In this chapter of the tarot course we will see, The 1 or Ace of Swords and its meanings. What does the 1 or Ace of Swords mean in the Tarot? What does the 1 or Ace of Swords card mean in love, work, money or health? What is its spiritual meaning and what does it reveal to us? What does the 1 or Ace of Swords card mean upside down or reversed?
The Ace of Swords in the Tarot
The Ace of Swords, like all the Aces of the deck, will always be indicative of a beginning of some kind, a powerful action from a rational point of view. In this case, it is a dual situation, as dual as the edge of the sword in the figure.
Graphic description of the card
- The One of Swords shows a hand, emerging from a cloud surrounded by a golden halo, presenting a sword in an upright position, symbol of the mind and intellect.
- This sword shows at the tip a wreath of flowers, indicating success and victory, and a crown of golden metal, indicating mental clarity.
However, the barren mountainous landscape below the sword reflects the often cold nature of the intellect.
What does the Ace of Swords mean in the Tarot?
Ace of Swords right side up, General meaning: This new beginning signaled by the card means that it can probably come about because there is first a termination or closure of some kind to be made, whether it is ending a relationship, ending a partnership, giving up an activity, project, lifestyle.
It is a renunciation for a greater good, which will be right and correct in spite of the regret, pain or discomfort that what we are concluding supposes. The sword represents great power and virtually nothing and no one can stand before it without being destroyed, so there may be some destruction along the way.
This is a time when you have great potential, a strong and direct energy and a will that is foolproof, so it is a great opportunity to carry everything you think about forward.
This is a moment of clarity, of inspiration, you find yourself with the certainty that your action is right, that there is no better possibility. You are with “all the lights” and you understand and read the big picture perfectly.
Now the doubts and worries, the fear, are cleared away to give way to fearless action, with a full understanding of what you are doing or trying to do. You may have a new understanding of things, a point of view you didn’t have before, so that with all these elements you can move toward the goal without hesitation.
As swords are associated with logic and intellect, with the sphere of rational thought, you are very likely to have at this time great inspiration, new and original ideas, insight, far superior creativity and a broad and accurate analysis of the subject or matters at hand, which undoubtedly revitalizes you and endows you with powerful energy.
On the other hand, the righteous sword will cause you to seek truth and justice, and to be impeccable with these concepts, so it will not be uncommon to find yourself fighting not only for your cause, but for the cause of others as well, who deserve the intervention of justice and the imposition of truth.
At some point your attention may be caught by new, caring causes, the welfare of the community, a collection or charitable action for someone in need of help and shelter. With your great mental strength and an intellect that is on fire, your contribution will be very important, and above all very useful and clear.
Remember that any new beginning you have, will entail the closure of something else that came before, as we saw at the beginning. This is an important part that you should not overlook, as many times fear can hold you back and make you hesitate.
You should not be afraid when this card appears, as it indicates that what you are doing is right, it is the most just and beneficial and the step will be well taken, whatever is behind it.
What does the Ace of Swords card mean in love?
In Love, The Ace of Swords has a lot to do with truth and truth can lead to new beginnings, so if you are lonely you may be ready for a new opportunity now.
If you are in a relationship, the situation can be twofold: One part can mean that the relationship is coming to an end, there is a break, most likely as a result of speaking the truth. Now you say what you think and feel and if your partner cannot accept it, there are not many ways out.
On the other hand, the relationship can be strengthened based on the truth. Both of you open up, put your cards on the table and there is a very favorable evolution from the intellectual point of view. A new and much better stage begins, leaving behind the setbacks.
What does the Ace of Swords card mean at work?
In the field of work, The Ace of Swords means that you will have a new vision of things, of your task and activity. You will try new and different strategies to make things better, if you are already in a stable job.
But it is not excluded that this new vision will make you see other horizons that you did not see until now. If after this vision you want a change of job or activity, the card tells you that it is the right thing to do.
If you are looking for work, it is likely that you will find jobs that until now had little to do with you. New ideas, new activities. Take it, the Ace of Swords is a good sign for you to do so.
What does the Ace of Swords card mean in money and finances?
In money and finance. The Ace of Swords is a powerful wake-up call. This is no time for spending, all economic situations, investments, intended opportunities can be double-edged at this time.
You may gain a lot but if you lose it will also be a lot and very painful. Remain cautious and risk only if after a deep intellectual analysis you get unequivocal data.
It is likely that you will be asked for money, a loan and it would be best not to provide it. The card indicates that you are unlikely to recover your values and a relationship could be damaged along the way. Exceed yourself in the best possible way.
