ACE OF SWORDS- Upright: Beginning of a victory, ability to love and hate with ardor, a valiant leader may be born. Reverse: Caution when trying to use power for gain, tyranny.
TWO OF SWORDS- Upright: Well balanced emotions are needed, need for balance stalemate, compromise, in need of direction. Reverse: Release, beware when dealing with the unscrupulous.
THREE OF SWORDS- Upright: Lovers separated, brawl, civil war. Reverse: Disorder, confusion, loss, sorrow due to loss.
FOUR OF SWORDS- Upright: Rest after strife, retreat, temporary exile. Reverse: Renewed activity, social unrest.
FIVE OF SWORDS- Upright: Failure, defeat, cowardliness, an empty victory. Reverse: A lesser chance of loss or defeat, an empty victory, unfairness in dealings.
SIX OF SWORDS- Upright: A journey, leaving a bad situation quickly, harmony will prevail. Reverse: Journey will be postponed, no way out of present obstacles or difficulties.
SEVEN OF SWORDS- Upright: Theft, An unwise attempt, betrayal, spying, possible failure. Reverse: Excessive help is given, good advice, stolen items are returned.
EIGHT OF SWORDS- Upright: Restricted action, indecision, censure, a prisoner. Reverse: Relaxation, new beginnings possible, freedom.
NINE OF SWORDS- Upright: Suffering, doubt, illness, injury, suspicion, cruelty, misery, slander. Reverse: Healing over time, unselfishness, patience, good news of a loved one.
TEN OF SWORDS- Upright: Sudden misfortune, ruin of plans, defeat, failure, tears. Reverse: Evil forces are overthrown, courage, some success, better health.
PAGE OF SWORDS- Upright: Spying for someone else, dexterity, diplomacy, understanding. Reverse: A cunning person, an imposture, ill health, unexpected events.
KNIGHT OF SWORDS- Upright: A skillful and clever person though sometimes too clever for one's own good, bravery, an unexpected coming or going of a matter. Reverse: Tyranny, a troublemaker, a crafty and secretive person.
QUEEN OF SWORDS- Upright: A quick and confident decision, a regal widow, one who can bear their sorrow. Reverse: A sly and deceitful person, narrowmindedness, a gossip.
KING OF SWORDS- Upright: A judge, a powerful commander, overcautious, a wise counselor. Reverse: Evil intentions, an obstinate person, decisions or judgments may seem unfair.
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