Ace of Swords
A new opening in this area of life, offered rather than earned. Here it concerns a decision, a conflict or something you are working out.
Air · Autumn
Suit of Swords
What you are thinking, and what it is costing you.
ElementAir
DomainThought, conflict and truth
SeasonAutumn
Zodiac signsGemini, Libra, Aquarius
The Swords handle thought, conflict and truth. When several appear in a reading, that is the area doing the talking — regardless of what the question was about.
Within the suit, the number does the rest of the work: Aces open, fives disrupt, tens complete. Court cards describe people, or the way you are behaving in that area.
All fourteen
Two of Swords
Two things held in balance, or a decision between them. Here it concerns a decision, a conflict or something you are working out.
Three of Swords
Early results. Enough progress to know it is working. Here it concerns a decision, a conflict or something you are working out.
Four of Swords
Stability, and the pause that comes with it. Here it concerns a decision, a conflict or something you are working out.
Five of Swords
Conflict, loss or difficulty. The fives are where the suit hurts. Here it concerns a decision, a conflict or something you are working out.
Six of Swords
Things improve. Help arrives, or the worst is behind you. Here it concerns a decision, a conflict or something you are working out.
Seven of Swords
A test of commitment. Progress is possible but not guaranteed. Here it concerns a decision, a conflict or something you are working out.
Eight of Swords
Momentum. Skill applied, or circumstances moving quickly. Here it concerns a decision, a conflict or something you are working out.
Nine of Swords
Almost there, and feeling every bit of the distance covered. Here it concerns a decision, a conflict or something you are working out.
Ten of Swords
The cycle finished. Whether that is a burden or a reward depends on the suit. Here it concerns a decision, a conflict or something you are working out.
Page of Swords
A message, or a beginner's enthusiasm in this area. Here it concerns a decision, a conflict or something you are working out.
Knight of Swords
Energetic pursuit, sometimes more energy than judgement. Here it concerns a decision, a conflict or something you are working out.
Queen of Swords
Mature command of this area, exercised through influence rather than force. Here it concerns a decision, a conflict or something you are working out.
King of Swords
Authority in this area, applied to the world with confidence. Here it concerns a decision, a conflict or something you are working out.