Swords may be known in some decks as: Knives, Daggers, or Spades, among other designations.
As the suit associated with the Air Elemental, Swords is defined by: East, Spring, Sunrise, Yellow/White, Spirit, Intellect, Breath; and the suit governs: Strength, Power, Conflicts, Worries, and Intellect.


Ace


Meaning...Triumph, victory, power to achieve goals, strength, break-through, success, wisdom, clarity of mind, intellectual power, conquest, mental agility, strong mind and great determination, strength of will, taking determined action, enlightenment, truth.

Reverse...Obstacles, inaction, embarrassment, tyranny, hindrance, plans delayed.

Key Words...Victory, strength, power, determination, truth.


Two


Meaning...Balance of opposing forces, truce, cold analysis in decision-making, harmony of power, tensions ease, temporary solutions, emotions repressed for decision, stalemate, armed truce, tensions beneath the calm, dipolmacy.

Reverse...Duplicity, indecision, tentative peace, misguided/malicious advice, lies, treachery, false friends, frustrated efforts to resolve a situation.

Key Words...Tensions ease, balance of opposites, vital decision, diplomacy.


Three


Meaning...Striking out on a new path, unfinished business, absence, separation, conflict/talks clears the air/resolves problem, new path requires courage, consider options before acting, lack of communication brings sorrow, disappointment.

Reverse...Fear of loss, confusion, imposition of own ideas, regrets, treachery results in loss and suffering, beware of malice nearby.

Key Words...New path to unknown, separation, unfinished business, conflicts.


Four


Meaning...Tensions ease, gathering thoughts and strength in solitude, rest from stress/period of struggle, introspection, fatigue, recuperation from illness, repose, replenishment, patience, security through readiness, negotiation, orderly peace, conflict temporarily resolved, energy grounded, not the time to make definite plans, period of self-cleansing and releasing the emotional burdens of others.

Reverse...Discretion needed, enforced seclusion, illness, excluded from former associates, care in renewed activity, taking precautions.

Key Words...Rest, vigilance, orderly peace, recuperation, cleansing, patience.


Five


Meaning...Injured self-esteem, overcoming challenges, assimilating ideas, force used for good, overwhelming obligations, courage, positive attitude turns around a negative situation, reprioritize for success, face own limitations, blaming others for failures, parting due to ideas, struggles, antagonisms reveal personal courage.

Reverse...Fear of defeat, vacillation, spite, power dissipated, empty gains.

Key Words...Injured self-esteem, forcefulness gains goals, honourable struggle.


Six


Meaning...Leaving troubles behind, overcoming difficulties, journey, success after worry, making a decision ends worries, long term planning, starting a new life, focused mind, new ideas open new opportunities, new knowledge alleviates limitations, success from self-sacrifices.

Reverse...Turmoil, displacement, problems ignored, hindered, self-sabotage.

Key Words...Journey, leaving troubles behind, overcoming difficulties.


Seven


Meaning...Strategy, success through perseverance, diplomacy and tact, new plans, creative action, confidence, fortitude, hope, interactive communication, able to defend oneself in a difficult situation, taking easy solutions.

Reverse...Deceit, plans postponed, frustration, inadequate diplomacy, betrayal, indecision, poor advice, quarrels.

Key Words...Strategy, perseverance, tricky situation, clever approach, careful decisions.


Eight


Meaning...Feeling entrapped, stay the course, patience needed, goals only temporarily obstructed, feeling hurt by criticism, scholarship dispels rumour and gossip, discovery of truth, untrustworthy gossip and rumour, indecision, distractions, difficult choice or dilemma needs time for resolution, frustration, possible illness.

Reverse...Temporary relief through distancing rather than solutions, fears end, new options, improved health, self-imposed restrictions.

Key Words...Dilemma, stay the course, patience needed, ignore rumour.


Nine


Meaning...Anxiety, plans about to be realized despite worries, understanding alleviates worries, issue needs resolution, actions need to be based on clear thinking, fears out of proportion to reality, feeling isolated, patience needed.

Reversed...Doubt, deception, feeling oppressed by troubles, opposition to ideas raises self-doubts, impaired communications.

Key Words...Anxieties, unfounded worries, plans about to be realized.


Ten


Meaning...Difficulties end, abilities proven after a struggle, wisdom gained, end of present troubles, the worst is over, making a fresh start, honest assessment of situation, troubles conquered, exhaustion, sadness, able to finish a difficult task.

Reverse...Ideas not workable, be wary of the plans and actions of others, going along with what cannot be changed, disappointment.

Key Words...End of present troubles, proven ability to defend ideas, fresh start.


Page


Meaning...Vigilance, insight through careful observation, scrupulous preparation, learning a skill with practice, knowing what is wanted, discretion, news that brings understanding, practicing language skills, beginnings of independent thinking, perception, ready to take action or resolve an issue.

Reverse...Cunning, deceitfulness, spying, unfinished projects, lack of preparation, taking inappropriate shortcuts, obstructions to learning, unforeseen events, change of plans.

Key Words...Insightful, readiness for action, communication skills, vigilance.


Knight


Meaning...Sudden changes, self-assurance, incisive career activity, courage, conflict between old and new, intelligence, strong balance of power between ideas and implementation, bravery, skill, capable, heroic action, temporary chaos resulting from changes, action has begun, no more delays to accomplishing goals, penetrating mind and ideas, goal-focused.

Reverse...Headstrong, impractical ideas, conceit, unprincipled action to achieve goals, deception, quick-tempered, adventurer.

Key Words...Swift action, sudden changes, ability and courage, self-assured.


Queen


Meaning...Keenly perceptive, quick-witted, independent, intellect expressed through language, taking action, a determined and focused mind, thoughts manifested, breaking free from restrictions, self-determined, self-protective.

Reversed...Impractical, suspicious, spiteful, isolated, negative, ill-tempered.

Key Words...Independent, insightful, perceptive, determined, language skills.


King


Meaning...Authority, legal action, judicial power, professionalism, decisons made and ideas implemented, will, determination, shrewdness, application of scientific method and thought, alert intellect, career satisfaction, objectivity.

Reverse...Indecision, tyranny, domineering and willful, plans and ideas resisted, impractical, selfishness, a malicious person.

Key Words...Authority, legal action, implementing decisions, determination.




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