From the Cosmic Tarot, the Nine of Swords; from the L'Oeil de Lotus, Spring:
Q-TIP: Quit taking it personally. ~Al-Anon
A man crouches in pain and fear as swords rain down, serpents slither and buildings crumble. The companion book states this card represents someone who perceives themself as a victim of malice beyond their control. There is no doubt that the world can hit us with metaphorical hailstones at times. But what often makes things worse is that we feel whoever has set these things into motion has a personal vendetta against us. We can get so caught up in our hurt and anger at the other, we forget to take care of ourselves. Spring suggests an awakening, an ability to see anew as if through a child's eyes. It reminds us to ask, "What if it's not really about me?" This doesn't mean people aren't accountable for their actions, but it does allow our emotions to settle so that we can see the situation more clearly and respond appropriately.
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