Sunday, January 24, 2016

Two of Swords – Listen to your heart

Anna K Tarot Two of Swords Ten of Pentacles

Today’s card is the Two of Swords from the Anna K Tarot. Instead of the usual blindfolded woman the man in the depiction is walking away from his swords. Maybe he is hoping when he pretends they are not there he doesn’t have to deal with them. But it is obvious this isn’t working: the sand from the beach outside has found its way into the room, the floor is cracking, the waves high and from the anxious look on his face I am sure he knows. It is a new moon, the perfect time for new beginnings and facing his responsibilities 

Often when we try to make up our mind with only our intellect our decision doesn’t feel quite right. A little voice starts nagging us. Although we have decided, we are still doubting if we did the right thing. Only when head and heart are both being heard a balanced decision can be made and the man in Two of Swords  can go home to the Ten of Pentacles, where he can enjoy the simple things of life with his family. There he will experience a peace of mind which he thought he had lost in the tidal waves of the stormy sea.

10 comments:

  1. I like that Anna used the waves of the ocean to emphasize the emotional pull of our thoughts. Sometimes I do need a "thought break" before I can make a wise decision. :)

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    1. A "thought break"that's good expression. Just being aware of what we feel about something without labeling those feelings instantly :)

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  2. These are beautifully illustrated cards! I love them!

    Mmmm that little nagging voice. Wow that's been a hard lesson I'm still learning! Made some big mistakes, some that came back to bite me in the past because I didn't listen to that voice. So important to pay attention. Thank goodness I've gotten better at listening of the years.

    Youth is wasted on the young!

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    1. Yes and they are so colorful!
      Me too! Quieting my noisy mind to listen to the soft voice within is still hard
      "Youth is wasted on the young!" I love that!

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  3. It's an old saying my mother used to say. <3

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  4. Wow, there is a great connection in the images of both cards - the man appears to gaze into the 10 of Pentacles.. what could he be thinking..? :)

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    1. "I have been doubting for too long. My wife has started a family with someone else" :)

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  5. Hi my dear Ellen! I agree, he knows... but sometimes we "choose not to see" and it's a heavy bag in the back. And getting the balance is the key, he will find it! :) Big kiss dear friend and thank you for your lovely posts! Have a great year!!!

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    1. HI LM, thanks for you lovely words. Making the right choice is so alleviating for our soul
      Have a wonderful year too my friend

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