When reading tarot cards, the Swords in the Minor Arcana are associated with the element Air and can correspond with the Spades suit in a normal deck of playing cards. Swords designate characteristics of wisdom, creativity, leadership, ideas, and decision-making skills when reading tarot cards. Swords attributes, when reading tarot cards, are consistent with the astrological signs of Libra, Gemini, and Aquarius.
The Ace of Swords represents intelligence, truth, justice, reason, and clarity when reading tarot cards. Situations in life seem to rarely go smoothly and when the Ace of Swords shows up when reading tarot cards, it is a clear sign that you should be on the look-out for an obstacle to appear. This tarot card also serves to remind you that with every trial, there is an opportunity for a successful outcome. When reading tarot cards, it might tell you to face your challenges with honesty and courage.
The Ace of Swords also embraces the characteristics of mental force and fortitude when reading tarot cards. Utilizing mental force when drawn reading tarot cards can mean you should analyze a current situation and think your way calmly through it. Find out the facts before making a decision. Determining the trait of fortitude could relate to overcoming adversity and being undisturbed by delays or impediments to goals. Drawing the Ace of Swords when reading tarot cards could also mean you are a champion of causes and righter of wrongs, and that you seek justice in events. As well, honesty is a trait you admire and you have the desire to find out what is real and true.
When reading tarot cards, each card of the four suits is numbered and the meaning of the card changes slightly with each number. The Two of Swords can represent emotions that are obstructed somehow, and avoidance of issues. Obstructed emotions could mean denying true feelings, being defensive, or keeping another at arm’s length when reading tarot cards. Having the Two of Swords drawn when reading tarot cards could also indicate you are refusing to look at facts and ignoring warning signs. You close your eyes to unpleasantness. It also connotes the feeling of being afraid to act, reaching a stalemate in an event or decision, and staying “on the fence” in an issue, being afraid to make a decision.
When reading tarot cards, cards in opposition to the Two of Swords include the Fool, Star, Wheel of Fortune, and the Three of Wands. Cards in support of the Two of Swords when reading tarot cards include the Moon, the Four of Pentacles, the Seven of Swords, and the Nine of Wands.
The image on the Two of Swords card is representative of a young woman holding swords crossed over her heart as to deny entry. She looks stoic and stolid but in a manner that suggests she is having trouble keeping her emotions under control.