is always within us, waiting for the right time to be freed and burst forward.

The Moon – Tarot Meaning Deep Dive

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Welcome to part 19 of my 22 part Tarot Meanings Deep Dive series – each week we explore ONE major arcana card and uncover it’s secrets, symbols and messages.

Today we’re diving into The Moon – a card of mystery, dreams, unconscious influences and that which is hidden!

Grab your journal, pen and a cup of tea and settle in…

Keywords: unconscious, subconscious, mystery, unknown, what is hidden, cycles and patterns

Symbols:
Crayfish (emerging from the water) = our primordial state, what we evolved from

3 layers of earth (light green, dark green, blue mountains) & a path (similar to Temperance) = 3 layers of consciousness (unconscious, subconscious and conscious)

2 towers (which also appear in Death) = a gateway into the unknown (similar to the 2 pillars we see in The High Priestess and the 2 towers in Death)

Dog & wolf = domesticated vs wild self

Moon = dim light, cycles which tie in with tides and menstruation

Dark Side: Being controlled by inner forces you don’t understand, things hidden, confusion, not really understanding yourself or why things are happening, feeling fear.

Light Side: An invitation to dive deep below the surface and explore your unconscious self and the world of dreams, intuitions and psychic abilities. Pay attention the the cycles and patterns in your life as a way to know thyself.

1) Unconscious & Subconscious Realms

The Moon reminds us that there’s a huge unconscious component to everything – think of an iceberg – what you see is just the tip, but the portion that is under water is so much bigger. It’s this unconscious part and it’s fears and desires that is often the driving force behind our motivations, feelings and actions.

The Moon invites us to go inward and explore this part of ourselves, through dreams, intuition, connecting with our “wild side” and honouring our instincts. Things like hypnosis, lucid dreaming, dream interpretation, meditative journeying, free writing and even some psychedelic substances can help one meander through this mysterious realm and make all kinds of fascinating discoveries.

Journalling Questions:

♥ What themes, symbols and emotions often appear in your dreams?

♥ Think of a time when your wild, instinctual, animal side came through strongly….How can you honour this part of your self?

2) The Hidden, Mysterious & Unknown

The Moon tells us that there is so much we don’t know – what we are aware of is just our limited perspective. There are layers, complexities and events of which we aren’t privy to and to walk through life thinking we know it all is foolish.

Imagine walking through a garden at night, with just the moonlight to guide you. Things are partially illuminated with many shadows around. You might imagine you see monsters or other creepy things. You see some details but not all. As the sun comes up, everything is fully illuminated and you may see that what you though was a giant spider is just a flower and what you thought was a crouching monster is just a shrub. Now you have the full picture and things look very different in the light of day.

The Moon encourages us to honour the mystery and accept that sometimes we cannot know everything. Some mysteries will remain unsolved and sometimes we’ll remain in the dark until the time is right. There is wisdom in realizing you do not know.

Journalling Questions:

♥ What big mysteries would you like to solve? What big unknowns would you like to make known?

♥ What is your relationship with mystery and the unknown like? Do you struggle with not knowing? Do you try to forcefully uncover things? Or are you able to relax and enjoy the mysterious and wait for things to be revealed in due time?

3) Cycles & Patterns

The Moon symbolizes the lunar cycle, which is tied to the tides and fertility cycles and is itself a symbol of the cycle of waxing and waning. It encourages us to notice the cycles that occur in our lives and to honour them, whether it’s the lunar cycle, the menstrual cycle or cycles of energy, creativity and flow.

The Moon also reminds us that we have cycles and patterns within our personal lives that are often sub or unconscious (for example, anger, addictions, self sabotage and relationship patterns). Many of our habits and patterns are tied to a sub or unconscious need or desire. For example, spending money as soon as you get it might be tied to an unconscious fear of having money taken from you or getting in trouble for hoarding.

Simply recognizing the repetitive and cyclical nature of things and seeing a pattern is the first step in bringing the unconscious up into the light of the conscious. This is how we begin to know ourselves and unravel the mystery of ourselves! It’s interesting to note that the lunar cycles (and other cycles) often serve to churn up unconscious energies, fears and issues so that they can be seen and worked through.

Journalling Questions:

♥ What cycles do you feel most prominently in your life right now?

♥ What habits or patterns do you notice in yourself? What unconscious fears or needs might they be tied to? Is this fear or desire just yours? Or is it part of the collective unconscious?

Wisdom of The Moon

The Moon tells us that life is mysterious and WE are mysterious! While we cannot know everything, we can dive deep and begin to explore. Our personal unconscious is a gateway to the collective unconscious and by coming to better know ourselves we can better understand others and the world around us, allowing some of the old fears to melt away.

Do not be afraid to journey inward for that which you do not understand will continue to cast terrifying shadows and play tricks on your mind if you never cast the light of your consciousness upon it!

 

 

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