The Suit of Swords is one of the four suits of the Minor Arcana, representing thoughts, intellect, truth, conflict and communication. As the element of Air (zodiac signs Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius), it contains 14 cards: Ace through Ten plus four court cards. Swords is also called Blades.
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The Suit of Swords is one of the four suits of the Minor Arcana, representing thoughts, intellect, truth, conflict and communication. As the element of Air (zodiac signs Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius), it contains 14 cards: Ace through Ten plus four court cards. Swords is also called Blades.
In tarot, Swords (Air) governs thoughts, truth, and conflict. When Swords dominate a reading, the focus is on the mind, decisions, communication, and challenges. Click any card below for its full upright, reversed, love, and career meanings.
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The Swords Court Cards
The Page, Knight, Queen, and King of Swords are the suit’s court cards. They often represent people in your life, or facets of your own personality, each carrying the Air energy of Swords at a different level of maturity, from the youthful Page to the commanding King.
Swords in a Tarot Reading
The four suits split the everyday world into elements: Wands (Fire/action), Cups (Water/emotion), Swords (Air/mind), and Pentacles (Earth/material). For the bigger picture, see the 22 Major Arcana cards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the suit of Swords mean in tarot?
The suit of Swords is one of the four suits of the Minor Arcana. It represents thoughts, intellect, truth, conflict and communication. As the element of Air, Swords cards deal with thoughts, truth, and conflict in everyday life.
How many Swords cards are there in tarot?
There are 14 Swords cards: Ace through Ten, plus four court cards, the Page, Knight, Queen, and King of Swords.
What element and zodiac signs are the suit of Swords?
The suit of Swords is the element of Air and is associated with the zodiac signs Gemini, Libra, and Aquarius. Swords is also sometimes called Blades.
What does it mean to draw many Swords cards?
When Swords dominate a reading, the focus is on the mind, decisions, communication, and challenges.
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