Swords

Front 1

Ace of Swords

Back 1

Raw power, victory, breakthroughs, mental clarity, force, new ideas, strong will

A card of courage, new ideas, mental breakthroughs and clarity. The confusion is cleared and you have a balanced mind. Cut away the excess, and focus on your goals

Hint 1

A sudden breakthrough of clarity awakens your soul.

Front 2

Ace of Swords reversed

Back 2

Reversed: lack of clarity, injustice, hostility, confusion, chaos

Hint 2

An unclear path will lead nowhere until you stop and regroup.

Front 3

II Swords

Back 3

Indecision, need for balance, blocked emotions, lacking information, stalemate, choices, truce

Two of swords about being stuck with a difficult decision and being afraid to proceed. However, lack of action may make the situation worse. A decision must be made, but only once you have all the needed information.

Hint 3

A daunting decision to be made; go with your heart.

Front 4

II Swords Reversed

Back 4

Difficult decisions, painful revelations, betrayal, emotional/mental turmoil, indecision, confusion, information overload

Hint 4

Do not overthink it; avoid the confusion of so many opinions.

Front 5

III Swords

Back 5

Heartache, Grief, love triangles, separation, rejection, emotional release, painful separation, sorrow, grief

Three of swords indicates a time of pain and heartbreak, however, encourages you to use this pain as a lesson learned. Accept your loss, release the pain and move on with the past behind you.

Hint 5

Pain and sorrow today brings out great strength tomorrow.

Front 6

III Swords Reversed

Back 6

Healing, releasing pain, refusal to let go, loneliness, optimism, forgiveness

Hint 6

Time to forgive and release the pain you can leave in the past.

Front 7

IV Swords

Back 7

Passivity, recharging, rest, seclusion, contemplation, recuperation, relaxation

Take a breather, and spend some time replenishing your strength. Refresh your mind with meditation and calm spaces.

Hint 7

Trying times leave you a moment to rest and reflect.

Front 8

IV Swords Reversed

Back 8

Restlessness, Stress, stagnation, burn out, lack of progress

Hint 8

Restless spirits reveal the dire need to take pause and regroup.

Front 9

V Swords

Back 9

Conflict, hollow victories, treachery, loss, defeat, win it all costs, tension, betrayal

Pick your battles wisely, and think before you act. Five of swords is about tension and disagreement with others. Even if you’ve won the battle, you may have still lost by hurting others

Hint 9

Winning is not all that it seems when friendships perish.

Front 10

V Swords Reversed

Back 10

Unresolved conflicts, re-opening wounds, negotiating, willingness to change, past resentment

Hint 10

The peak of conflict opens your mind to compromise and peace.

Front 11

VI Swords

Back 11

Moving on, transition, recovery, regretful but necessary transition, right of passage

A somber card, about picking up the pieces and moving on. Regretful but necessary transition but one that will be it if it to you in the long run.

Hint 11

The next chapter will begin when you let go of the past.

Front 12

VI Swords Reversed

Back 12

Reversed: unresolved issues, and ability to move on, resistance to change, carrying baggage

Hint 12

Holding onto baggage will hold you back from moving on.

Front 13

VII Swords

Back 13

Upright: deception, betrayal, selfishness, secrecy, stealth, being a lone wolf, getting away with something

The seven of swords is about deception, and being sneaky about a situation rather than facing it head on. It may be you, or someone in your life who is going Behind the backs of others. When drawing this card, be sure to reflect on your intentions and make sure they are pure.

Hint 13

Betrayal revealed when the descepter lets down his guard.

Front 14

VII Swords Reversed

Back 14

Ignoring advice, breaking old habits, self sabotage, mental challenges, breaking free

Hint 14

The first step forward calls you to break free from old ways.

Front 15

VIII Swords

Back 15

Self imprisonment, isolation, restriction, being powerless

You may feel restricted and powerless, but these are things that you’ve imposed on yourself. You may have to face a difficult decision, but you must release those constraints before doing so. Be honest with yourself.

Hint 15

Blinded by guilt or fear, you must be honest with yourself.

Front 16

VIII Swords Reversed

Back 16

Reversed: Open to change, self reflection, taking accountability, release, open to new perspectives

Hint 16

Newly opened change, you are ready to release old burdens.

Front 17

IX Swords

Back 17

Upright: Anxiety, nightmares, despair, cruelty, depression

None of sorts indicates you may be stricken by fear and anxiety, but this may all be in your head. You may be worrying about a situation a little too much, when in reality, it isn’t as bad as you think it is.

