SWORDS - Air element - intellect - decisions - conflict - power - harsh realities. The Painted Tarot - sophiemckayknight.com/tarot Ace of Swords - making a decision - seed of possibility - mental clarity - cutting through to find the truth of the matter - new ideas - double edged situation beginning. A c e o f Sw o r d s I I Two of Swords - shadow boxing - avoiding the truth - unable to face harsh realities - calling a truce - deciding not to retaliate - dignified silence - crossed swords . I II Three of Swords - facing a difficult truth; heartbreak; facing what’s ahead; remembering painful events - grief - using pain to become stronger - taking things to heart - mental clarity - better perspective - short lived pain. I V Four of Swords - Needing to take some time out - taking a rest - spiritual recuperation - lay down your swords - take a step back - reflect on your thought patterns - exhaustion. V Five of Swords - walk away - bitter disappointment - anger over something ‘lost’ - pick your battles - competitive environment - feeling uncomfortable - learn from defeat and move on. V I Six of Swords - emotional distance - leaving a painful situation - feeling protective over others - end of conflict - difficult decisions - better days coming - necessary change. V I I Seven of Swords - secretive behaviour - unease - theft of ideas - feeling someone is ‘taking’ too much - self deception - not facing the truth - sneaking around. V I II Eight of Swords - self restriction - limiting beliefs - feeling trapped - confusion - victim mentality - trust yourself - feeling stuck - unable to commit. I X Nine of Swords - obsessive thoughts - difficulty sleeping or relaxing - anxiety - feeling overwhelmed by stress - being too hard on yourself - reach out for help - retreating inwards - don’t give up. X Ten of Swords - painful ending or realisation - feeling powerless - the worst is behind you - darkest hour is before the dawn - being talked about/talking behind someones back - learning from the experience. Page of Swords - new ideas - feeling energised by exciting plans - new beginnings - communication - messages coming thick and fast - defensiveness - a high maintenance young person or energy. P a g e o f Sw o r d s Knight of Swords - travel - movement - great energy - fast thinking - things happening all at once - rushing into a situation too quickly - rising to a challenge - determination - progress - drive - mental clarity - a young K n ig h t o f Sw o r d s adult in your life. Queen of Swords - independent, female energy - seeing the truth - ability to cut through lies & gossip - clear boundaries - tough on the outside - resilience - demanding respect - clear vision - inner strength. Q u e e n o f Sw o r d s King of Swords - feeling powerful - in control of your thoughts - clear and active male energy - quick thinking - intelligence - good balance of thought and action - dispelling self limiting beliefs - intellectual K i n g o f Sw o r d s confidence - ‘cool’ energy. .