August 23, 2020
Deck used: Everyday Witch TarotKnight of Swords
“Charge!”
- “Ready or not, here I come.”*
- “The Knight of Swords is coming–best get out of his way! Unless, of course, he is here to sweep you off your feet. The knights are all about movement, this one more so than the others. Once he gets an idea in his head, there will be no stopping him. Of course, if he is on your side, you may not want him to. The Knight of Swords is a capable ally, determined and focused. Maybe a little too focused, in fact, since he can be hard to stop once he gets going. If you are going along for the ride, expect to feel the wind in your hair and see the ground far underneath your feet.*
- Things to consider: When the Knight of Swords appears in a reading, he often represents an impetuous younger man. There are times, however, when he is the knight on a white horse, riding in to rescue him or let him rescue you. Or you could just watch him chase that idea, whatever it is. Unless, of course, you have an idea of your own you want to chase, in which case, charge!*
16. The Tower
“Chaos and Destruction-Things Go Boom.”
- Sometimes things have to crash and burn to make room for something new and better.*
- A fairy-tale tower lies in smoking ruins. The one side is a witch with a mischievous look on her face, a wand behind her back with tiny sparks shooting out of it. A black-and-white cat peers cautiously out from underneath some nearby bushes. The witch is wearing a black pointed hat and a black cape, and both the cape and her long dark hair are blowing in the wind created by the explosion. The feeling of the card is wild and chaotic but not depressing. In fact, you suspect that perhaps this witch has purposely blown things up. You just can’t for the life of you figure out why.*
- Life rarely runs smoothly, but there are times when it seems as though our entire existence is crashing down around our ears. Jobs are lost, relationships implode, we lose friendships that we treasured. Some of this is just life; after all, as everyone knows, stuff happens. But much of the time, that chaos and destruction has to occur to make room for something new and better. Take heart. Try to see the positive in even the worst situation. You can survive the blast.*
- Things to consider: Depending on where this card falls in the reading, the explosion may already have happened, you may be in the midst of the chaos, or disaster may still be on its way. If the tower has already gone boom, what can you learn from the experience? What new and positive things can rise out of the ashes of what you have lost? If you are in the midst of the mess, how can you cope better or who can you ask for help? If the crisis is on the horizon, how can you prepare better now that you know it is coming? Look deep, and you may find that you already knew there was something you had to let go of, no matter how difficult the process might be. What can you build out of whatever remains?*
Eight of Wands
“Things are Really Happening Now!”
- There are moments when things come together and take on a life of their own, creating a momentum that’s hard to stop. This may be one of those moments.*
- The eights tend to be about movement, some of it more productive than others. The Eight of Wands in particular is about events that have been set in motion. This may mean new starts or a time when things are happening that seem to be out of control. The trick is to ride the wind and turn that forward motion into something that works for your benefit.*
- Things to consider: This card may indicate that something in your life is moving pretty swiftly. Did you set something in motion on purpose? If so, this card is a good sign that it is going your way. If you feel like you are being swept up in events someone else set in motion, that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Just ask yourself what you can do to make the best of whatever is happening. New beginnings can be exciting, and anything could happen now. This might be a good time to figure out what you want, and use this energy to move in that direction.*
Three of Swords
“Oh, My Achy Break Heart.”
- Sometimes heartbreak is unavoidable. The least you can do is learn from it.*
- The Three of Swords is one of those cards that can’t possibly mean anything other than bad news. As the picture suggests, it is an indication of hurt and heartbreak, often brought about by poor communication or just plain malice. It may signify betrayal or simply a broken heart. Either way, all that can be done is to pick up the pieces and try to learn something from the situation so you never end up back here again.*
- Things to consider: If this card is in the past position, it suggests that previous heartbreak is influencing how you view the world. Is this a good thing, keeping you from getting hurt again, or is it holding you back from trusting others? If it is the present–ouch. So sorry. Maybe the situation can be repaired with better communication? Probably not, though. So what can you learn? If it shows up in a future position, maybe you can act now to prevent a crisis–or, you know, run away.*
*From <Guide to the Everyday Witch Tarot>