The Sneak Stays Faithful

My boyfriend came over relatively bright and early this morning. It was 'sunglasses weather' out there today and for the most part, I was uncomfortable in my coat. We picked up my friend and her son after midday and all went to two friend's joint birthday party. One of them held it in her very nice home, where she had pulled two tables out into the garden for us to sit and eat.

It was one of those afternoon's that you just couldn't fault. The hostess has one of the most endearing and bright personalities I have known. She is kind, funny, interesting, and extremely generous. Her attributes have been lovingly passed on to her three daughters; two of which, my boyfriend and I talked to into this evening, before it got too chilly to sit outside and everyone moved indoors. In a nutshell, there was a great group of people at the party. I didn't drink much, but had a bit of a headache, so by 7pm, was eager to come home. It was not how I had planned it, but I guess it saved me from myself. I can get a bit excited at parties.

There is a little conflict between today's cards. I have to say that in the past, I have never really been too fond of either. That King of Swords has always seemed a little too rigid for my liking and lacks flexibility, and I have never wholly trusted the guy in the 7 of Swords; most probably because I read so much over the years about him being an adulterer or a thief.

I often link the King of Swords to Justice and that is how I see him today, with his sword erect like hers. He also reminds me of the clean Ace of Swords, which cuts through confusion and emotion to find a rational and honest answer. For today, the card is linked to my needing to talk to a friend with honesty and to not get caught up in emotions or fantasy. The King of Swords is mature and can not allow himself to be swayed by others or what could be. It was time to tell it how it is, even if I did cushion my words in kid gloves to some extent, due to the sensitivity of the issue and rawness of her emotions. The guy in the 7 of Swords does not always need to be a sneak in our life. He might very well be us, taking a few steps away from everyone or keeping something to our self. Ironically, he might represent staying faithful to my friend's needs at the expense of others.


Illustrations from The Radiant Rider Waite by Pamela Coleman Smith, recoloured by Virginijus Poshkus