Ace of Swords — Rider-Waite-Smith tarot card
Swords · Minor Arcana

Ace of Swords.

clarity · breakthrough · truth.

Suit
Swords
Number
1
Element
Air

Upright

  • clarity
  • breakthrough
  • truth
  • new idea

A piercing clarity cuts through confusion. Truth emerges and a brilliant idea takes shape.

Reversed

  • confusion
  • misinformation
  • chaos
  • clouded judgement

Clarity eludes you. Misinformation or mental fog prevents clear thinking.

A hand holds a crowned sword piercing clouds — truth cuts through illusion.

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