The Swords —The Realm of Thought, Decision & Inner Truth
Swords - Tarot Card Meanings
The Suit of Swords deals with the mind — thoughts, decisions, communication, and the truths we’d rather not face. These cards show how we process information, set boundaries, confront conflict, and cut through confusion. When Swords show up, the message is usually mental, verbal, or clarity-focused.
| Card | Upright Meaning | Reversed Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Ace of Swords | Upright | Reversed |
| Two of Swords | Upright | Reversed |
| Three of Swords | Upright | Reversed |
| Four of Swords | Upright | Reversed |
| Five of Swords | Upright | Reversed |
| Six of Swords | Upright | Reversed |
| Seven of Swords | Upright | Reversed |
| Eight of Swords | Upright | Reversed |
| Nine of Swords | Upright | Reversed |
| Ten of Swords | Upright | Reversed |
| Page of Swords | Upright | Reversed |
| Knight of Swords | Upright | Reversed |
| Queen of Swords | Upright | Reversed |
| King of Swords | Upright | Reversed |
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- Ace of Swords (Reversed)
- Two of Swords (Reversed)
- Three of Swords (Reversed)
- Four of Swords (Reversed)
- Five of Swords (Reversed)
- Six of Swords (Reversed)
- Seven of Swords (Reversed)
- Eight of Swords (Reversed)
- Nine of Swords (Reversed)
- Ten of Swords (Reversed)
- Page of Swords (Reversed)
- Knight of Swords (Reversed)
- Queen of Swords (Reversed)
- King of Swords (Reversed)
