ACE OF SWORDS (upright)

Positively: Openings. Beginnings. Renewal. New patterns of thought and experience. New understandings. New routines. New way of interacting. New approaches to old problems. Honesty. Certainty. Brilliance. Genius. Intelligence. Revelation. Insight. Attention to detail. Debate. Criticism. Clarity. Attention. Discernment. Discrimination. Objectivity. Reason. Acuity. Foresight. Accuracy. Sound judgment. Good advice. Science. Study. Research. Investigation. Examination. Analysis. Instruction. Teaching. Unemotional vision. Outmoded beliefs discarded. Return to the truth about ourselves. Establishing boundaries. Empowerment. Avowal. Proclamation. Speaking up. Bearing the breast. Discerning truth. Exposing lies. Exposing fraud. Exposing intentions. Deception uncovered. Order. Organization. Major choices. Decisions. Judgments. Verdicts. Agreements. Declarations.

Negatively: Cunning. Ruthlessness. Callousness. Coldness. Lack of emotion. Vanity. Spite. Scheming. Obsession. Fanaticism. Dictatorial behavior. Interrogation. Prying. Meddlesomeness. Interference. Evil.
 

ACE OF SWORDS (reversed)

Bad decisions. Inappropriate choices. Incompetent judgments. Disagreement. Misunderstanding. Quarrels. Animosity. Confusion. Crossed wires. Denial. Inept communication. Advice unheeded. Truth disregarded. Emotionality. Subjectivity. Irrationality. Foolish ideas. No common sense. Disorder. Mental dysfunction. Warped perspectives. Rules flaunted. Paranoia. Insanity. Lies. Deceit. Theft. Manipulation. Plagiarization. Corruption. Delay. Hesitation. Procrastination. New projects abandoned. Sabotage. Schedule mishaps. Depression. Fatigue. Blindness. Retardation. Infirmity. Illness.

Note: The Ace of Swords is equivalent to the infamous Ace of Spades of exoteric playing decks. The suit of Spades is the equivalent to the Tarot's suit of Swords. The Ace of Spades is, therefore, not a symbol of physical death. It signifies inept choices, decisions and judgments that lead to an undesirable outcomes. Reversed Aces are often portents of hazard. They denote warnings, as well as potential threats to our welfare.

Positively: Agreement. Partnership. Affiliation. Camaraderie. Meeting. Bonding. Cooperation. Fair dealing. Arbitration. Diplomacy. Seeing both sides. Clear advice. Objectivity. Impartiality. Detachment. Decisions. Choices. Judgments. Verdicts. Tests. Examination. Review. Analysis. Speculation. Investigation. Debate. New perspectives. Patience. Reserve. Conservation. Waiting. Observation. Biding time. Study. Discovery. Concentration. Certainty. Fact. Mental brilliance. Profound intelligence. Adept communication. Eloquence. Finesse. Grace. Honesty. Skill. Precision. Mastery.

Negatively: Polarity. Breach. Division. Disagreement. Acrimony. Falling out. Incompatibility. Stalemate. Stagnation. Difficult decisions. Coldness. Dogmatism. Inflexibility. Rigidity. Arrogance. Indifference. Defiance. Elitism. Complexity. Vanity. Exaggeration. Neutrality. Prejudice. Evil. Return
 

Positively: Stalemate ends. Incompatibilities resolved. Conflict avoided. Compromise reached. Indecision passes. Better feeling.

Negatively: Vacillation. Agreements overturned. Irreconcilable differences. Sabotage. Subjectivity. Lack of perspective. No detachment. Irrational behavior. Inept communication. Confusing information. Wrong conclusions. Partiality. Unfair decisions. Rigid allegiances. Loss of poise. Loss of equilibrium. Indecision. Contradiction. Adverse judgments. Delusion. Refusal to face facts. Refusal to see truth. Good advice ignored. Emotion dominates logic. Conflict. Argument. Lies. Deceit. Fraud. Being swayed. Apathy. Lack of curiosity. Surface understanding. Lack of education. Superficiality. Lack of insight. Dullness. Stupidity. Conformity. Indecision. Return
 

Positively: Fortitude during difficult times. Bravely moving ahead. Facing the worst. Speaking regardless of consequences. Laying it on the line. Confrontation. Confession. Revelation.

Negatively: Trouble. Shock. Worry. Agitation. Anxiety. Trepidation. Concern. Confusion. Apprehensiveness. Frustration. Suffering. Dissatisfaction. Pessimism. Doubt. Denial. Rejection. Plans go awry. Unwanted outcomes. Loss of peace. Complexity. Erratic activity. Haphazard action. Impulsive decisions. Forced separation. Mind games. Mistrust. Deception. Manipulation. Malign intelligence. Gossip. False rumour. Spite. Ridicule. Accusation. Antagonism. Attack. Unwanted confrontation. Incompatibility. Disturbing memories. Past error. Past misdeeds. Remorse. Loss of prosperity. Communication breakdown. Irreconcilable differences. Recrimination. Insomnia. Delusion. Paranoia. Suspicion. Inhibition. Repression. Bad conscience. Guilt. Fear of emotional display. Masochism. Morbidity. Lack of empathy. Conditional love. Blackmail. Vendetta. Grudges. Jealousy. Enmity. Self-destructive urges. Soliciting sympathy. Return
 

Positively: Improved situation. Peace returns. Composure regained. Greater clarity and insight. Hostilities abated. Recriminations cease. Fear passes. Remorse lightens.

