Ace of Swords

"You have power over your mind - not outside events. Realize this, and you will find strength." - Marcus Aurelius

Element of air power: Air power is metaphorically related to swords. A new thought slices through your mind in the same way as a sword can slice through the air, cutting through ignorance or unawareness. The Ace of Swords indicates that one is about to experience a moment or breakthrough in what seemed to have been chaotic. A new thought often cuts through dense confusion, just as a sword cuts through a thick branch.


The Truth comes through in this process; this card represents that moment in which one can see the world from a new point of view, as a place that is filled with nothing but new possibilities. It is, therefore, the best time to work on your goals - as the aces all give a kind of right-of-way or route that is acceptable and are sign posts to indicate opportunities and new beginnings.

The Ace of Swords indicates that one is about to experience a moment of breakthrough. It might also be a good time for you to seek justice and the truth in all matters since your conscience is clear, and your thoughts are swift. If you rise to the occasion, your sharpness and clarity in thought will be rewarded.

A sword has a double edge to it, one side is to cut to life and the other side is to cut to death or ending things or cutting chords. The sword is also reminds us to be careful of excessive power that can corrupt. If you choose to stick with principals, the sword will serve you well.

When this card comes up, expect clarity and a clear goal, charge forward until you find your Truth. Fight for Truth, but choose how to fight for it. Trust the mental process that you go through.

At times of Imbalance: Overanalyzing and overbalancing can bring confusion, insecurity and chaos. This isn’t a good time for one to make any rash decisions since they don’t reveal any clarity on what you should do. Expect short bursts or slowing down.


Medicine: Be prepared at all times to APPLY a slow and methodical approach as you move towards achieving your goals. NOW is a good time to think rationally while you make your way through each stage rather than acting on impulse, since everything appears super blurry at times and is not very clear in that moment. It might also be a good time to seek advice since things may not be as they seem.

Mantra: I think clearly and trust my own judgment.