Alright, let’s talk about my sit-down with the Queen of Swords today. Pulled her this morning in my daily draw, and honestly, my first reaction was a bit of an internal groan. Not because she’s ‘bad’, but because I knew she was calling me out on something.
So, I grabbed my journal and the card, sat down with my coffee. First thing I did was just look at her. Really look. In my deck, she sits tall, holding that sword straight up, looking right at you. No nonsense. The sky behind her is clear, maybe a few clouds, but it feels sharp, you know? Like a crisp autumn day after a storm.
My Initial Thoughts
What immediately came to mind? Boundaries. Clear communication. Truth, even the uncomfortable kind. And yeah, maybe a bit of that cutting wit. I thought about recent conversations where I’d maybe softened my message too much, trying to people-please instead of just saying what needed to be said. The Queen doesn’t do that. She’s got clarity like a well-sharpened knife.
Putting it into Practice
I decided I needed to tackle a tricky email I’d been putting off. It involved giving some direct feedback that wasn’t exactly glowing praise. Normally, I’d spend ages trying to phrase it just right, cushioning the blow, worrying about the reaction.
So, here’s what I did:
- Kept the Queen of Swords card right next to my keyboard.
- Took a few deep breaths, trying to channel that clear-sky, sharp-focus energy.
- Asked myself: What is the core truth here? What needs to be communicated, without the fluff?
- Drafted the email focusing purely on the facts and the necessary points. Kept emotion out of it, but wasn’t cold either – just direct.
- Read it over, asking, “Is this clear? Is it fair? Is it true?” Not, “Is this nice enough?”
Hitting ‘send’ felt different this time. Less anxiety, more… resolution. It felt like I’d finally cleared the air, at least from my end. There wasn’t that usual lingering worry about being misunderstood or causing offense because I felt I’d been honest and straightforward, which is exactly her vibe.
What I Took Away
This whole exercise wasn’t about being harsh or mean. It was about intellectual honesty and clear boundaries. The Queen of Swords reminded me that sometimes, the kindest thing you can do is be direct. Beating around the bush just muddies the water and often creates more problems down the line.
It felt good, actually. Like I’d stood a bit taller, owned my perspective. She’s a tough teacher sometimes, this Queen, but her lessons are always valuable. Definitely needed that push today. It’s a work in progress, this boundary stuff, but having her show up felt like a necessary check-in.
