Tarot
Suit of Swords
The Suit of Swords is linked to the element of Air. It governs the world of thought, intellect, communication, truth and law. The Swords are double-edged - they can bring clarity and truth, but also conflict, pain and loss. This is the suit of challenges and difficult decisions.
Ace of Swords
Breakthrough • clarity • truth • intellect
Two of Swords
Indecision • choice • stalemate • truce
Three of Swords
Heartbreak • pain • grief • truth
Four of Swords
Rest • recovery • meditation • pause
Five of Swords
Conflict • loss • betrayal • winning at all costs
Six of Swords
Transition • travel • change • leaving the past
Seven of Swords
Deception • strategy • cunning • theft
Eight of Swords
Restriction • imprisonment • helplessness • self-sabotage
Nine of Swords
Anxiety • fear • nightmares • despair
Ten of Swords
Ending • failure • betrayal • rock bottom
Page of Swords
Curiosity • truth • communication • vigilance
Knight of Swords
Ambition • action • speed • impatience
Queen of Swords
Independence • intellect • clarity • truth
King of Swords
Authority • truth • intellect • justice