Ace of Swords
Upright
A blade through the cloud. Breakthrough, clarity, a truth that cuts clean.
breakthrough · clarity · a truth that cuts clean
Reversed
Confusion; a clouded mind; truth misused as a weapon.
confusion · a clouded mind · truth misused as a weapon
In astrology
Ace of Swords is the root of air — the element pure, before it is shaped by any sign or planet.
In the Celtic Cross
Where Ace of Swords falls changes what it says. In the present it names the atmosphere you are in; as the crossing card it shows what lies over the matter; at the foundation it is the root of the situation; in the outcome it is the road ahead if nothing changes. Read the ten positions, or lay a spread and see where it appears.
Draw this card for yourself
Where it falls is what it means. Lay a spread and see whether Ace of Swords turns up — and in which position.