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The  King of Swords, blade held aloft, stumbles across the nest of fey birds, full of raucous fledglings, and his sharp mind quickly grasps the value of his discovery. Raising his arms like a conductor, he conjures a swarm of butterflies down into the nest to feed the screaming chicks. Rather than clash with their raging parents, he has chosen to par.lay with their malleable offspring, trusting his unerring mental lucidity to subvert their feral instincts for good. For the first time in the song of Swords, a smile is warranted, and stretches gently across his face.

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upright meaning:

clarity of purpose • realistic expectation • ingenuity

It takes a great man not just to fight evil, but to subsume it, divert it, and use it for good. Such an immense task calls for impeccable character and keen clarity of purpose. Realism and ingenuity are your greatest weapons when faced with a mighty foe; do not let good sense to become clouded with emotions. Face the facts with cold stoicism and find the best way to proceed. The answer may be simpler than you think.

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reversed meaning:

strategy • intelligence • cunning approach

An inverted King of Swords belies a potent energy at work, perhaps behind the scenes, still undetected. He is seeking the nest of the beast that plagues his people, ready to rout it for good. This King’s strength lies in his intellect; he has little need of force if a shrewd strategy will do. Ultimately, the element of surprise will catch the growing cygnets unaware, and the wily monarch will make quick work of them. His people will be free.

