Basic meanings for Minor Arcana - Swords
Swords
Predict aggression, force, ambition, courage, strife, misfortune
Ace of Swords
Upright: beginning of a victory, ability to love and hate with ardour, a valiant leader may be born
Reverse: caution when trying to use power to gain an ending, obstacles, tyranny
Two of Swords
Upright: well balanced emotions are needed, indecision, trouble ahead, in need of direction
Reverse: release, beware when dealing with the unscrupulous
Three of Swords
Upright: affections may experience stormy weather, lovers separated, possible civil war
Reverse: disorder, confusion, loss, sorrow due to loss
Four of Swords
Upright: rest after strife, retreat, temporary exile, a change back to the active life
Reverse: renewed activity, social unrest, labour strikes
Five of Swords
Upright: failure, defeat, cowardliness, cruelty, an empty victory
Reverse: a lesser chance of loss or defeat, an empty victory, unfairness in dealings
Six of Swords
Upright: a journey, passage away from sorrow, harmony will prevail
Reverse: journey will be postponed, no way out of present obstacles or difficulties
Seven of Swords
Upright: an unwise attempt, unreliability, betrayal, insolence, spying, possible failure
Reverse: excessive help is given, good advice, counsel, stolen items are returned
Eight of Swords
Upright: restricted action, indecision, censure, temporary illness, weakness, a prisoner
Reverse: relaxation, new beginnings possible, freedom
Nine of Swords
Upright: suffering, doubt, desolation, illness, injury, death of a loved one, suspicion, cruelty, misery, loss, dishonesty, pitilessness, slander
Reverse: healing over time, unselfishness, patience, good news of a loved one
Ten of Swords
Upright: sudden misfortune, ruin of plans, defeat, failure, pain and tears
Reverse: evil forces are overthrown, courage, some success, better health
Page of Swords
Upright: dexterity, grace, diplomacy, understanding, an upsetting message
Reverse: a cunning person, an imposture, ill health, unexpected events
Knight of Swords
Upright: a headlong rush into life, a strong man, bravery, a skilful and clever person, an unexpected coming or going of a matter
Reverse: tyranny, a troublemaker, a crafty and secretive person
Queen of Swords
Upright: a quick and confident decision, a widow, one who can bear their sorrow
Reverse: cruelty due to keen observations, a sly and deceitful person, narrowmindedness, a gossip
King of Swords
Upright: a judge, a powerful commander, a firm friendship holder but often overcautious, a wise counsellor
Reverse: evil intentions, an obstinate person, decisions or judgements may seem unfair
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