Endings, Betrayal, Painful transition, Overwhelm, Rock bottom, Suffering, Resurrection, Finality, Rebirth, Surrender, Consequences
10 of Swords Crystal:
Chiastolite - emotional stability, grounding, transformation, balance, harmony, protection, transition, guilt, courage, inner strength, faith
This unique crystal is also known as the "Cross Stone" or "Fairy Cross". The name "Chiastolite" is derived from the Greek word "chiastos," meaning "crossed," due to the characteristic cross pattern that appears on the stone. Chiastolite is known for its strong grounding properties, making it an excellent stone for stabilizing one's energy and emotions. It can help you stay centered during challenging times, endings and difficult transitions. Chiastolite possesses the power to transform negative energies into positive ones. In metaphysical circles, Chiastolite is considered a protective stone against negative energies, psychic attacks, and curses. Its natural cross pattern is believed to act as a shield against harm. Interestingly, it is a symbol of faith and protection and has the power to protect the user from the devil's influence. Due to its association with protection, it is often carried as an amulet to ward off evil spirits and curses. Indigenous peoples of South America use this sacred stone in shamanic practices for protection and spiritual insight. If you need help in bringing harmony to the spiritual and physical aspects of your life, this crystal can make it easier to navigate life's ups and downs. In modern crystal healing practices, Chiastolite is used to aid in overcoming feelings of guilt and fear and assisting in facing challenges with courage and resilience. It assists in releasing old patterns and attachments, aiding in the process of personal transformation and growth. Chiastolite is often used in meditation to help individuals ground their energies and connect with their inner strength. It can be placed on the Third Eye or Root Chakra to facilitate a sense of balance and protection.
10 of Swords Healing Herb:
Wormwood (Artemisia absinthium) - purification, protection, banishing, smudging, cleansing, psychic abilities, lucid dreaming
This fascinating herb is often associated with purification and protection. It is believed to have the power to cleanse spaces, objects, and individuals of negative energies, making it a valuable tool in rituals and ceremonies aimed at banishing harmful influences.
Wormwood is said to stimulate psychic abilities and enhance one's connection to the spiritual realm. It is often used by those seeking to deepen their intuitive and clairvoyant faculties. It has a reputation for enhancing dream work and lucid dreaming. It helps you remember your dreams more vividly and gain insights from the dream world. Simply place a small sachet filled with dried wormwood leaves under your pillow or beside your bed to help you remember your dreams more vividly and gain insights from your dreams.
You can use wormwood to facilitate communication with spirits or entities from other realms. It is thought to open a channel for receiving messages and guidance from the beyond. This herb is a perfect alternative to white sage smudging. Consider carrying a small sachet of dried wormwood leaves in your pocket or wear it as an amulet to protect yourself from negative energies, psychic attacks, and harmful influences. You can create an anointing oil by infusing wormwood leaves in a carrier oil for anointing candles, talismans, or yourself before rituals or ceremonies to enhance your magical and protective intentions. Interestingly, absinthe is an alcoholic beverage that is made with wormwood. This spirit is associated with creativity and inspiration among artists and writers. However, it is also controversial due to its purported hallucinogenic effects. Finally, wormwood can be brewed into a tea, used as incense, infused into bath water or enclosed in a crystal and herbal sachet that you place around your home for protection. When using wormwood for any purpose, it's essential to exercise caution and respect its potency. Wormwood contains thujone, which can be toxic in excessive amounts.
Love's Tarot Journal Entry:
My family has betrayed me in the worst way possible. My father was the 10 of Swords in my life. While he was secretly turning me, his little girl, into his personal sex slave, he simultaneously dropped crumbs of negative ideas and beliefs about me to the rest of the family. He's been dead for many years but the legacy that he began lives on. Today, several decades later I no longer associate with my core family. Many years ago, I began to notice how I would always leave family gatherings feeling angry, lost, and depressed. After my mother took me to court with her retired lawyer husband and my ex-husband by her side to take away my baby girl of 12 years old it was clear to me that my family no longer deserved to have me in their lives. One by one, I spoke to all my brothers during this process. Each one of them decided I am horrible and deserve to be shit on even in my death. I have never been given any clear reason for their hatred and loathing of me. I strongly suspect, as the family scapegoat, that their projected feelings about me are really all about themselves. In my self-respect, there is no way I can continue to have them in my life. They put those swords in my back but everywhere I go I find people who love and honor me and are more than happy to help me remove the swords. In his efforts to discredit me as I speak out about my evil monster father, he rolls in his grave and I am writing this blog for everyone to hear my truth.
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