MINOR ARCANA :: SWORDS UPRIGHT

Ace of Swords

clarity, new ideas, power, victory, breakthrough, vision, force, focus, truth, bright ideas, insight

Two of Swords

indecision, self protection, choice, stalemate, difficult choices, denial, stuck in the middle

Three of Swords

sadness, pain, heartbreak, separation, grief, sorrow, loss, tears, trauma, embracing emotions even when bad

Four of Swords

rest, introspection, rest, recuperation, peace, relaxation, sanctuary, rejuvenation, meditation

Five of Swords

conflict, argument, conflict, tension, defeat, disputes, bullying, hostility, stress, understanding triggers

Six of Swords

moving forward, embarking on healing journey, transition, moving on, departure, distance, accepting lessons

Seven of Swords

deception, strategy, betrayal, lies, trickery, scheming, sneakiness, frank communication

Eight of Swords

feeling trapped, restriction, isolation, powerlessness, victimized, paralyzed

Nine of Swords

anxiety, worry, depression, despair, negativity, nightmares, breaking point, this will pass

Ten of Swords

endings, new beginnings, defeat, ruin, failure, bitterness, collapse, dead end, exhaustion, loss, crisis

Page of Swords

enthusiasm, eagerness to learn, curiosity, energetic, communication, inspired, alert, vigilant

Knight of Swords

truth seeking assertive, opinionated, direct, impatient, focused, daring, ambitious, perfectionist

Queen of Swords

decisiveness, honesty, quick thinker, perceptive, independent, fair, constructive, objective

King of Swords

intellectual ambition, leadership, clear thinking, reason, authority, discipline, strict, intellectual, integrity