Negatively: Avoidance. Dismissal. Denial. Not facing the dark side. Shallowness. Superficiality. Cowardice. Weakness. Lack of psychological insight. No fortitude. Return
 

Positively: Study. Appraisal. Analysis. Research. Investigation. Diagnosis. Attention to detail. Close observation. Meticulousness. Knowledge. Precocious intelligence. Diplomacy. Mastery. Finesse. Etiquette. Seeing beneath the surface. Schools. Colleges. Institutes. Learning. Instruction. Education. Scientific studies. Period of withdrawal. Seclusion. Introspection. Privacy. Retreat. Contemplation. Insight.

Patience. Waiting. Discretion. Forbearance. Formality. Preparation. Organization. Order. Good judgments. Positive verdicts. Rules observed. Decisive action.

Negatively - Boredom. Stagnation. Commonplace ideas. Conservatism. Traditionalism. Provincialism. Rigidity. Failure to adjust to new situations. Status quo. Not making waves. Facade of composure. Secrets. Secret contacts, agreements, pacts, promises and allegiances. Hidden agendas. Lies. Deception.

Delays. Postponements. Hospitalization. Diagnosis. Therapy. Recuperation.
 

Crudity. Lack of finesse. Insensitivity. Impracticality. Superficiality. Blocked expression. Lack of composure. Indiscretion. Impulsiveness. Impatience. Haste. Disorganization. Details overlooked. Lack of mastery. Lack of education. Lack of natural aptitude. Irrational thinking. No objectivity. No detachment. Inappropriate advice. Purposeless criticism. Conventionality. Retardation. Extroversion. Avoidance of solitude. Meddling. Loss of privacy. No composure. Lack of reserve. Misdiagnosis. No discipline. Return
 

Conflict. Stress. Problems. Trouble. Worry. Defeat. Fallout. Antagonism. Imbroglio. Interference. Harangue. Antipathy. Frustration. Refusal. Misunderstanding. Confrontation. Dispute. Grudges. Enmity. Quarrel. Judgmentalism. Suspicion. Deceit. Blackmail. Exploitation. Oppression. Self-recrimination. Pessimism. Disinformation. Slander. Rumour. Gossip. Envy. Lies. Perjury. Bad news. Scheming. Arrogance. Capitulation. Abuse. Breach of etiquette. Crudity. Unjustified action. Upset schedule. Poor planning. Intolerable work load. Difficult partnerships. Problem people. Intractable demands. Incompetent assistance. Insoluble differences. Negative outcomes.

FIVE OF SWORDS (reversed)

Differences reconciled. Disagreements resolved. Quarreling abated. Confrontation avoided. Cessation of hostility. Tension released. Detachment regained. Problems fixed. Bad time passes. Coming clean. Fresh starts. Lighter feeling. Circumspect action. Silence. Deliberation. Caution. Clear understanding. Deceit exposed. Improved communication. Improved perspective. Greater insight. Expertise. Facing wrongdoing. Making amends. Honest declaration. Mistakes avoided. Optimism. Return

Positively: Positive attitude. Clarity. Progress. Positive energy. Congenial atmosphere. Friends and allies. Exchange. Sharing. Synthesis. Solutions. Agreements. Networking. Help. Adequate advice. Professional aid. Planning. Strategy. Good ideas. Specialists. Experts. Open communication. Listening. Education. Study. Learning. Training. Exactness. Precision. Detection. Discovery. Ingenuity. Inquisitiveness. Invention. Genius. Penetrating to the truth. Musical ability. Technical skill. Avant-garde. Social projects. Public events. Humanity. Liberalism. Acceptance. Understanding. Science. Computing. Mastery. Technology. Machinery. Instruments.

Negatively: Coldness. Indifference. Self-absorption. Detachment. Narcissism. Extroversion. Intellectual arrogance. Seeking undeserved attention. Disarray. Reckless behavior. Meddling. Complexity.
 

Stagnation. Blockage. Restriction. Parochialism. Narrow-mindedness. Irrationality. Selfishness. Arrogance. Defensiveness. Intractability. Hostility. Lack of understanding. Causing problems. Backsliding. Muddle-headedness. Emotions running riot. Subjectivity. Lack of planning. Unpredictability. Hopelessness. Prevarication. Advice ignored. Inadequate advice. False hope. Lies. Secret activity. Duplicity. Going it alone. Failure to apply new techniques. Incompetence. Ignorance. Boredom. Lack of curiosity. Lack of humanity. Postponed journeys. Delay. Return
 

Positively: Individuality. Uniqueness. Idiosyncratic behavior. Original thinking. Genius. Brilliance. Eccentricity. Extraordinary insight. Extraordinary experiences. Roads less traveled. Going against the flow.

