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Ace of Swords Tarot Card Meaning
- Arcana
- Minor Arcana
- Suit
- Swords
- Rank
- Ace
- Element
- Air
- Yes or no
- Yes · Reversed: Maybe
Upright meaning
Clarity · truth · breakthrough
Hazy thoughts become sharp and the core is clear. Say plainly what you judge to be right.
Reversed meaning
Confusion · poor judgement · cutting words
Tangled thoughts cloud your judgement. Be careful that sharp words don't wound.
In a yes-or-no reading
- UprightYesThe card says things are moving the way you hope.
- ReversedMaybeIt isn't settled yet. It could depend on conditions or timing.
What the suit means — Swords
Swords are the suit of air. They stand for thoughts and words, judgment, conflict and decisions.
What the number means — Ace
An ace is the seed of its suit's power. It stands for new beginnings and pure potential.
The 14 Swords
- Ace of Swords
- Two of Swords
- Three of Swords
- Four of Swords
- Five of Swords
- Six of Swords
- Seven of Swords
- Eight of Swords
- Nine of Swords
- Ten of Swords
- Page of Swords
- Knight of Swords
- Queen of Swords
- King of Swords
Draw your own
Now that you know the card, think of one question and shuffle the deck yourself. Which of the 78 cards comes up is decided the moment you shuffle.
Meanings follow the widely used Rider–Waite tradition, and the pictures are simple designs drawn for this site. Please treat tarot as a light-hearted aid to reflection.