(Element of Air)
Suit of Swords
The Suit of Swords in the tarot deck represents strong and sometimes severe emotions. They are strict, organized and methodically strategic. As you can see from the images, many appear aggressive or harsh in nature. Within this portion of the deck comes the diversity of life. The swords are suit of the warriors. Showing us our strengths and weaknesses.
Upright
- Conquest
- A great release of force (positive or negative)
- Triumph
- Childbirth (boy)
Reversed
- Obstacles
- Great loss
- Destructive force
- Indulging in excess
Upright
- Tension
- Indecision
- Resistance
- Not being able to see a situation for what it is
Reversed
- Release of tension
- Wrong direction
- Impostors
Upright
- Relaxation
- Healing
- Soul searching
- Jail
- Laid off of work
Reversed
- Renewed activity
- Movement
Upright
- Travel
- Business success
- A far journey
- The “LA” Card
Reversed
- No forward movement
- No help out of problems
- Things not getting better
Upright
- Inconsistent effort
- Partial success
- Getting away with something
- Taking what’s not yours
Reversed
- Unexpected good luck
- Wishes about to be fulfilled
Upright
- Restrictions
- Indecision
- Feeling helpless
- Victim mentality
Reversed
- New beginnings
- New opportunities
- Freedom
Upright
- Despair or defeat
- Getting stabbed in the back
- Not keeping your agenda
Reversed
- Looking to higher powers for help
- Courage to rise again
- Keeping your agenda
Upright
- Friendly
- Serviceable
- Spying
Reversed
- Impostor
- Will be exposed
- Using kindness as a weakness
Upright
- Courage & Strength
- Coming in very fast
- Military/Government
Reversed
- Tyranny
- Destruction
- Legal problems
- Flaky
Upright
- Strong Man
- Stern
- Great Advice
- Father figure
- Type A Personality
Reversed
- Cruel
- Moody
- Un-nurturing
- Mean
- Jerk