Ace of Swords: Tarot Card Meaning

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Ace of Swords tarot card, 1909 artwork by Pamela Colman Smith

Minor Arcana · Swords

Ace of Swords

Element: Air

Upright

clarity, breakthrough, sharp mind

A crowned sword rises from the clouds, cutting through confusion. A moment of clarity or a breakthrough idea is here.

Reversed

confusion, mixed messages, misused power

Thoughts may be clouded or words misused. Get clear before you act.

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Card artwork by Pamela Colman Smith, 1909. Public domain.