💭Mundane Meaning of Minor Arcana | Suit of Swords & Wands📖
Disclaimer: These are all my personal observations over the years. If this post gets a minimum of 100 likes, I will continue with the minor arcana next. With a proper context, we can connect the dots to what the cards are pointing out.
Ace of Swords: sudden "oh crap" moments, blunt feedback, you're right about that, traffic disputes, green signal, yelling at TV, watching TV, late-night notifications, editing messages, writing, alerts, fact check, news, correcting someone, noticing what others missed, reviews, critic, legal notices, filing a complaint, proofreading, confrontation, memo, public opinion, poll, overhearing, a discovery, snap, going viral online.
2 of swords: puts the "pro" in procrastination, ignoring calls/ messages/ people, ghosting, unread emails/messages, staring at phone, overanalyzing, flipping coins to decide, choosing between people, avoiding eye contact, holding grudges quietly, hesitations, comparing prices or people, scanners, pausing, needs vs wants, deciding what to wear, stuck in checkout line, negotiation, splitting attention, twin birth, C-section, "maybe later" thoughts.
3 of swords: crying alone, weeping in the shower, tears, left on read, others ignoring you, staring out the window, sighing in traffic, tears, literal heart surgery, heartthrob, heartbreaker, missing hugs, sad music, detox drinks, regrets, whispering, stained clothes.
4 of swords: rest, nap, bed, mattress, sleepy, weekend, Sunday, staycation, vacation, time off, quiet room, binge-watching alone, lying on couch, sleeping in, unplugging phone, meditation, therapy, therapist appointment, physiotherapy, medication, pills, pharmacy runs, herbal tea, recuperating from cold, sick day at home, watching clouds, forest walk, cabin retreat, earplugs, reading in bed, soft music, eating slow, bedtime routine, anesthesia, sedation, snoring, hospital stay, overdose, side effects, safe place, quarantine, terminal illness, disease, sleep - inducing.
5 of swords: online clapbacks, stolen credit, petty fights, office politics, friend letting you down, online trolling, work disputes, losing board games, awkward social encounters, shame, embarrassment, feeling exposed, scolded, criticized, stolen credit, misunderstandings, gossip, being talked over, minor accidents, stubbing toe, spilled coffee, broken items, ripped clothes, torn pages, rejection, petty revenge, getting fired, violation, selfish, cult like behavior, ruined groceries and supplies, nihilistic thoughts, lost bets, funerals, minor disasters, beaten up, sneezing allergies, disrespected, racism, discrimination, chemical spills, polluted thoughts, angry, scapegoat, abuse, violent fantasies, watching true crime.
6 of swords: travel, ferry, long drive, flight, road trip, packing bags, suitcase, backpack, train station, airport, new neighborhood, unfamiliar streets, solo ride, planning, commute, relocation, apartment move, leaving ex, divorce, separation, estrangement, avoiding toxic people, fresh start, stepping out, changing routines, settling in, solo time, new city, letting go, moving on, avoiding social media, traffic, streets, navigation, minor hassles, packing boxes, mailing things, therapy appointments, errands, grocery bags, public transport, waiting in line, minor delays, organizing stuff, long distances, boundaries, pest control, care center, vet clinic.
7 of swords: sneaking, hiding, lying, avoiding confrontation, skipping work, leaving chores undone, taking shortcuts, cutting corners, minor theft, borrowing without asking, peeking at messages, checking someone’s phone, secret texts, ghosting, avoiding friends, leaving early, dodging calls, dodging responsibilities, skipping meetings, leaving assignments incomplete, hiding money, sneaky errands, avoiding neighbors, spying online, lurking social media, deleting messages, hiding purchases, not paying bills on time, making excuses, ignoring rules, not listening, lying about who they are and where they live, pretending, sweeping it under the rug, incognito mode browsing.
8 of swords: stuck, trapped, unwanted attention, burden of fame or being watched, BDSM, victim mentality, you are the problem, anxiety, mental maze, panic, escape room, criticism, negativity, burned toast, stuck in a queue, broken appliance, misplaced wallet, stuck in elevator, stuck in rain, banning, barriers, bracelet, watches, wristbands, unpopularity, people booing, elimination, doing things to stay relevant, plumbing, shut, slam, locks, keys, jail, cage, snakes, cabinets, leash, rope, knot.
