Suit Of Swords Flashcards
Ace of Swords upright
Keywords: Breakthroughs, New Ideas, Mental Clarity, Success, Conquest, Valiance
This is the essence of thought and the mind, can mean a new idea. When you just know the answer or the puzzle, you can see what others can’t or won’t, it’s a great time to start something new intellectually.
Ace of Swords reversed
Key words: inner clarity, rethinking an idea, Clouded Judgement, Disruption, Entropy, Chaos, Anarchy
It’s best to take that idea that you have and make sure the plan is solid. You could also be experiencing some issues with judgement, missing the idea, experiencing disruption of chaos of the mind.
Two of Swords upright
Key words: Difficult Decisions, Weighing up Options, An Impasse, Avoidance, Stalemate, Catch-22, Difficult Decisions
The “shut the hell up so I can hear myself think” card. There’s a decision to be made the outcome of which can be equally good or bad. There’s a chance you can’t see all of the difficulty, there’s a chance that you just need to focus on your own thoughts and your own self to get the answer.
Two of Swords reversed
Key words: Indecision, Confusion, Information Overload, Stalemate, Settlement, Decision, Arbitration
The difficult decision of the upright version has been made, it’s time to let go as indicated by the waning crescent moon. There’s a chance there’s too much noise to make the important decision, or being stuck between a rock and a hard place, you’re in a stalemate position, there’s too much confusion.
Three of Swords upright
Key words: Heartbreak, Emotional Pain, Sorrow, Grief, Hurt, Strife, Loss
This is real heartbreak, loss, betrayal, there is so much pain here. The key is to remember that feeling these feelings and this pain is the only way through, the only way to purify.
Three of Swords reversed
Key words: Negative self talk, releasing pain, Optimism, Forgiveness, Disorder, a need for reconciliation.
The hurt of the upright is not coming from without, but within. This could also mean that you are done with your grieving and it’s time to let go and move on, rest, eat, drink water. It can also mean that you aren’t done with the grieving and there is still more that you have to do to get through it all.
Four of Swords upright
Keywords: Rest, Relaxation, Meditation, Contemplation, Recuperation, Repose, Recovery, Illness.
It’s time to rest before you take on the next challenge, to still your mind so you can find the sword underneath you to carry on (the battle is over, not the war). Tough times may or may not have happened, this card is indicating that being still is the current challenge. Solitude is the key here.
Four of Swords reversed
Keywords: Exhaustion, Burn-out, Deep Contemplation, Stagnation, Caution, Social Unrest.
This is the call for you to rest, this will be all the exhaustion, and burn-out that will need much contemplation in order to deal. There’s a chance this could also mean a lack of action, something isn’t vibing quite right. Perhaps your inaction isn’t serving you right now and could lead to hurt.
Five of Swords upright
Keywords: Conflict, Disagreements, Competition, Defeat, Winning at all costs, Profiteering, Cunning, Machiavellian
There is so much conflict, and competition, this can mean the cracking of a walnut with a sledgehammer, or feeling disadvantaged overall. It’s time to stop fighting or gossiping, all of it is harmful.
Five of Swords reversed
Key words: Reconciliation, Making Amends, Past Resentment, recompense, Contrition, Penance
This is the time and indication that you should move on from the hurt and the conflict. You’re the one in the background on this, not the one in the foreground.
Six of Swords upright
Key words: Transition, Change, Rite of Passage, Releasing Baggage, Journey, Pilgrimage
This is the journey to the next phase of something, it’s also inviting you to reflect on the past baggage that you can leave behind. This journey will be difficult and full of many changes that can be difficult to trust as you transition from the rough times to the better times but you have to keep going no matter how tired.
Six of Swords reversed
Key words: Personal Transition, Resistance to Change, Unfinished Business, Afflicted, Trapped, Yearning Escape
The journey is more personal in nature, it deals with a personal journey that you need to take, which you might be reluctant to do so. It’s best to identify what’s no longer serving you and let go. You might be reluctant to do so or convince yourself you can just deal with it but really it’s time to move on.
Seven of Swords upright
Key Words: Betrayal, Deception, Getting away with something, Acting Strategically, Impulsiveness, Spontaneity, Deception, Evasion, Trust Issues.