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TAROT CARD MEANINGS

MAJOR ARCANA

MAJOR ARCANA

0. THE FOOL

NEW BEGINNING • SPONTANEITY • LEAP OF FAITH

MAJOR ARCANA

I. THE MAGICIAN

BOLD • SELF-DETERMINED • SKILLED

MAJOR ARCANA

II. THE HIGH PRIESTESS

INTROSPECTIVE • INTUITION • MYSTERY OF SUBCONSCIOUS

MAJOR ARCANA

III. THE EMPRESS

NURTURING • GIVING • CONNECTION WITH EARTH

MAJOR ARCANA

IV. The emperor

POWER • FOCUSED GROWTH • INFLUENTIAL  

MAJOR ARCANA

V. THE HIEROPHANT

TRADITION • SPIRITUALITY • EDUCATION 

MAJOR ARCANA

VI. THE LOVERS

PARTNERSHIP • INDIVIDUALISM • BLOSSOMING RELATIONSHIP

MAJOR ARCANA

VII. THE CHARIOT

WILL POWER • SELF-ASSURED • CONFIDENCE MOVING FORWARD

MAJOR ARCANA

VIII. STRENGTH

EMPOWERMENT • CONFIDENCE • VITALITY

MAJOR ARCANA

IX. THE HERMIT

SEARCHING WITHIN • SOLITUDE • SELF-EXPLORATION

MAJOR ARCANA

X. WHEEL OF FORTUNE

CHANCE • CHANGE • DESTINY 

MAJOR ARCANA

XI. JUSTICE

CAUSE AND EFFECT • BALANCE • ACCOUNTABILITY

MAJOR ARCANA

XII. THE HANGED MAN

GOING WITH THE FLOW • SURRENDERING CONTROL • LETTING GO

MAJOR ARCANA

XIII. DEATH

PROFOUND CHANGE • NEW CHAPTER • RENEWAL

MAJOR ARCANA

XIV. TEMPERANCE

MAINTAINING BALANCE • MODERATION • GIVING

MAJOR ARCANA

XV. THE DEVIL

TEMPTATION • MATERIALISM • AVOIDING SELF 

MAJOR ARCANA

XVI. THE TOWER

CATASTROPHE • ACCIDENT • SWIFT CHANGE

MAJOR ARCANA

XVII. THE STAR

OPPORTUNITY • HOPE • INSPIRATION

MAJOR ARCANA

XVIII. THE MOON

SECRETS • CONFRONTING SELF • ILLUSIONS

MAJOR ARCANA

XIX. THE SUN

GREATNESS • JOY • ENLIGHTENMENT 

MAJOR ARCANA

XX. JUDGEMENT

DECISIONS - TRANSITIONS - ENDINGS

MAJOR ARCANA

XXI. THE WORLD

COMPLETION - SUCCESS - FULFILLMENT 

MINOR ARCANA

SUIT OF WANDS

MINOR ARCANA

ACE OF WANDS

NEW OPPORTUNITY • STRONG ENERGY • INSPIRATION

MINOR ARCANA

TWO OF WANDS

PLANNING • LOOKING AHEAD • CLEAR MIND

MINOR ARCANA

THREE OF WANDS

SUSTAINED GROWTH • FORESIGHT • PROGRESS

MINOR ARCANA

FOUR OF WANDS

CELEBRATION • PEACE • FAMILY

MINOR ARCANA

FIVE OF WANDS

CONFLICT • TENSION • COMPROMISE

MINOR ARCANA

SIX OF WANDS

SMALL VICTORY • SELF-CONFIDENCE • APPRECIATION

MINOR ARCANA

SEVEN OF WANDS

CHALLENGE • PERSERVERANCE • STAYING THE COURSE

MINOR ARCANA

EIGHT OF WANDS

FORWARD MOVEMENT • FINISH LINE • FINAL PUSH

MINOR ARCANA

NINE OF WANDS

ENDURANCE • MAINTAINING CONTROL • RESILIENCE

MINOR ARCANA

TEN OF WANDS

BURDEN • RESPONSIBILITY • COMMITMENT

MINOR ARCANA

PAGE OF WANDS

INSPIRATION • ENTHUSIASM • POTENTIAL

MINOR ARCANA

KNIGHT OF WANDS

CONFIDENCE • SURGE OF ENERGY • PASSION

MINOR ARCANA

QUEEN OF WANDS

CHARISMA • RADIATING ENERGY • INSPIRATIONAL

MINOR ARCANA

KING OF WANDS

CREATIVE LEADER • VISIONARY • PASSIONATE

MINOR ARCANA

SUIT OF CHALICES

MINOR ARCANA

ACE OF CHALICES

NEW EMOTION • INTIMATE CONNECTION • LOVE

MINOR ARCANA

TWO OF CHALICES

SHARED CONNECTION • PARTNERSHIP • RECEPTIVE

MINOR ARCANA

THREE OF CHALICES

FRIENDSHIP • SYNCHRONICITY • SHARED EXPERIENCE

MINOR ARCANA

FOUR OF CHALICES

OVER-INDULGENCE • LOSS OF EXCITEMENT • APATHY

MINOR ARCANA

FIVE OF CHALICES

DISAPPOINTMENT - FAILURES - MAKING NEW SPACE

MINOR ARCANA

SIX OF CHALICES

RENEWAL • REVISITING PAST MEMORIES • VIBRANCY  

MINOR ARCANA

SEVEN OF CHALICES

DECEPTION • DWELLING IN FANTASY • CHOICES

MINOR ARCANA

EIGHT OF CHALICES

CONFUSION • UNCERTAINTY • ESCAPISM

MINOR ARCANA

NINE OF CHALICES

SATISFACTION • COMPLETED CYCLE • FULFILLMENT

MINOR ARCANA

TEN OF CHALICES

BLISS • HARMONY • ALIGNMENT WITH OTHERS

MINOR ARCANA

PAGE OF CHALICES

GIVING • OPEN HEART • EMOTIONAL WELLBEING

MINOR ARCANA

KNIGHT OF CHALICES

UNFETTERED EMOTION • MIXED FEELINGS • DEVOTION

MINOR ARCANA

QUEEN OF CHALICES

INTUITIVE • COMPASSIONATE • EMOTIONALLY SECURE

MINOR ARCANA

KING OF CHALICES

REIGNING EMOTIONS • POWERFUL CONDUIT • IN CONTROL

MINOR ARCANA

SUIT OF SWORDS

MINOR ARCANA

ACE OF SWORDS

MENTAL CLARITY • DETERMINATION • INTELLECTUAL POWER

MINOR ARCANA

TWO OF SWORDS

AVOIDING TRUTH • APPROACHING BLINDLY • SURFACING FEARS

MINOR ARCANA

THREE OF SWORDS

SORROW • MENTAL PAIN • GRIEF

MINOR ARCANA

FOUR OF SWORDS

CONTEMPLATION • REFLECTION • PAUSE

MINOR ARCANA

FIVE OF SWORDS

CONFRONTATION • DISAGREEMENT • PACIFYING ANGER

MINOR ARCANA

SIX OF SWORDS

MOVING ON • FREEDOM • TRANSITION

MINOR ARCANA

SEVEN OF SWORDS

CUTTING TIES • SPEAKING YOUR MIND • DECEPTION

MINOR ARCANA

EIGHT OF SWORDS

SELF-IMPRISONMENT • DESPAIR • VICTIM MENTALITY

MINOR ARCANA

NINE OF SWORDS

FEAR • VULNERABILITY • PARALYSIS

MINOR ARCANA

TEN OF SWORDS

HARD ENDINGS • MISFORTUNES • DEFEAT

MINOR ARCANA

PAGE OF SWORDS

SHARP MIND • NEW STRATEGY • CLEAR DIRECTION

MINOR ARCANA

KNIGHT OF SWORDS

AMBITIOUS • FIXATED ON GOALS • DETERMINED

MINOR ARCANA

QUEEN OF SWORDS

INTELLIGENCE • TRUTH • MENTAL CLARITY

MINOR ARCANA

KING OF SWORDS

CLARITY OF PURPOSE • REALISTIC EXPECTATION • INGENUITY

MINOR ARCANA

SUIT OF SWORDS

MINOR ARCANA

ACE OF PENTACLES

MATERIAL REWARD • NEW ADVENTURE • ABUNDANCE

MINOR ARCANA

TWO OF PENTACLES

BALANCING WORK • PRODUCTIVE • PRIORITIES 

MINOR ARCANA

THREE OF PENTACLES

ACHIEVEMENT • HARD WORK • SHARED GOAL

MINOR ARCANA

FOUR OF PENTACLES

GREED • SELFISHNESS • MATERIALISTIC

MINOR ARCANA

FIVE OF PENTACLES

FINANCIAL LOSS • HUMILITY • VANQUISHMENT

MINOR ARCANA

SIX OF PENTACLES

EXCESS • GENEROSITY • PAYING IT FORWARD

MINOR ARCANA

SEVEN OF PENTACLES

SETTING INTENTIONS • GREAT REWARD • FUTURE PLANNING

MINOR ARCANA

EIGHT OF PENTACLES

BLOOMING SUCCESS • MEANINGFUL GROWTH • SKILLED

MINOR ARCANA

NINE OF PENTACLES

REWARD • LUXURIES • FINANCIAL INDEPENDENCE

MINOR ARCANA

TEN OF PENTACLES

FULL POTENTIAL • FINANCIAL ABUNDANCE • ACHIEVEMENT

MINOR ARCANA

PAGE OF PENTACLES

FINANCIAL GIFT • NEW SILL • SECURITY

MINOR ARCANA

KNIGHT OF PENTACLES

FIXATED ON MONEY • GROWING DEPENDENT • LOSING MEANING

MINOR ARCANA

QUEEN OF PENTACLES

MASTERFUL STRENGTH • FORCE OF CREATION • GROUNDED

MINOR ARCANA

KING OF PENTACLES

COMPETENT • LEADER • MASTERY OF ENVIRONMENT