Intuitive Action

From the Sun and Moon Tarot, the King of Swords; from the Wisdom Keepers Oracle, Intuition:

          It makes sense that this King would choose a draft horse for his ride; he likes his horse like he likes his facts - strong and heavily grounded. Ideas are useful when they can be practically applied as solutions. And being a proponent of truth, he's definitely looking for hard evidence, not emotional drama. Intuition is an interesting pairing with this King as many consider it to be a bit 'woo-woo' or mystical. But researchers have proved otherwise. Intuition is the ability to know something without analytical reasoning. It bridges the gap between conscious and unconscious; it is instant access to past experience, cumulative knowledge, and present cues. It is not instinct, which is an unconscious, innate (not learned) tendency toward a particular behavior that leads to self-preservation. Nor is it insight, which deals with solutions rather than judgment (yes/no). Researchers have found that a positive mood (not angry or fearful) improves the accuracy and precision of intuitive judgment. In this the King of Swords would excel, knowing that emotional imbalance would impede his decision-making skills.

When a thirsty man comes to you, what do you do? The first thing that occurs to you: give him water. This is intuitive action, acting without desire or attachment. 

—Colin Beavan