Swords -
Life Challenges - Element Air
Ace
of Swords - The old order changes. Dramatic change. Strong
beginning. Sweeping change. May seem initially negative. New
circumstances. Out of evil something good will come. Strong signal of
powerful good or evil, intentionally brought about. Can be epitome of
justice or epitome of wrath. Extent modified by surrounding cards.
Reversed - Cowardice, neglect, evil.
Numerology - 1 represents a beginning, start, birth, new cycle.
Two
of Swords - Tension and anxiety. Ignoring strife and conflict.
Hoping it will go away. Not acknowledging problems. Balance of two
strong ideas. Being caught in a storm. Extent modified by surrounding
cards.
Reversed - Confusion, not knowing what to do.
Numerology - 2 represents duality, the combing of two 1's, the concept
of self and other.
Three
of Swords - Tension released. Heart broken. Disappointment.
Sadness. Inevitability. Loss. Extent modified by surrounding cards.
Reversed - Recovery from a loss.
Numerology - 3 is the number of the triad (triangle), an important
religious symbol. It generally means cooperation, peace, harmony,
success.
Four
of Swords - Recuperation, convalescence. Time for relaxation and
release of tension. Time has come to rest for a while. A period of
quiet after the storm. Extent modified by surrounding cards.
Reversed - Unrest, nervousness, absence, sorrow.
Numerology - 4 represents completion. It is the number of order
and structure. It represents father, mother, son, daughter - the
completion of family. There are 4 compass directions and 4
elements. It represents material reality.
Five
of Swords - Accept victory and defeat. Warning for treachery,
deceit, arrogance. Something bigger than you in your life. Assess the
strength of your opponent. Turn away if necessary. Stay away from
situation with no hope of victory. Swallow pride and move out of bad
situation. Spite, unrest, vileness of nature. Failure, anxiety,
defeat. Extent modified by surrounding cards.
Reversed - Being childish or petty. Regrets impeding progress.
Numerology - 5 is the midpoint between 0 and 10 and therefore represents
a mid-point. Usually an unstable number. Turning point or
change in the air. The pentagram has 5 stars depicting the head
and outstretched arms and legs.
Six
of Swords - Move away from strife. Find an agreeable solution.
Move either physically or mentally from problems. Calm after the
storm. Extend modified by surrounding cards. Travel, probably over
water.
Reversed - Stagnation, not going anywhere.
Numerology - 6 represents the resolution of the unsettled state of 5.
It represents new balance, harmony, cooperation.
Seven
of Swords - Time for tact rather than aggression. Stealth or
underhandedness. Discretion. Wisdom of acting with caution. Don't
reveal your whole hand. Use caution about your intentions or feelings.
Someone revealing your secrets. Someone taking something from you at
your expense. Extent modified by surrounding cards.
Reversed - Someone doing something dishonorable or
dishonest. Someone lying.
Numerology - 7 is the number of spiritualism or
introspection. It means action, movement, or change for good or bad.
Eight
of Swords - Difficulties in becoming free from restriction. The end
of old or inappropriate ways. Damned if you do and damned if you
don't. Disadvantages either way you turn. Look for signs and realize
that you are not trapped. Frustration. The need for patience. Extent
modified by surrounding cards.
Reversed - You will find the way out of tough situation.
Numerology - 8 represents material accomplishment, success,
power.
Nine
of Swords - Unfounded fears and nightmares. The situation is not as
bad as you fear. The thing you fear most has not happened yet, but you
are afraid. The feeling of impotence. The feeling of isolation and
helplessness. Feelings of doom, failure, guilt. Extent modified by
surrounding cards.
Reversed - Feelings of doom, but not as severe.
Numerology - Nine is the last single digit in the series 1-10. It
signals near-completion of a cycle or wisdom gained at the end of a
cycle.
Ten
of Swords - The end of a situation or phase. End of relationship or
job. Leaving home. Changes in attitudes. Disruption. Failure.
Insecurity. Abrupt end to something that is not working anymore. Being
stabbed in the back by others. The end of a tragic situation. Find a
way to take advantage of this change. Extent modified by surrounding
cards.
Reversed - Freedom from the torment. Surviving in hard times.
Numerology - 10 represents the final ending or goal. The cycle has
ended and a new cycle is beginning.
Page
of Swords - Young woman with light hair and blue eyes. New
beginnings mentally. Idle chatter and gossip. The first stages of a
relationship. Mundane chatter that leads to something more. New idea
that needs time and attention. Look ahead and solidify ideas. Wisdom
and strength not apparent at first. Extent modified by surrounding
cards.
Reversed - Inattention, bursts of temper, uneven
personality, frivolousness.
Knight of Swords - Young man with dark hair and eyes. Welcome
changes that may be disruptive. Someone entering life and causing
disruption, then abruptly leaving. Someone single-minded and
preoccupied with one thing. Shake-up of the status quo. New mental
development. Changes through study or job. Knight in shining armor.
Someone who sweeps you off your feet. Extent modified by surrounding
cards.
Reversed - Mood swings, uneven temper.
Zodiac Sign - Gemini
Queen
of Swords - A woman with gray hair and brown eyes. Suffering with
dignity and resignation. One who knows pain but bears it with dignity.
Civilized and cool and avoids ugly scenes. Disappointment and
discouragement when reality is not ideal. Courageous. Idealistic.
Aloof. No shows of fear or dismay. Determined person of power, but who
has barriers. Extent modified by surrounding cards.
Reversed - Mood swings, uneven temper, narrow-minded, cruel, deceitful
but with friendly exterior.
Zodiac Sign - Aquarius
King
of Swords - A man with brown hair and brown eyes. Authority
figure. Firm but fair. Intellectual abilities. Truth and social
justice. Someone who outwits his opponents with wit and intellect.
Can be domineering. Extent modified by surrounding cards.
Reversed - Someone who angers easily and is out of control, selfish, and
cruel.
Zodiac Sign
- Libra.
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