Ace of Swords
The Ace of Swords signals a sudden burst of inspiration and a new solution or way of thinking that can cut through complex problems. It embodies clarity, truth, assertiveness, and the creative thinking needed to begin new projects and pursue goals. The image of slicing the Gordian Knot suggests decisive, bold action that can lead to conquest or significant forward movement. Reversed, it warns of confusion, misinformation, rigidity, or broken communication that can block insight and progress.
Keywords
Card Title
Ace of Swords
Character
Gordian Knot
Origin
Turkey, Greek legend
Description
The Ace of Swords represents a sudden burst of inspiration. A new solution, a new way of thinking to break through a problem. Slicing through the Gordian Knot begins a campaign to conquer new lands.
Upright
New projects, truth, assertiveness, creative thinking, clarity
Reverse
Lack of communication, misinformation, rigidity, confusion
Visual Description
A single upright sword is held by a hand emerging from the bottom of the image; the blade gleams with a pale light and a jeweled gold hilt. Behind the sword is a tightly wound, central knot of thick rope from which multiple rope strands radiate outward like spokes, set against a turquoise circular burst. Small leaves and curling vines appear along some ropes, and the card is framed with a decorative white border. At the bottom, in script, the title reads "Ace of Swords."
Tarot of the Divine
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