Suit of Swords Flashcards
Suit of Swords
Season: Winter
Air/Troubles or Misfortunes/Dark Brown/Grey Hair, Blue or Hazel Eyes.
Key Words: action, movement, struggle, keenness. Difficulties people have to go through in order to turn thought and feeling into manifestation. Many swords indicate tremendous activity, agitation or acceleration because swords are the last stages of effort before the final result.
The swords is the suit of intelligence, logic, truth, ambition, conflict and communication. It is associated with the element of air. The focus is on the faculty and power of intellect, which like the swords themselves, are double-edged. This can be used for both good or evil, to help and to harm, and our greatest conflicts usually come from this delicate balance. At their worst, the swords can be abusive, harsh, and lack empathy.
King of Swords
Libra (September 23 - October 22)
Type of person: Fair, just, balanced, perceptive, humanistic, poised, sensitive, compassionate, can appear wishy-washy because weighs all sides before making decisions.
Type of vocation: lawyer, law enforcer, armed forces, internal affairs, public relations, psychologist, relationship counselor, interior decorator.
Upright: head over heart, discipline, truth, powerful, friendship, counselor, Mental clarity, intellectual power, authority, truth.
Reversed: manipulative, cruel, weakness, obstinate, evil intentions, judgments, Quiet power, inner truth, misuse of power, manipulation.
Queen of Swords
Virgo (August 23 - September 22)
Type of person: mental, analytical, scientifically minded, objective, factual, ingenious, perfectionist, discriminating, independent, cold.
Type of vocation, scientist, secretary, analyst, researcher, editor, computer operator, astrologer, numerologist.
Upright: complexity, perceptiveness, clear mindedness, skillful, brave, clever, rush, Independent, unbiased judgement, clear boundaries, direct communication
Reversed: cold hearted, cruel, bitterness, sly, keen, deceitful, Overly-emotional, easily influenced, bitchy, cold-hearted.
Knight of Swords
Upright: head over heart, discipline, truth, strong man, braver, clever person, Ambitious, action-oriented, driven to succeed, fast-thinking.
Reversed: manipulative, cruel, weakness, troublemaker, a crafty, tyranny, Restless, unfocused, impulsive, burn-out.
Page of Swords
Taurus (April 20 - May 20)
Type of person: practical, thoughtful, persevering, realistic, down to earth, security-minded, patient, sensual, and sometimes reserved. Needs concrete results and knows how to get them.
Type of vocation: Serving, singing, sales, finances, negotiations, consulting, leasing, working with buildings or homes.
Upright: curiosity, restlessness, mental energy, grace, diplomacy, dexterity, grace, New ideas, curiosity, thirst for knowledge, new ways of communicating
Reversed: deception, manipulation, all talk, imposture, ill-health, cunningness, Self-expression, all talk and no action, haphazard action, haste
Ten of Swords
Upright: failure, collapse, defeat, pain, Painful endings, deep wounds, betrayal, loss, crisis.
Reversed: can’t get worse, only upwards, inevitable end, courage, positive energy, good health, Recovery, regeneration, resisting an inevitable end.
Nine of Swords
Upright: anxiety, hopelessness, trauma, desolation, illness, suspicion, cruelty, Anxiety, worry, fear, depression, nightmares
Reversed: hope, reaching out, despair, unselfishness, good news, healing, Inner turmoil, deep-seated fears, secrets, releasing worry.
Eight of Swords
Upright: imprisonment, entrapment, self-victimization, weakness, indecision, censure, Negative thoughts, self-imposed restriction, imprisonment, victim mentality.
Reversed: self acceptance, new perspective, freedom, new beginnings, relaxation, Self-limiting beliefs, inner critic, releasing negative thoughts, open to new perspectives.
Seven of Swords
Upright: deception, trickery, tactics and strategy, betrayal, insolence, unwise attempt, getting away with something, acting strategically
Reversed: coming clean, rethinking approach, deception, counsel, helpful, advice, Imposter syndrome, self-deceit, keeping secrets
Six of Swords
Upright: transition, leaving behind, moving on, harmony, sorrow, journey, change, rite of passage, releasing baggage.
Reversed: emotional baggage, unresolved issues, resisting transition, obstacles, difficulties, defeat, Personal transition, resistance to change, unfinished business.
Five of Swords
Upright: unbridled ambition, win at all costs, sneakiness, defeat, cowardliness, empty victory, Conflict, disagreements, competition, defeat, winning at all costs
Reversed: lingering resentment, desire to reconcile, forgiveness, unfairness, defeat, loss, Reconciliation, making amends, past resentment
Four of Swords
Upright: rest, restoration, contemplation, temporary exile, strife, retreat, Rest, relaxation, meditation, contemplation, recuperation
Reversed: restlessness, burnout, stress, social unrest, labor strikes, renewed activity, Exhaustion, burn-out, deep contemplation, stagnation
Three of Swords
Upright: heartbreak, suffering, grief, broken relationship, civil war, Heartbreak, emotional pain, sorrow, grief, hurt.
Reversed: recovery, forgiveness, moving on, sorrow, loss, confusion, Negative self-talk, releasing pain, optimism, forgiveness.
Two of Swords
Upright: difficult choices, indecision, stalemate, trouble, balanced, Difficult decisions, weighing up options, an impasse, avoidance
Reversed: lesser of two evils, no right choice, confusion, unscrupulous, release, Indecision, confusion, information overload, stalemate
Ace of Swords
Upright: breakthrough, clarity, sharp mind, love, valiant, victory, Breakthroughs, new ideas, mental clarity, success
Reversed: confusion, brutality, chaos, obstacles, tyranny, power, Inner clarity, re-thinking an idea, clouded judgement
