Ace of Swords
Affirmation
I take the time to think things through.
Symbolic Attributes
- Element:
- Arcana:Minor Arcana
- Suit:Swords
- Archetype:
- Numerology:1 (The Origin: the starting point, the seed, opportunity)
- Hebrew Alphabet:
Keywords
Description
A hand issues from a cloud, grasping as word, the point of which is encircled by a crown.
Light Meaning
- Making objective decisions
- Applying logic
- Reasoning your way out of a difficult situation
- Solving puzzles
- Thinking things through
- Emphasizing the facts
- Clearing your mind
- Seeking clarity
Shadow Meaning
- Applying ruthless or twisted logic
- Gloating over your own superior intellect
- Using quick thinking to deceive or confuse others
- Confusing snap judgments with quick thinking
- Making decisions without thinking through consequences
Questions to Ask Yourself
- •If I made my decision purely based on reason and logic, what would my decision be?
- •What do I think about my own problem-solving ability?
- •Who can supply me with the pure and simple facts?
Personal Meaning
You will be called to face the truth and act with justice and fairness. Alternatively, a new idea, perception, intellectual endeavor, or challenge may be coming. Face what is coming with courage and truth, and you will succeed.
Facing the truth and acting with justice and fairness. A new idea, perception, intellectual endeavor, or challenge.
You are being called to face the truth and act with justice and fairness. Alternatively, you are on the cusp of something new which will require your efforts very soon. This could be a new idea, perception, intellectual endeavor, or it may be a new challenge that you need to overcome. Face what is upon you with courage and truth, and you will overcome whatever comes your way.
Personal Reversed Meaning
Do not perpetuate misfortune by refusing to see your situation as it really is. Shed some light on things as objectively as you possibly can so that you might find the truth. Fear can be the biggest obstacle to facing truth, but know that if you hide behind your fear, things will never truly improve.
You brought misfortune upon yourself and perpetuated it by refusing to see your situation as it really was.
You are bringing misfortune upon yourself and perpetuating it by refusing to see your situation as it really is. Shed some light on things as objectively as you possibly can so that you might find the truth. Fear can be the biggest obstacle to facing truth, but know that if you hide behind your fear, things will never truly improve.
Fortune Telling
- •The time to make a choice is now
- •Stop wavering and do what you know is best