Card 50 • swords

Ace of Swords

Brief Description

The Ace of Blades signifies a time of triumph, personal power, and breakthrough. When invoked, it represents clarity, intense emotions, and success. However, when banished, it warns of victory with disastrous results, clouded judgment, and significant loss. It emphasizes the need for self-sacrifice to achieve one's highest potential and to rethink one's approach when facing difficulties.

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Invoked

Conquest, triumph, breakthrough; clarity; intense love or intense hate; championship; heroism; conquering the self.

Banished

Conquest with disastrous results; clouded judgment; great loss; infertility; a need to rethink ideas.

Self-Sacrifice and Higher Self

To truly succeed, the witch must sacrifice themselves to the Higher Self in order to conquer the forces that tether the spirit to mundane existence. It is through this act that we open ourselves up to our truest potential. Quite often, the trappings of the rational world block our ability to accept the irrational, the supernatural, causing our Witch Flame to dull, but that is the ego, fed by society, that devalues the miracles of witchcraft through contrived rational explanation. The most challenging part for any witch is sacrificing this part of ourselves that makes us doubt our power. The witch offers the material body to the colossal Higher Self, pierced by the Sword of Intellect. In doing so, the witch becomes the Higher Self and acquires immense confidence and power.

Divinatory Meaning Invoked

The Ace of Blades invoked marks a time of triumph, and the realization of personal power. You are experiencing new waves of thought that are helping you overcome your difficulties and embark on new paths you may have feared before. A shift in consciousness brings renewed skill for communication and inventiveness so it is a perfect time to start new projects, as Ace cards indicate new beginnings. It is also a time when people listen to you so anything that involves public speaking or communication will be particularly effective. Because of the openness of thought, you may be prone to intense feelings of love and closeness with those around you. However, it could also magnify feelings of hate as you reflect on the actions of those who have wronged you. Make sure you don’t overreact to these emotions and keep focused on your own success. You are imbued with the conqueror spirit so face challenges head on!

Divinatory Meaning Banished

The Ace of Blades banished brings an omen of victory but the results are going to be worse than the problem itself. You perhaps acted too harshly, or through poor judgment, and you will experience a significant loss as a result of your actions. Take time to contemplate your ideas and rethink your approach. Because your judgment is clouded at the moment, this could translate into the creative sphere, so triple-check your work and make sure your execution is clear and concise.

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