9 of swords: operation, what ifs, emergencies, imagining the worst, embarrassment, shame of one's past, insomnia, nightmares, empty fridge, things missing, anxiety through the roof, headache, forgotten, lewd thoughts, tragic news, grief, not smiling, dark circles under eyes, biting nails, messy hair, mumbling to self, staring at phone in the dark, restless, needless worries.
10 of swords: watching a movie, laser surgery, live drama acts, celibate, accidents, surgeries, mocking, total disaster, su*cidal thoughts, obsession with someone, celeb obsession, fan fiction, book series, riches to rags, damaged reputation, on trial, collapse, fired, underpaid, bankruptcy, court hearings, fines and penalties, panic attacks, trembling, eviction, public shaming, divorce, cancelled, thrown out, unemployment, horrible, indefinite, ice, snowflake, sub-zero temperature, ice cream, freezers, final, never ending, mental disorder.
Page of swords: surveillance, sing, witness, watch videos, eyelids, eyelashes, solving puzzles, answering quizzes, polls, trivia, interview, interrogate, record, footage, scan, audio, snippet, browsing, labs, mathematics, documentation, hint, clue, fingerprint, technical, engineer, hacker, programmer, internet, online, website, geek, keyboard, monitor, screen, influencer, moody, photocopy, duplicate, voice artist, copycat, impostor, mind boggling, DNA, genetics, rumor, gossip, chatbot, plastic surgery, gender neutral, elastic, eavesdropping, AI, blood test, needle, torch light, pens.
Knight of swords: just do it, filing forms, desk work, directions, brainstorming, breakdown of a topic, energy drinks, emails, exhaustion, fast typing, grocery lists, glitches, hiccups, hurry, homework, inquiries, browsing, seeking jobs, junk mail, meetings, knocking on doors, whistling, lectures, loud neighbors/people, nagging, quick fixes, queries, rush hour, reports, running late, printing, microwave ovens, reminders, rewrites, tasks, timelines, urgency, updates, U-turns, unexpected calls, reprimands, voting slip, speeding, visits, verification, vacuums, voice messages, workload, Wi-Fi issues, warnings, x-rays, year-end reports, sticky notes, zipped folders, zoom calls, zero patience.
Queen of swords: alarm clock, accuracy, announcement, labels, fences, forms, facts, Google searches, eye rolls, details, explanations, decisions, cutting off, hang up phone calls, mother-in-law, divorcee, hints, humor, blunt, honest, selective kindness, logic, lectures, professors, teachers, lawyers, online seller, notes, Netflix, opinions, leader, outlines, precision, paperwork, priorities, rules, reviews, critic, quotations, speaker, loud speaker, tidy spaces, unsolicited advice, agenda, coffee, bills, inbox, invitations, interrupt, keeping track, quality check, prepping, check lists, to do lists, silence.
King of swords: court, PowerPoint slides, spreadsheets, chair squeak, boss, interviewer, correcting spelling mistakes, laptop, running on caffeine, wristwatch, pen clipped to pocket, quick shower, styled hair, dictionary, weather apps, paying bills on time, reading manuals, terms and conditions, measuring, ironing clothes, setting alarms, bookmarks, TV remote, shoes, bag, clock, receipts, umbrella, coat, lamp, lock, cup, plates, desk, refill, highlighter, stapler, granola bar, calendar, wipe, wash, hands, shoestring, jacket, toast, shelf, folder, window, sandwich, lunch.
Ace of Wands: sunrise, fresh produce, boiling, kettle, yoga, jogging, running shoes, front door, railing, elevator button, bicycle bell, helmet, frying pan, spatula, jar, pin, oven, milk, water bottle, butter knife, sunscreen, lemonade, towel, BBQ, patio, lawn, cooler, fruit bowl, new spark, updates, following, new recipe, DIY, picnic, repair, nail polish, pancakes, IKEA, home decor, hot drinks, restart.
2 of wands: maps, globe, passport, internet, budgeting, appointments, emails, calls, browser tabs, route, window, sunlight, shadows, turning, choice, opportunity, Plan B, doodling, sketches, colors, Pinterest, scrolling, street corners, stretching, grass is greener on the other side, slight smile, small sigh, charger, magnet, socks, bench, scissors, ruler, bus stop, corridor, balcony, ATM booth, same-sex.
3 of wands: waiting for results, delivery packages, minor success, find out phase, glancing at clock, moving, waiting for someone, shuffling songs, long distance relationship, blueprint, ribbon, sequel, series, another location, courses, let the world know, design, expert, follow-up, prediction, update, timer, notification, stopwatch, tape, marker, chart, graph, pen/pencil, journal, planner, toolbox, equipment.
