Today we're featuring and exploring the Queen of Swords, the thirteenth card of the Sword Suit in the Minor Arcana.
The Queen of Swords is the thirteenth card in the Swords Suit of the Minor Arcana and presents the third court card of the suit.
In many ways this card embodies the best of what hypomania brings to me with the illness of my Bipolar. I feel free to speak my mind and my brain moves at rapid speeds. In this state, it's the only time I'm quick to laugh – both at myself and the world.
However, life has taught me much. I know there is a darker side to all things, even in this. I can't lie to myself or others and say everything is just fine. There can be no pulling of punches here. I need to be quick in bolstering my self-care and asserting my advocacy. If I don't, I'll worsen and my illness will progress either into mania or depression.
But this doesn't mean I can't enjoy what I have or make use of what I have to the best of my ability right now. Yes, I need to manage it but I should also put it to good use while it lasts.
As far as other areas of life, this card tells me that I need to use similar methods of assessment with a dose of humor. I can't always take everything so serious all the time. It's taxing and boring. There is much to be said in the wisdom of laughter.