GOD OF SWORDS:
You’ve discovered the wonder and power of The Flowering Mind, the purveyor of enlightenment and truth. The God of Swords shows a jellyfish-like creature resembling a brain and the beginnings of a nervous system, floating across an ethereal space, a rainbow of light shining down on it. The creature has grown a flower with seven eyes from which it can see different dimensions of the surrounding world and is cutting a large magical mushroom with a powerful Sword. Like the Goddess, this card radiates deep knowledge, truth, understanding and intuition during a search for truth, answers, meaning or purpose. But while the Goddess is still reaching the peak of her powers, the God of Swords has fully embraced their creative potential and purpose. The God lives and learns beyond its human body and form; their legacy and impact on the world has no bounds. The God isn’t just respected, but worshipped. This card is a sign that you have reached peak mental and creative clarity, and that people are watching and listening to what you have to say, or that someone around you — most likely an expert in finance, business, psychology, engineering, spirituality or a creative medium — can offer you the exact wisdom, direction and insight that you are missing and seeking.
IF YOU’RE FEELING BLOCKED:
The God of Swords represents the finding of an ultimate power or authority — but it might also represent a great misuse of power or authority, an invitation to stand up to authority and blaze the trail to revolutionary change. Perhaps instead of an expert or a guide, you’ve crossed paths with a powerful manipulator or deceiver — or you’ve allowed your own ego to become the manipulative deceiver. Too much power always corrupts, so you must look at yourself closely. Is someone cutting you down to build themselves up, or are you cutting someone down to raise yourself up? Are you trusting the right people? Can the right people trust you? When you’re not sure who to trust, turn the trees, the Earth and Mother Nature. Step into nature, as it does not lie.
CREATIVITY EXERCISES:
Imagine a conversation with a mountain, a flower, a tree or a rock - what would it tell you? What would you tell them?
Create something based on the theme of Enlightenment
Create a tribute to a person or idea that has inspired you in your life
Create 10 new kinds of mushrooms, each one designed based on a different personality trait that can be used to manipulate or persuade others.