Minor Arcana: Swords Flashcards
Ace
Breakthroughs, new ideas, mental clarity, success, vision.
Ace (reversed)
Confusion, miscommunication, re-thinking an idea, clouded judgement, destruction.
Two
Difficult decisions, weighing up options, an impasse, avoidance.
Two (reversed)
Indecision, confusion, information overload, stalemate.
Three
Heartbreak, emotional pain, sadness, sorrow, grief, hurt, loss.
Three (reversed)
Optimism, releasing pain, forgiveness, recovery, repressing emotions.
Four
Rest, relaxation, meditation, contemplation, recuperation, sanctuary.
Four (reversed)
Exhaustion, burn-out, recovery, re-awakening, re-entering world.
Five
Conflict, disagreements, competition, disputes, defeat, hostility.
Five (reversed)
Reconciliation, resolution, compromise, revenge, cutting losses.
Six
Transition, change, moving on, leaving baggage behind, accepting lessons.
Six (reversed)
Resistance to change, unfinished business, running away from problems.
Seven
Betrayal, deception, lies, acting strategically, cunning.
Seven (reversed)
Imposter syndrome, confession, truth revealed.
Eight
Restricted, trapped, victimised, helpless, imprisoned.
Eight (reversed)
Freedom, release, surviving, taking control, facing fears, empowerment.
Nine
Anxiety, worry, fear, depression, despair, breaking point, nightmares.
Nine (reversed)
Inner turmoil, secrets, releasing worry, recovery, facing life, mental health issues.
Ten
Painful endings, deep wounds, betrayal, loss, crisis, ruin, failure.
Ten (reversed)
Recovery, regeneration, survival, improvement, lessons learned.
Page
New ideas, curiosity, thirst for knowledge, new ways of communicating.
Page (reversed)
Self-expression, all talk and no action, haphazard action, haste.
Knight
Ambitious, action-oriented, driven to succeed, fast-thinking.
Knight (reversed)
Restless, unfocused, impulsive, burn-out.
Queen
Independent, unbiased judgement, clear boundaries, direct communication.
Queen (reversed)
Overly-emotional, easily influenced, bitchy, cold-hearted.
King
Mental clarity, intellectual power, authority, truth.
King (reversed)
Quiet power, inner truth, misuse of power, manipulation.
