Swords represent the element of air. They stand for the mind, mental energy, consciousness, wisdom, and the intellect. The world of Swords is the world of recognition, decision, ideas, and judgments. Swords deal with thought and imagination, with conscious and distinct perceptions of the world and oneself, with originality, freedom, the learning process, and clarity. Libra, Aquaries, and Gemini are the astrological signs of the Sword and of the element of air. "Well-dignified", they indicate intellectual matters. "Ill-dignified", they indicate sickness, depression, trouble, and death.

The Royal Suite	Knight of Swords Queen of Swords King/Prince of Swords Page/Princess of Swords Ace of Swords
Swords 2 - 5	II of Swords - Peace III of Swords - Sorrow IV of Swords - Truce V of Swords - Defeat
Swords 6 - 10	VI of Swords - Science VII of Swords - Futility VIII of Swords - Interference IX of Swords - Cruelty X of Swords - Ruin