Ace of Swords
The Ace of Swords signals a breakthrough of mental clarity and the revelation of truth, bringing victory and the courage to speak one's convictions. It represents sharp intellect, decisive vision, and the cutting away of obscurity so that righteousness can be seen. Reversed, the card can indicate a disturbing revelation, betrayal, or the painful recognition of personal error, or continued ambiguity driven by hesitation. The card advises applying clear thought and brave communication to act with integrity and precision.
Keywords
Poem
From the North, to the South, the East, and the West the breath of victory now bursts from my chest.
Meaning
The Ace of Swords represents supreme mental clarity. As the clouds of obscurity begin to part, the face of truth and righteousness is revealed. The sword is upright, a sign of victory, and points to her lips, indicating that the querent should be unafraid to speak their truth.
Reversed
Reversed, this realization can be the sudden discovery of a dark and unnerving secret, the exposure of a betrayal, or that your eyes have finally been opened to your own follies. May indicate that the truth is still unclear and ambiguous, but perhaps only because you are hesitant to see it.
Upright keywords
raw power, victory, clarity of mind, progress, breakthroughs, thoughtful plans, vision, force, truth, communication, bravery
Reversed keywords
failure, lack of focus, confusion, cowardice, memory loss, hostility, poor choices, poor planning, ambiguity
Visual Description
A gleaming upright sword fills the oval frame, its long blade rising from a jeweled hilt with a golden, wing-like crossguard. A dark blue hand grips the sword while skeletal remains and a skull lie at the base, and a bird-like wing and scattered feathers arc to the right. Autumn leaves drift across a starry purple and blue sky, and above the blade an ethereal crowned female face gazes downward amid swirling ornamental lines. A banner at the bottom reads "Ace of Swords."
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