Negatively: Mistakes. Failure. Losses. Abandonment. Attachment. Futility. Incongruity. Disassociation. Fragmentation. Indecision. Incapacity. Inefficiency. Incompetence. Short cuts. Half-hearted commitment. Disinterest. Ignorance. Laziness. Superficiality. Compulsive behavior. Wild ideas. Dabbling. Irrationality. Impracticality. Insufficient data. Wrong information. Neurosis. Dementia. Strange syndromes. Bizarre habits. Haphazard planning. Disorganized schedules. Carelessness. Waning attention. Counterproductive working methods. Unfinished projects. Wayward activity. Trivia. Gossip. Secrets. Hidden agendas. Deception. Connivance. Intrigue. Facade. Spying. Betrayal. Theft. Plagiarization. Envy. Hypocrisy. Delinquency. Crime. Perversion. Promiscuity. Infirmity. Illness. Retardation.
 

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Positively: Mental transformation. Attitudinal improvement. Greater clarity. Enhanced efficiency. Patience. Deliberation. Expertise. Shortcomings conquered. Blockages removed. Anxiety allayed. Self-reliance. Competence. Expression. Individuality. Receptivity. Better times. Gain replaces loss. Return
 

Slavery. Confinement. Restriction. Enclosure. Abandonment. Dejection. Blockage. Tyranny. Domination. Oppression. Cruelty. Suppression. Imprisonment. Incarceration. Inhibition. Defensiveness. Entrapment. Negative environment. Incompatibility. Harangue. Negative people. Threat. Warning. Danger. Tradition. Prejudice. Bigotry. Provincialism. Xenophobia. Blame. Accusation. Contempt. Gossip. Negative thinking. Apprehensiveness. Mental impairment. Communication problems. Antagonism. Limited self-esteem. Fear of being oneself. Foibles. Restricted expression. Few friends. No social interactivity. Phobia. Obsession. Fear. Anxiety. Hypochondria. Addiction. Guilt. Bad conscience. Immorality. Disobedience. Criminality. Recalcitrance. Pessimism. Evil.
 

Injustice discovered. Truth made clear. Improved opportunity. Better communication. Fears end. Clear conscience. Freedom from oppression. Addictions overcome. Liberation. Catharsis. Improved self-esteem. Harmony. Impediments removed. Greater acuity. Creativity. Return

Positively: Revelation. Spiritual awakening. Increased awareness. Deeper insight. Ending of immaturity. Moral concern. Facing the worst. Fighting pain. Catharsis. Purge. Self-analysis. Rebellion.

Negatively: Shock. Trauma. Disturbance. Harangue. Bad news. Powerlessness. Impotency. Uncertainty. Premonition. Pain. Fear. Anxiety. Worry. Loss. Melancholia. Depression. Despair. Discontent. Dissatisfaction. Negative outcomes. Loneliness. Estrangement. Abandonment. Oppression. Abnormal events. Upset schedules. Fatigue. Worse case scenario thinking. Irrational thinking. Eccentricity. Blame. Antagonism. Recrimination. Gossip. Accusation. Hostility. Suspicion. Obsession. Mania. Dementia. Neurosis. Paranoia. Insanity. Addiction. Self-torment. Masochism. Sadism. Bad conscience. Envy. Guilt. Regret. Failure. Accident. Injury. Disfigurement.

Positively: Sanity returns. Clearer thinking. Less suspicion. Hostility overcome. Better feelings. Suspicion nullified. Recovery. Health returns. Pain abates. Sorrow passes. Losses regained. Enemies overcome. Less detachment. Release. Recompense.

Negatively: Inhumanity. Lack of conscience. Immorality. Indifference. Callousness. Shallowness. Superficiality. Lack of empathy. Denial. Arrested development. Misdiagnosis. Repeated mistakes. No change after trauma. Return
 

Positively: Conclusion. Termination. Finale. Denouement. Going for broke. Catharsis. Complete understanding. Getting to the truth. Facts made apparent. Illusions shattered. Facing consequences. Final declaration. Resolution. Strength of mind. Taking on the odds. Hard work. Detail. Precision. Penetrating insight.

Negatively: Wounds. Pain. Sorrow. Shock. Breakdown. Undoing. Ruin. Dashed expectations. Betrayal. Severance. Enemies. Destructive people. Recrimination. Open hostility. Defensiveness. Materialism. Judgmentalism. Bigotry. Intractability. Complaint. Indiscretion. Lies. Misinformation. Slander. Scandal. Cruelty. Immorality. Perversity. Manipulation. Injustice. Corruption. Crime. Self-blame. Guilt. Violence. Injury. Accident. Evil. Death. Insanity. Schizophrenia. Dementia. Addition. Self-destruction. Suicide. Imprisonment.
 

Positively: Narrow escape. Catastrophe averted. Release. Recovery. Better feeling. Deeper understanding. Forgiveness. Mercy.

Negatively: Refusal. Obstinacy. Avoidance. Denial. Repression. Postponement. Hesitation. Deceit. Danger unheeded. Warning unheeded. Lessons unlearned. Stupidity. Lack of control. Lack of precaution. Return