Ace Of Swords

Powerful clarity as the root of the swords, the ace brings a great deal of raw power and energy. a sword cuts through a web of scaffolding, holding up all the cloudy pieces of our identity; perceptions, conversations, facts, dreams, and ideas. when the ace of swords appears in a reading, it means that there is a rare chance for clarity. it will cut through these subjective realities, revealing a truth, an insight, or a new approach for which you have been waiting. pay attention to your words and thoughts. knowledge does give you power but without a little reflection, it can quickly turn into delusion. meaning: mental clarity, a great force of work, a fresh approach, strength, longterm success, determination, ambition. reversed: mental obstacles, excessive force, catastrophe, denial, shame.

Two of Swords

inner conflict there is a conflict between your heart and your mind, and the strategies you have in place are unsustainable, strained, and precarious. you are managing skillfully but will soon be exhausted. you must do something; it is not a position one can hold indefinitely. though a stalemate might appear to be better than defeat, the issue can no longer be ignored. pause, take inventory, and find your way through the struggle. meaning: wasted energy, failure to make a decision, denial of reality, a compelled choice, unselling circumstances, repressed emotion. reversed: a stalemate concluded, trickery, deception, dishonesty.

Three Of Swords

A shattered heart IN ITS COLD AND STORMY ENVIROMENT, THE THREE OF SWORDS INDICATES THAT YOU'RE TAKING YOUR FIRST STEPS INTO A NEW AREA OF LIFE... AND YOUR HEART IS GOING TO BE ABRUPTLY BROKEN. A PIERCING TRUTH OR OCCURANCE IS IMMINENT AND YOUR LIFE WILL NOT BE THE SAME, ONCE IT HAS HAPPENED. IT WILL HURT, BUT IN RETROSPECT, YOU SAW IT COMING, AND IF HONEST, IT'S ACCOMPANIED BY A SENSE OF RELIEF. meaning: a painful truth revealed, a separation or loss involving love, betrayal, heartbreak, emotional numbness, personal growth through disappointment. reversed: CONFUSION, A REFUSAL, AN UNCOMFORTABLE INTERACTION, REGREAT, UNSETTLING SUSPICION, OVER INTELLECTUALIZING.

Four Of Swords

a quiet space the four of swords is often known as the meditation card. it indicates that you are in (or have just gotten over) a difficult time and you need to rest, reflect, and reconnect with yourself. when we are troubled, our minds play tricks on us, imagining hopeful escapes or tragic demises. quieting your mind is an act of humility which allows you to enlist divine intelligence -- your true voice. it won't make the problem go away, but in the end the space of stillness, you can bring freshperspective and invite new ideas to appear. meaning: a time to quiet the mind, respite from difficulty, recuperation, engaged listening, release, gratitude, a return to your center. reversed: an increase in stress, harmful persistence, busyness and activity.

Five Of Swords

tainted victory in the five of swords, two glum figures stand in the background defeated, while the victor balances tenuously on his spoils. the smirk on his face reveals a prideful lack of humility while the distance between him and the others is highlighting the alienation he has created by winning. victories get polluted when your personal integrity is compromised. nobody actually wins in this scenario and the backlash can be horrible. make sure you are paying attention to the whole picture. broaden your vision and honor your principles. it will pay off in the long run. Meaning: a tenuous victory, bullying, shortsightedness, profit at others expense, manipulation, dishonorable behavior, humiliation. reversed: cunning, ambiguity, meaningless achievement, weakness.

Six Of Swords

new beginning The six of swords announces the end of a difficult situation and the beginning of a new future. a woman, with the assistance of a ferryman, bravely set out for a new shore, escaping the dark and murky circumstances of her past. her willingess to ask for help frees her from the drama and allows assistance to appear, providing an opportunity for healing and comfort. transitions can be disorienting, but turst that the worst of the obstacles have passed. it will all begin to make sense very soon as calm waters provide you with stability and safe passage. meaning: overcoming adversity, shedding of the past, an imminent beginning, a request for help that brings resolution, a return to harmony, travel or a journey. reversed: old patterns of behavior that prevent progress, an impasse, stubborn self-reliance, a postponment of a decision or a journey.

Seven Of Swords

a questionable risk like the intention of this thief, the meaning of the seven of swords relies on the circumstances (of other cards) surrounding it. depending on the context, his actions could represent dishonesty ... or bravery. in any case, a risk is involved and he must deal with the unexpected. in tense moments like these, be conscious of your values and which ones you emply. there are times when you may have to grab the blades to succeed, but knowing your objectives and your motives will minimize the damage. meaning: deceit, betrayal, courage, an innovative risk, partial success, a potential loss. reversed: good advice or counsel, justice, uncertainty.

