We are all living life with different struggles. We are all navigating life, and though we travel our own paths, we encounter the same themes and realities under different circumstances. A tarot deck is representative of the spectrum of the human experience. Each card in tarot has a traditional meaning and each deck the creator’s interpretation of that meaning. Kaila Wilde uses her knowledge and interpretation of the tarot as a personal growth tool and to create an affirmative statement + note to keep us lifted and to remind us that we are not alone.
Each week, take what you need. Leave what you don’t.
Some Sundays, I step away from my standard affirmation/reflection/application format and just go with whatever flow I’m feeling. We refer to said notes as Wilde Cards ;)
Card: Knight of Swords
You must be able and willing to clearly express yourself in order to be a strong communicator.
The heart of communication is expression. If you don’t learn how to appropriately express what you are thinking and feeling or how to relay information then you truly don’t know how to communicate with others effectively. In order to express yourself with the most clarity when communicating, you should be able to answer these questions:
What is it that you want to express?
How do you want to express it?
When would be the best time to express it?
Communication is comprised of so many components - expressing, listening, audience, tone, etc. Much of your best communication will take place when you accordingly consider and address these components. Specifically as it relates to expression, you may not always be able to ensure how someone will interpret how you express yourself, but you can and should do your part to ensure that what you are attempting is your best effort to be clear.
You must be able and willing to listen in order to be a strong communicator.
Just as important as your ability to clearly express yourself is your ability to listen. In this context, listening includes hearing and paying attention. One of the main objectives of communication is to gain understanding and listening places you in the best position to do just that.
You will want the people you are communicating with to listen when you speak and you should offer people who communicate with you that same courtesy. Listening is one way you show someone your respect or concern for what they are expressing enough to give them your attention. Trust is built when you listen. Concern is demonstrated when you listen. Communication is stronger when you listen. If strong communication skills are a priority for you then the ability to listen and listen carefully must constantly be practiced. Listening is communication.
Tarot Card from The Lioness Oracle Tarot