From the Badgers Forest Tarot, the Queen of Swords; from the Gemstone Oracle, Fluorite:
When people have emotional problems, they go see the Queen of Cups who helps them work with their feelings. When people are frustrated and can't find a solution, they go see the Queen of Swords; she doesn't really care about feelings because she's more concerned about finding the root of a problem and offering a shovel to dig it out. She's often the last resort - no one likes to have their blind beliefs, lack of perspective or unskillful habits pointed out. Fluorite's name describes its fluorescence, or the ability to glow under ultraviolet light. Metaphysically, it is said to promote learning and proficiency. The Queen of Swords would give such an endeavor two thumbs up, encouraging those who seek her advice to stop giving all their attention to their feelings and see for themselves what is going on unawares in their mind (often fueling their emotions).
As I see it, the mind is like a single point, the center of the universe, and mental states are like visitors who come to stay at this point for short or long periods of time. Get to know these visitors well. Become familiar with the vivid pictures they paint, the alluring stories they tell, to entice you to follow them. But do not give up your seat - it is the only chair around.
―Ajahn Chah
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