Ace of Swords
Upright: Breakthroughs, new ideas, mental clarity, success
Reversed: Inner clarity, re-thinking an idea, clouded judgement
Ace of Swords brings new energy from the intellectual realms. You may be on your way to a new way of thinking or intellectual potential. Or perhaps you can finally see the path ahead of you with a sudden realization or conscious understanding about an issue that has been troubling you. You are open to embracing new ideas or to learning something new. Now is an excellent time to start a new project-one that requires your intellect, communication skills, and mental power. Ace of Swords also encourages you to pursue the truth of the matter and to find justice. You may champion a cause or stand up for your rights or the rights of others. Or you may have a new idea for which you are prepared to fight. You have great clarity on the situation and can now argue your point of view with truth and conviction. In other words, you are ready for battle.
Ace of Swords has a white skull, a Mexican-styled dagger representing the sword, and traditional Dia de los Muertos ceremonial marigolds. Death is alluded to as a new beginning. In general though, this image is mostly a traditionally-styled Tarot Ace. White is indicative that this card is under the Air element.
The element of Air is attached to the signs Gemini, Libra and Aquarius. It is rarefied air which usually surrounds those graced by this element, as this is the marker of the intellectual. Airy people are smart thinkers and handle abstract reasoning well. They love to analyze, synthesize and probe. Those influenced by Air are inventive and clever. They see all sides of the equation and are able to glean the best approach. Balance is key. Air signs are communicative, intellectual, clever and fair.
Zodiac: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
Element: Air
Color: White