The cards pictured are from the Crowley Thoth Tarot Deck.
The Knight of Swords and Art
The Knight of Swords represents a sharp and clear mind. It helps us regain focus when we feel distracted or clouded. The bright energy it embodies will aid us in taking much-needed next steps.
The elements of fire and air in this card give us a quick and powerful boost to get things done. It will even help us find solutions to problems that have felt too tricky or complicated.
The Knight of Swords encourages us to tackle tasks we have been postponing. These unfinished errands or projects can increase stress levels and contribute to negative thoughts.
What steps can you take this week to alleviate your stress? How can you sharpen your focus and dive into your work? And, is there one task you can eliminate from your to-do list?
Keeping a clean and organized space during difficult times can boost our spirits. Achieving our goals and gaining clarity can result in a more positive outlook.
The second card we are working with is Art. This card is about the process of combining and harmonizing forces in our lives. It is about taking smaller pieces and creating something larger through collaboration and creativity.
The Art card features a beautiful figure blending fire and water to create a new and more powerful substance. She is practicing the ancient art of alchemy and is calling us to do the same.
Take a moment to reflect on your life and consider the following questions: How can I amplify my voice by collaborating with another person or organization? What can I cultivate or enhance through a partnership? How can I merge my different passions into something greater and more impactful?
During a memorable session with a client, she received this card. I shared with her that it symbolized the potential for a dynamic and inspiring creative partnership. I emphasized that such a collaboration could pave the way for remarkable success, igniting her aspirations and unleashing new possibilities.
She didn’t share many details about her life during the reading, but a few weeks later, she messaged me to say she had quit her job to pursue a more creative passion. In her new career, she collaborates with various artists and entrepreneurs and has truly found her calling.
The Art card had given her the confidence and push needed to take that risk. It’s a card that inspires our own creativity and personal growth.
How do the card’s imagery and the process of alchemy inspire you? What do you feel the Art card is calling you to do? How can you take steps to embrace your creative energy?
Mantra for the week: I feel focused and inspired. I welcome creativity and collaboration.
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