Swords

Use the qualities of impartiality and cold judgment to solve problems that refuse to go away. Keywords UPRIGHT: Mental clarity, intellectual power, authority, truth REVERSED:

Develop your intuition to see the hidden truth. Keywords UPRIGHT: Independent, unbiased judgment, clear boundaries, direct communication REVERSED: Overly-emotional, easily influenced, bitchy, cold-hearted The Queen

Be confident and fearless while making hard decisions. Keywords UPRIGHT: Ambitious, action-oriented, driven to succeed, fast-thinking REVERSED: Restless, unfocused, impulsive, burn-out As with all Knights

Watching and learning without tipping your hand too soon.  Keywords UPRIGHT: New ideas, curiosity, thirst for knowledge, new ways of communicating REVERSED: Self-expression, all talk

Betrayal, Painful Endings Keywords UPRIGHT: Painful endings, deep wounds, betrayal, loss, crisis REVERSED: Recovery, regeneration, resisting an inevitable end The Ten of Swords marks a

So, You Were an Ass… Quit Crying over spilled Milk and Move on. Keywords UPRIGHT: Anxiety, worry, fear, depression, nightmares REVERSED: Inner turmoil, deep-seated fears,

Self Sabotage Keywords UPRIGHT: Negative thoughts, self-imposed restriction, imprisonment, victim mentality REVERSED: Self-limiting beliefs, inner critic, releasing negative thoughts, open to new perspectives The Eight

Beware of deception Keywords UPRIGHT: Betrayal, deception, getting away with something, acting strategically REVERSED: Imposter syndrome, self-deceit, keeping secrets Traditionally, the Seven of Swords indicates

Leave your baggage behind Keywords UPRIGHT: Transition, change, rite of passage, releasing baggage. REVERSED: Personal transition, resistance to change, unfinished business The Six of Swords

Pulling a gun in a sword fight, unsportsmanlike advantage Keywords UPRIGHT: Conflict, disagreements, competition, defeat, winning at all costs REVERSED: Reconciliation, making amends, past resentment

Take Time to Recharge Keywords UPRIGHT: Rest, relaxation, meditation, contemplation, recuperation REVERSED: Exhaustion, burn-out, deep contemplation, stagnation The Four of Swords tells you to rest

Pain and Suffering Keywords UPRIGHT: Heartbreak, emotional pain, sorrow, grief, hurt REVERSED: Negative self-talk, releasing pain, optimism, forgiveness When the Three of Swords turns up

Like talking to a brick wall Keywords UPRIGHT: Difficult decisions, weighing up options, an impasse, avoidance REVERSED: Indecision, confusion, information overload, stalemate The Two of

There is a great power at hand and it can be used in any way, whether negative or positive, Keywords UPRIGHT: Breakthroughs, new ideas, mental