There is theft and betrayal here, it might be you doing it might being done to you. The idea here is that you need to be strategic in you actions now, to get where you need to be going you might need to use the back door to some places. This could also mean that you are choosing to not face what is confronting you or it could mean that you need the focus to be on you and for you to let others down for now.
Seven of Swords reversed
Key words: Impostor Syndrome, Self-Deceit, Keeping Secrets, Reparation, Forfeiture, Requital
This is the lie pointed inwards, the feeling that you’re not good enough. This can also mean the secrets that you carry that are slowly gnawing away at you and a charade that you don’t feel like putting up anymore. It’s best to forgive yourself before you do anything else.
Eight of Swords upright
Key words: Negative Thoughts, Self-Imposed Restriction, Imprisonment, Victim Mentality, Confinement, Captivity, Constraints.
You only think that you are imprisoned, you have all the tools you need to get out. You are trapped by your own anxiety, but you can get out. Bloody and hurt, but you can get there. Change is scary, but being stuck is scarier.
Eight of Sword reversed
Key words: Self-Limiting Beliefs, Inner Critic, Releasing Negative Thoughts, Open to New Perspectives, Emancipation, Release, Clemency.
You only think that you’re trapped by your thoughts, but you can break the cycle. You can have the release that you so desperately need.
Nine of Swords upright
Key words: Haunted, Grieving, Insomnia, Troubled, Anxiety, Worry, Fear, Depression, Nightmares
So much worry and fear that you can’t sleep and it’s becoming self fulfilling prophecy. Seek help if you need, sleep if you can, let go of the overwhelm.
Nine of Swords reversed
Key words: Inner Turmoil, Deep-seated Fears, Secrets, Releasing Worry, Recuperation, Healing.
The pain and suffering has deepened, this is where you are completely blown rather than in the weeds. The self talk is deafening. Or it can mean that you are starting to heal.
Ten of Swords upright
Key words: Retaliation, Reprisals, Revenge, Treachery, Painful Endings, Deep Wounds, Betrayal, Loss, Crisis.
This is the final stroke of the ordeal, the final blow, it’s all over. It’s time to pick yourself up. This is rock bottom.
Ten of Swords reversed
Key words: Recovery, Regeneration, Resisting an Inevitable End, Endurance, Comeback
The swords are falling out and you’re beginning to recover. It’s time to get up and kill you darlings so you can move on.
Page of Swords upright
Key words: New Ideas, Curiosity, Thirst for Knowledge, New Ways of Communicating, Ambitious, Judicious
you’ve got the seed, the kernel that will translate into the best idea. You just need to harness the energy and fulfill the amazing idea
Page of Swords reversed
Key words: Inhibition, Self-conscious, Self-expression, All talk and No Action, Haphazard Action, Haste.
You are letting doubt rule over your fantastic idea or potential. Also, this could mean that you have all the thoughts without the thought it through in order to make it applicable.
Knight of Swords upright
Key words: Ambitious, Action-oriented, Driven to Succeed, Fast Thinking, Aggressive, Charge, Leadership.
You’re on a mission to succeed, you are running with the idea, quick to action, but lack of planning. Charge ahead but make sure you don’t run over anyone in the process.
Knight of Swords reversed
Key words: Warpath, Aggression, Hostile, Restless, Unfocused, Impulsive, Burnout.
This is all of the positive of the Knight turned negative. This is shoot first and ask questions later, this is a warning to slow down.
Queen of Swords upright
Key words: Independent, Unbiased, Judgement, Clear Boundaries, Direct Communication, Astute, High Achieving, Executive, Striking.
Powerful intellect that can help make amazing decisions without emotion. Best to be direct in your communication.
Queen of Swords reversed
Key words: Overly Emotional, Easily Influenced, Bitchy, Cold hearted, Spite, Snobbery, Elitism.
You’re letting you heart rule your head, you are acting out of spite. I caution you to remember that your words can hurt as well as help.
King of Swords upright
Key Words: Mental Clarity, Intellectual Power, Authority, Truth, Analytical, Stern, Orderly.
Think military leader or professional advisor, use your logic to solve the problem, Detachment is your friend. You don’t have to be nice, you just have to be honest.
King of Swords reversed
Key words: Quiet Power, Inner Truth, Misuse of Power, Manipulation, Malice, Unyielding.
This is the positive of the King upright turned bad. This is what happens when a good leader is abusive.
