In Harmony with Others ~ Rune and Tarot for 19 Nov 2016
The suit of Swords represents our intellectual presence, or how we convey our truth to the world around us. Princesses seem to be coming up more than anything lately, the Princess of Disks twice, suggesting that much is in the process of becoming. Drawing another Princess for today’s reading, this time the Princess of Swords, reinforces that feeling of becoming. How will we communicate our message to the world? Wunjo, the wish rune, suggests that a feeling of happily ever after, of joy and harmony with others should be of influence.
The Princess is in the process of becoming, learning what works and what doesn’t, at times responding with reckless abandon. She stands ready, sword in hand, emerging from the dark clouds of deceit, brilliant light illuminating her path. The Princess seeks to balance her more aggressive tendencies with her intellect, balancing her intensity with diplomacy.
Like the Queen of Swords, the Princess prefers to cut through illusion, having no time for pettiness and strife. Whereas the Queen can’t really be bothered anymore, the Princess of Swords is focused on her growth and development. The influence of Wunjo counsels her to consider her words, her expression of self to others. Extending compassion and joy to those around her will soften the direct effect of her words, for at times her honesty can be difficult to hear.
It’s easy to go it alone as they say. But because we begin in collective consciousness, we typically want to manifest that same energy while in form. And as we all have experienced, that’s sometimes easier said than done, because periodically we end up in conflict with others. The energy of the Princess of Swords is intense and can easily get away from her. Neither the Princess or the Queen of Swords suffer fools all that well, the Queen taking a more off with his head approach to the nonsense she experiences. The Princess on the other hand tends to get into it with others. She needs to use the harmonious influence of Wunjo to temper her more assertive side, working in harmony with others to achieve her desired goals.
You know, something our new president-elect could benefit from. That and staying off Twitter.
Blessed Be
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