Hint 17

Beware of the self for filling prophecy’s of worry and fear.

Front 18

IX Swords

Back 18

Upright: Anxiety, nightmares, despair, cruelty, depression

Nine of swords indicates you may be stricken by fear and anxiety, but this may all be in your head. You may be worrying about a situation a little too much, when in reality, it isn’t as bad as you think it is.

Hint 18

Beware of the self-fulfilling prophecies of worry and fear.

Front 19

IX Swords Reversed

Back 19

Reversed: Overthinking, hopelessness, deep depression, guilt, hopelessness, torment

Hint 19

A tormented soul is your own worst enemy to overcome.

Front 20

X Swords

Back 20

Hitting rock-bottom, backstabbing, endings, defeat, release, crisis, betrayal, loss

You may have recently experienced a crushing failure, betrayal or disaster that brings you to your knees. However, you should be mindful of not making yourself into a martyr because of it. This card means you’ve hit rock bottom - from here on out there’s nowhere else to go but up.

Hint 20

And unexpected betrayal forces you into the next chapter.

Front 21

X Swords Reversed

Back 21

Change, clarity, recovery, reevaluation, regeneration, renewal, fear of inevitable end

Hint 21

A painful ending often leads to a beautiful beginning.

Front 22

Page of Swords

Back 22

Upright: Curiosity, energy, enthusiasm, ideas, communication, new phases, talkative , curious, mentally, energetic

The page of swords represents new energy, projects and ventures. You may experience some conflict as you go, but your ability to reason, communication skills and intuition will guide you along the way.

Hint 22

Strike while the iron is hot and your energy burns bright!

Front 23

Page of Swords Reversed

Back 23

Reversed: Haste, deceit, undelivered promises, unforeseen events, gossip, all talk/no action

Hint 23

Over enthusiasm can cloud your actions; think it through.

Front 24

Knight of Swords

Back 24

Upright: Action, ambition, determination, communication, haste, rebellion, opinionated, action oriented, communicative

You’re a strong, driven and ambitious, and perhaps embarking on new ventures. However, do not do so in haste, were you were so focused on your goals that you are blind to obstacles.

Hint 24

Embark on a bold new venture with unstoppable spirit.

Front 25

Knight of Swords Reversed

Back 25

Reversed: Chaos, arrogance, impatient, impulse, rash decisions, scattered thoughts, disregard for consequences

Hint 25

Beware of the impulse to leap full force without clear foresight.

Front 26

Queen of Swords

Back 26

Upright: Independence, intelligence, rational thought, staying calm, grace, perspective, quick thinker, organized, independent

The queen of swords is composed, mature, and intelligent; and able to think clearly without emotion. When faced with an issue, use your head rather than your heart.

Hint 26

Think with your head not your heart and logic will guide you.

Front 27

Queen of Swords Reversed

Back 27

Reversed: Bitterness, cold hearted, harshness, lack of focus, overly emotional, bitchy

Hint 27

Do not let emotions get in the way of sound decisions.

Front 28

King of Swords

Back 28

Upright: Authority, logic, calmness, clear objective thinking, intellectual power, truth

The king of swords is a card of stern judgment in leadership. The court of law and order. Suggests fairness, logic, and a clear mind when making decisions.

Hint 28

May good judgment and clear thinking always be your guides.

Front 29

King of Swords Reversed

Back 29

Reversed: Misuse of authority, manipulation, mistrust, abuse, manipulative, tyrannical

The King of Swords reversed can suggest the misuse of one’s mental power, authority, and drive. Represents manipulation and persuasion to fulfil selfish needs. He is a very intelligent older male (or sometimes female) who likes to show off to others about how smart he is by using big words or talking about topics about which no one else knows. He may also be very cutting in his words, critical of others, and stern in his manner. This card may represent a person in your life or even yourself. You need to be wary of this type of person because, although he/she may be charming and intelligent, they can do only harm.

The reversed King of Swords can also reflect a lack of decisiveness about where your best opportunities lie or in what direction you want to head. You are still making up your mind about what you want to do. Lack of decision means a lack of direction, so it is essential that you drive energy towards making a decision and then acting upon it. The longer you wait around until everything is 100% clear, the longer you delay your fulfilment.

Upright, the King is typically a very rational man who uses his intelligence and clear understanding of a situation to make critical decisions but reversed, this card indicates that you are feeling very lost and uncertain about your options, let alone the decisions you need to make. As a result, you are delaying necessary decisions and generally not achieving anything because you are getting so worried.

Hint 29

Beware the selfish one who only has his own interests at heart.