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Tarot Ace of Swords

The Ace of Swords
The Root of the Powers of Air
Numerical Value: 5
Season: Autumn
Direction: East

Key Words for Tarot card - Ace of Swords

• Break-through
• Justice
• Courage
• Definition
• Mental Force
• Anxious Thoughts
• Perceived Threat
• Anxiety
• Imaginative
• Victory
• Raw Power

The ace of swords is a perfect symbol of great possibility in the area of reason, intelligence, truth, justice, clarity and fortitude. In readings, it shows that a seed of perfect understanding has already been planted in your life although you may not have yet recognized it. When the seed sprouts, it could take just about any form. It might be a compelling idea, call to justice, desire for the truth, or a dire need to be honest in life. On the outside, it could be a gift, opportunity, an offer, encounter or synchronistic event.

Sometimes the Tarot Ace of Swords stands for a challenge that will test you in some way or the other. Life never goes smoothly for long when this card appears in a reading. Sooner or later a hitch or a hurdle shows up, and the Ace of Swords can tell you when it is coming. This card is also a gentle reminder for you to face your challenges in life, whatever they may be, with honesty, courage and a firm resolve in the heart. In every challenge, deep hidden inside is an opportunity.

Think about your problem at hand objectively. Look for situations that are confusing or are unjust and resolve to set them straight. Above all else, commit to being ethical and honest. This card tells you that you do have all the inner resources to overcome every obstacle in life and find the truth of your situation. That is the eternal promise of the Ace of Swords.