4 of wands: celebration, milestone, cheerleader, party, gatherings, family business, cakes and desserts, wine and such, clothing and accessories, wedding photos, twin flame, home, reunion, bow, vineyard, near waterbodies, drape, wedding services, muse, store clerk, barista, florist, flowers, receptionist, maintenance, childhood friends, stage.
5 of wands: back and forth flirting, many suitors, showing off to stand out, cubicle, meeting, cafeteria, PR team, traffic, comment section fight/drama, complaint, IT support, gym, intern, trainee, peer, rival, sports, games, amusement park, tent, hiking trail, group photos, scandal, risk, controversial opinions, protests, riots, feuds, chemistry, army.
6 of wands: pride, democracy, mainstream, winner, ego, celeb status, hyping up, consumerism, consumption, public eye, followers, handshake, pat on the back, high five, thumbs up, killer smile, recognition, compliments, ceremony, parade, festival, local fair, local election, audience, emojis, banner, social media likes, comments, share, reply, presentation, bulletin, post.
7 of wands: standing one's ground, defend, hold line, negotiate, debate, justify, clarify, voice, criticize, review, countryside, show off, 15 mins of fame, daily labor, meat, spicy food, boots, farm work, wild animals, livestock, macho.
8 of wands: electronic devices and appliances, gadgets, circuit, battery, stormy season, wildfire, fast drive/ride, matches, lighter, arrows of love, arrows of jealousy, airport, one-sided attraction, hyped, tobacco, sauna, volcano, seasonal allergies, heat stroke, veins, nerve cells, redhead, tomato, Fahrenheit, Celsius, Kelvin, injection, redhead, beehive, boiling, fried food, junk food, steroids, stimulants, chemicals, factory, ant colony, bow and arrow.
9 of wands: guarantee, warranty, equipment, test of time, marathons, defense, guarded, security guard, tool, antibiotics, reservoir, management, tool kit, shield, safety, precaution, vaccines, immune system, barrier, checkpoint, warehouses, forklift, military general, helper, patrol officer, gate, monitor, watch, observe, close to finishing line, final step, last hurdle, scout, supervise, oversee, milestone, protect, scrutiny, trail, exams.
10 of wands: mountains, hills, backpack, solo hiking, trekking, burdened, heavy weight, back pain, bad posture, overworking to death, roof, ceiling, sacrifice for success, baggage, shovel, shutdown, wheelbarrow, overestimate, bull, ox, maximum, loans, mortgages, debts, manage it all, health issues, load, construction, weightlifting, deficiency, cutting corners, shipment, delivery, package, truck driver, handyman, suitcase, briefcase, obligation, deadline, end of the day, laundry day, multitasking chores, carrying multiple bags, stacking, no free time.
Page of wands: beautiful/handsome, photos, celeb status, outsider, publicity, narcissism, ego, vanity, movie industry, haircut, delivery, fax, telegraph, post, info, good news, photogenic, beauty industry, headlines, reporter, journalist, letter, subscribe, influencer, snack break, order online, experimenting, squirrels, hamster, pigeon, blogger, young professional, student, intern, takeout meal, pizza slice, social media, article, magazine, photoshoot, shopping online.
Knight of wands: morning commute, last-minute trip, switch, city streets, downtown, bumping into someone, crash hard, party hard, sprinting, booking tickets, rapid fire messages, signing up, impulsive shopping, spendthrift, dog barking, birds flying, athlete, clout chase, energy drink, bubble tea, trend, fast food, navigation, maps, opinions, social media post, DM, travel sites.
Queen of wands: center of attention, black cat, dominance, proper diet, nutrition, vitamins, minerals, supplement, rules the roost, political, modest, mentor, salad, homemade, custom-made, hygiene, polish, tidy, hostess, display, demo, wholesome, grooming, pedicure, manicure, skin and hair care, pets, wardrobe, stylish, sergeant, drill, instructor, coach, socialite, deodorant, mirror, tourist attraction.
King of wands: identity card, badge, safety vest, blazer, boots, car, vehicles, business, owner, principal, high-level positions, my way or the highway, conference, barbershop, community hall, city hall, boardroom, spokesperson, marker, whiteboard, marker, steak, burger, protein bars, thermostat, fries, whiskey, police dog, mascot, rooster, hawk, chain emails, motivational quotes.
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