Eight Of Swords

blind fear a woman finds herself in a truly difficult situation that she imagines to be impossible. there is a way out but she has closed her eyes -- lost in mental bondage, concerns, and regrets. the eight of swords reminds you that life brings obstacles and adversity, but if you open your eyes, you recognize that your worseenemy is fear: the blindfold is transparent and the swords are illusory. when focus shifts to reality, it is time to acknowledge it -- feel the pain, show courage and move on. you must move on. meaning: mentally trapped, self-doubt, immobility, a seemingly impossible talk, obliviousness to one's blindness. reversed: release, trusting in oneself, freedom from regret, seeing beyond fear, courage.

Nine Of Swords

Imagined misery a man wakes from a nightmare, stil caught in the shadows of anxiety. his fears, concerns, and regrets point sharply at him like sinister focus. his thoughts have piled up in his sleep, steeped in worry and doubt, creating a very intimate brand of misery. he can feel the darkness closing in. the nine of swords challenges you to sift reality out from the imaginary. irrational thinking, like dreams, can become cynical. deal with the facts and ground yourself in the rational -- your peace of mind depends on it. meaning: imagined or inflated concerns, worry and anxiety, muddled thoughts, being overwhelmed, a crippling cycle, irrational suffering, sleeping difficulties. reversed: logic, contentment, humility, diligence, rumor, doubt.

Ten Of Swords

final release a man crouches on his knees, surrendered, exposed and pierced through his body. the sun (either rising or setting) hints an an ending or a new beginning. the ten of swords represents a conversation or a view in your mind that has grown very, very old -- past the point of being useful. rest assured, you (and others) have struggled with it long enough. let it go. a conversation that was once about possibility has now become stale and lifeless. no one can force you to give it up, but surrendering this idea will create space for something new and it may just change your life. meaning: an end to an outdated way of thinking of being, surrender, betrayal, forgiveness (of others and self), liberation from past. reversed: momentary benefit, pride to a fault, self-righteousness.

Page Of Swords

bold curiosity the page of swords is one of those youths who's almost too smart for his own good -- some whisper the world "prodigy". like a blur of information, he wants to know everything now. others less insightful than him would be annoying, but he learns quickly and shares it all -- logically, thoughtfully, and freshly. though he is just beginning to find his own truth in the world, his vision is dead on. he's got something to say and he's ready to say it, full of insight and confidence. meaning: a mental risk-taker, curiosity, strong insight, skill at uncovering what's concealed, eager confidence, intellectual innovation, important or unexpected news. Reversed: an inability to cope with the unexpected, a fraud, ill-prepardness, childish cruelty, vulnerability or weakness, unfortunate circumstances.

Knight Of Swords

Intellectual Agility IF KNIGHTS ARE HEROIC, RESTLESS, AND FANCY THEMSELVES INVINCIBLE -- THE KNIGHT OF SWORDS EMPOWERS ALL OF THESE THINGS -- AMPLIFIED. REPRESENTING THE ADOLESCENT SPIRIT, HIS INTENTIONS ARE PURE AND PASSIONATE, BUT THEY CAN ALSO BE IMPULSIVE, QUICK TEMPERED, AND AT TIMES, CARELESS. HE LOVES A GOOD MENTAL CHALLENGE, BUT HATES WASTING HIS TIME. IF AN IDEA IS PRACTICAL, THOUGHTFUL AND WELL PLANNED, HE WILL NAVIGATE, ACHIEVING CREATIVE AND RAPID SUCCESS. meaning: BOLD SOLUTIONS, ANALYTICAL AGILITY, RAPID CHANGE, TENACIOUS IDEALISM, HASTY ACTION, CUNNING. reversed: apathy, self-righteousness, thoughtlessness, arrogance, unreliable behavior, extravagance, and trivia.

The Queen of Wands

Sharp Grace THE QUEEN OF WANDS has seen it all, knows it all, and unfortunately, has suffered more than her share of sorrow. fiercely devoted to those she loves, she will nurture ideas and conversations with crystal clarity, using reliable facts and candid (if not harsh) honesty. Careful to protect herself, she is not known for her warmth, but if it's answers you seek, she is the one to solve them. don't wast her time or betray her: she will coolly cut you down -- with poise and a smile. meaning: great wisdom distilled from joy and sorrow, power and grace, self-reliance, strict discipline, short-lived happiness, a harsh truth, guarded strength. Reversed: intelligence used cruelly, intolerance, pettiness, a gossip, deception, argumentativeness.

King Of Swords

wisdom and integrity the king of swords has reached the height of his professional life. a powerful person of esteem, he has honed his ability to control his mind and holds all people to the higest of ideals. his brilliant intellect generates endless energy while his reputation for fairness earns him the trust of others, especially when they are faced with difficult decisions. through viewed as cold by some of his cloest relations, his ability to forecast results and consequences far into the future makes him an indispensable ally. if you are open to a fair decision (even if it's not in your favor) his counsel will be essential. meaning: wisdom that is both perceptive and intelligent, a fair decision, integrity, harsh and sound advice, one who has earned authortiy, analytical creativity. reversed: selfishness, oppression, threat, callousness, stubbornness, scheming.