Why do I keep pulling Swords cards in my tarot readings?
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calmWaves42
I've recently started exploring tarot and have been pulling cards daily to familiarize myself with them. Some days I draw just one card while other days it's a full spread. Lately, I've observed that I'm pulling Swords cards a lot, especially in full spreads where it's mostly major arcana and Swords. I tend to spend a lot of time in my head, and I've been working on a particularly intense project at work that I think might be influencing my readings. I'd love to hear from more experienced readers about this phenomenon.
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The Swords are all about the mind and thoughts, which makes sense since you mentioned being in your head. Just remember to shuffle your cards really well! I usually do a carpet shuffle for a thorough mix, then follow up with a bridge shuffle three times and a riffle shuffle three more times to prevent any sticking together.
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You might want to try some grounding exercises or body work to really get in touch with your feelings. Starting a new creative project could help balance the energy and might shift the cards you pull.
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I’ve been reading tarot for 30 years, and trust me, you’re doing a lot of mental gymnastics! It can really be exhausting when the cards reflect your thought processes so much.
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That sounds totally normal! Swords often represent mental processes, analysis, and self-dialogue, so pulling them a lot aligns well with what you're experiencing. It seems your deck is reflecting your current mindset and helping you think things through more consciously.
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I've been reading for about a month and had a week where I kept pulling Wands, but now I’m experiencing a similar thing with Swords. It seems to happen mostly in daily readings while my longer spreads have a more balanced mix.
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