Tarot Minor Arcarna Swords Cards in the suit of Swords generally represent courage and boldness, strife and aggression, even hatred and enemies.
		Ace of Swords - Pictured on the card: the Hand of God holds forth the Sword of Reason and Judgement. The Ace of Swords represents conquest, rational ability, the beginning of an opportunity for change, a time to cut ties with the past and start something new. It signals great activity and the power to feel strongly (to love and hate strongly).
		Weak spots in plans, conquest with disastrous results, obstacles and risk of loss. It also may signal restriction imposed by force or fear, or the overthrow of just authority. There is a need to plan carefully and check thoroughly.
		Two of Swords - Pictured here is a woman balancing a sword on each shoulder, seated before a sea full of rocks that trap the unwary. The Two of Swords represents an uneasy balance, held in place by great strength and effort. It signals tension in relationships, difficulty in deciding what to do, a stalemated situation.
		Release of tension, the deliberate stirring up of trouble, the unjamming and movement of affairs from a stuck position (sometimes in the wrong direction), sympathy for those in trouble, and possibly disloyalty. This is not a time for making decisions ... put off decisions until you are absolutely sure.
		Three of Swords - Pictured here is a heart pierced by three swords under a stormy sky. The Three of Swords represents trouble of the heart, stormy relationships, quarrels, emotional anguish, and a warning of general strife and upheaval. It can also indicate growth through mental or emotional conflict.
		A milder degree of strife in relationships, lack of communication, small quarrels for no reason, a need for a peacemaker.
		Four of Swords - Illustrated on the card is the tomb of a knight, decorated with four swords. The Four of Swords represents rest after battle, a release from suffering and strife, the opportunity to relax and take peace, and it indicates an upcoming change for the better.
		A renewal of activity, an incomplete success, the necessity to be wise and prudent, to think before committing yourself and to conserve your resources so that they may be used only where they are needed. This is not a good time to make promises.
		Five of Swords - The card pictures an enemy collecting the dropped swords of five defeated men. The Five of Swords represents utter defeat in battle, failure, loss, the conquest of others, unfairness, cruelty, slander, and the cowardice of the strong. Logic and reason are used for evil purposes. It may indicate that someone has run away or left abruptly. The questioner may be either the victor or the defeated party, depending upon the question and the card's position in the reading.
		The milder losses, a need to beware of pride, a chance of defeat, an empty victory, sorrow.
		Six of Swords - The card's picture shows a sad woman and child in a boat, heading for a calm shore. The Six of Swords represents a better future, success after worry and anguish, a journey to a better lodging or a different consciousness, leaving a relationship. There will be more peace in the future.
		That you will remain where and as you are; there is no immediate way out of present problems and worries, but you can take time to think carefully: have you considered all the facts?
		Seven of Swords - The picture shows a man stealing swords. The Seven of Swords represents a failed plan, or a need for cunning and trickery, an unwise or untimely attempt to take what is not yours, spying, deceit, partial (minimal) success.
		Unexpected good, wishes likely to be fulfilled, good counsel. It also indicates a reluctance to follow through on a bold plan at a time when action is most needed, or it may indicate the failure of a plan, unwise counsel, foolish surrender just before victory would have been won.
		Eight of Swords - Pictured is a maiden imprisoned within a ring of eight swords. The Eight of Swords represents bondage, restriction, indecision, fear to move out of a situation. Someone is hurt, confused, caught in a painful situation. It is time to seek help.
		That new beginnings may now be possible, a new freedom may be taken. There will be more freedom soon.
		Nine of Swords - The picture shows a woman who cannot sleep because of her despair. The Nine of Swords represents a heavy burden of loss, doubt, depression, sorrow. Intense mental insight can bring suffering. However, it also indicates the opportunity to gain new strength and new life: rational and logical strength may be triggered by a situation that cannot be helped by emotions. Have courage; face the fear and pain to overcome the difficulty.
		Milder difficulties, unselfish patience, a release from burdens in time, a need to see what the morrow will bring. Faith and trust are needed at this time.
		Ten of Swords - The picture shows ten swords piercing a fallen man. The Ten of Swords represents ruin, defeat, unavoidable trouble, (the trouble indicated is not often for an individual but usually for a group or community) with a suggestion that you aid others in trouble. The trouble may stimulate an unusual clarity of mental brilliance and logic.
		The overthrow of evil forces and some success and profit; the courage to rise again; a willingness to look to higher powers for help.
		The Page of Swords - The Page of Swords represents a possibly young person skilled in working with people, a person of diplomatic talents, grace and ability. It may also indicate a message and, in some cases, spying.
		The exposure of an impostor, frivolity, cunning, certainly the unexpected is to be expected.
		The Knight of Swords - represents a courageous and energetic person, likely to be domineering but pure in heart. The card may also indicate the coming or going of misfortune.
		Bragging, extravagance, tyranny over the helpless, a quarrelsome person whose actions cause trouble.
		The Queen of Swords - represents a widow, an angry and closed and defensive woman, a kind but always firm person keen in observation.
		Unreliability and narrow-mindedness, gossip, deceit, malice, a prudish and spiteful woman.
		The King of Swords - represents a person in a position of power and decision, who gives wise advice and is firm in his alliances and in his quarrels. It may also indicate the principle of power, authority, the military, or the law.
		A harsh and malicious influence, a plotting without limit for disruption.

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