MENTAL FORCE FORTITUDE JUSTICE TRUTH
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USING MENTAL FORCE being objective thinking your way through finding out the facts analyzing the situation using your intellect applying logic and reason Reversed Early Phase: You may have a chance to use mental force. You may be able to express your thoughts. Someone may become reasonable in the future. You may need to be more objective. Late Phase: The opportunity to use mental force is fading. There are fewer intellectual challenges now. The chance to share your ideas is past. The time for thinking of a solution is ending. You no longer trust your analysis. |
HAVING FORTITUDE overcoming adversity facing problems resolving a situation finding the strength to overcome surmounting obstacles being undaunted by setbacks Reversed Early Phase: You may have to show fortitude. Your resolve may be tested in the future. You may need to face your problems. An obstacle may be on the horizon. You may require inner strength. Late Phase: The opportunity to show fortitude is fading. The test of your endurance is ending. The obstacle has been worked around. Setbacks are no longer a problem. The need for courage is no longer strong. |
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righting a wrong championing a cause doing what is right establishing the truth accepting responsibility wanting what is fair Reversed Early Phase: You may get a chance to be just. You may need to focus on what's fair. You could be offered an equal shot. Someone may try to make up for a past wrong. A matter of principle may come up. Late Phase: The opportunity to be just is fading. You can no longer correct a mistake. The support for fair play is ending. You're less focused on doing what's right. Someone has revealed bias or prejudice. |
PROCEEDING WITH TRUTH dispelling doubts cutting through confusion seeing through illusions having clear understanding being honest finding out what is real Reversed Early Phase: You may have a chance to be truthful. You could decide to be honest. Someone may open up to the facts. Your sincerity may be acknowledged. A revealing encounter may be coming up. Late Phase: The opportunity to be truthful is fading. It's not as easy to be honest now. A chance to put everything on the table has passed. People no longer want to face reality. Someone has refused to confess. |
Description
The Ace of Swords is a symbol of possibility in the area of intelligence, reason, justice, truth, clarity, and fortitude. In readings, it shows that a seed of clear understanding has been planted in your life although you may not yet recognize it. When the seed sprouts, it could take almost any form. It might be a compelling idea, desire for the truth, call to justice, or a need to be honest. On the outside, it could be an offer, gift, opportunity, encounter, or synchronistic event.
Sometimes this Ace stands for a challenge that will test you in some way. Life never goes smoothly for long. Sooner or later a hurdle shows up, and the Ace of Swords can tell you when one is coming. This card is also a reminder to you to face your challenge, whatever it is, with courage, honesty, and a firm resolve. In every challenge, there is opportunity.
When you see the Ace of Swords, examine your life to see how its clean, sharp energy could work for you. Think about your problem objectively. Look for situations that are unjust or confusing and resolve to set them right. Above all else, commit to being honest and ethical. This card tells you that you do have the inner resources to overcome all obstacles and find the truth of your situation. That is the promise of the Ace of Swords.
An Ace-Ace pair shows that a new spirit is entering your life. It draws on the energy of the Ace of Swords—intelligence, reason, justice, truth, clarity, perseverance—plus one of these:
Ace of Wands—creativity, excitement, adventure, courage, personal power
Ace of Cups—deep feelings, intimacy, attunement, compassion, love
Ace of Pentacles—prosperity, abundance, trust, security, groundedness
