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Ace of Swords tarot card artwork

One clear thought parts the veil of tangled clouds.

Tarot Encyclopedia

Ace of Swords

Name what you can see clearly now. Let an honest question sharpen your next decision.

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Upright keywords

  • Breakthrough
  • clarity
  • sharp mind

Reversed keywords

  • Clouded judgment
  • confusion
  • indecisiveness

Summary

Ace of Swords points to breakthrough, clarity, and sharp mind.

Upright meaning

Upright, Ace of Swords highlights breakthrough, clarity, and sharp mind.

Reversed meaning

Reversed, Ace of Swords can indicate clouded judgment, confusion, and indecisiveness.

Symbolism at a glance

  • Breakthrough

  • clarity

  • sharp mind

Reflection questions

  • Where is breakthrough, and clarity showing up for me now?
  • What would help me work with clouded judgment, and confusion?