What does the Ace of Swords card mean in health?
In the area of health. The Ace of Swords indicates that this is an extraordinary time to give up unhealthy habits or addictions. If you have tried to quit smoking, for example, without success in the past, this is a new opportunity to do so, since you now have a strength that is practically unbeatable.
The same for dieting or changing a behavior that does not benefit you. However, although you have the energy now, it will not be easy and you may have your nerves a bit on edge, as let’s remember that swords are always a bit aggressive. Try to stay calm and focus on your goal.
What does the Ace of Swords mean spiritually?
In terms of spirituality. The Ace of Swords signals that you can now let go of a belief system that has not worked for you and yet you have held on to for a long time. You now have a new, revealing, different vision that your inner voice interprets as correct.
Give yourself the opportunity to explore these new ideas, this new you, this different spirit that you now feel you have discovered. The journey will undoubtedly be positive for you. Always holding on to old patterns and models of beliefs ends up being detrimental. Open yourself.
What does the Ace of Swords card upside down or reversed mean?
Ace of Swords reversed, General meaning: All the action and energy that was manifesting with the card upside down has given way with the Ace of Swords reversed to a situation of confusion and lack of clarity.
You cannot see clearly now what your real objectives are, your horizon. Doubts invade you at this time and you only manage to disperse and take a labyrinthine path.
This inability to analyze logically and clearly makes you see things from a basic and elementary overview, without stopping to analyze more deeply, with greater scope, so that you almost find yourself almost without knowing what you want at this time of your life.
The little that you put under analysis you do it on top, without caring if they are sustainable in the long term or if there is a glimpse of reality in your objectives. You lack planning, framing and the ability to discern intellectually, detaching yourself from the emotional.
This confusion in which you find yourself now causes you to have too many ideas, which leads you to become more confused and end up not putting any of them into action. Your doubts sweep away any idea that in the first moment you selected as valid, so that now you are in a state of suspension, of pure potentiality, without being able to move on to a concrete action.
You look for more and more certainties, proofs and data, to take a course of action and thus you are left waiting for a revealing truth, a sort of unequivocal signal that drives you and gives you guarantees, but as that never happens, you continue to wait within your cloud of confusion.
You must try to put logic and reasoning into this moment, to make practical and perhaps even cold analyses, with that stripped truth that you are right, but it is the only way you can begin to recover.
Otherwise your doubts will continue to creep in and even those things that you took for granted, in a place of safety, will again be questioned and put into doubt, in a never-ending cycle.
Also the reversed Ace of Swords can warn you of false illusions, or that you are involved in a false optimism. Some situations may appear promising at first glance, but if you dig deeper you will see that they are not.
Likewise, some people may at this time appear trustworthy to you, perhaps in your search for solutions or clarity, but look twice. It is a time when everything is not what it appears to be.
What does the Ace of Swords card reversed mean in love?
In the field of love. The Ace of Swords tells you that there may be arguments and misunderstandings with your partner, especially if you or both of you do not look at things from a rational or practical side. If you are in search of love, it is time to be especially careful.
The appearance of opposites, although very attractive, could be a double-edged situation in which it is possible to get hurt.
A very opposite and unsuitable person for you could be a great temptation now, and it is not wrong to have a wild affair, but you should know what to expect and not have false illusions. These people are not looking for commitment, nor are they very stable in relationships.
What does the reversed Ace of Swords card mean at work?
On the work level. The reversed Ace of Swords can signal the appearance of tense situations, mainly due to misunderstandings. It is possible that a major confusion may arise in your workplace, so do not make sudden movements or attitudes out of the ordinary.
If this situation makes you think that the best thing to do is to leave and look for another job, don’t do it, it’s a bad idea.
If you are looking for a job, this is not the time to have too many pretensions or be too selective, take what you can and what you are offered to get ahead now, then you will analyze with another perspective.
What does the Ace of Swords card invested in money and finances mean?
In terms of money. The reversed Ace of Swords warns you about possible mistakes in the handling of money and even more, in relationships of trust that are intertwined with money.
Pay close attention and extreme caution when lending money, making investments or purchases on credit.
There is some risk of scams and disappointment, even in something as small as buying a product thinking it is one way and it turns out to be something very different. Someone close to you may be in great need of money, and in desperation, lie to you or betray you in your good faith.
What does the Ace of Swords card reversed in health mean?
In relation to health. The reversed Ace of Swords tells us that health is good, the drawback is more on the side of trust and deception, rather than physical health issues per se.
Perhaps you are excited about a new treatment, diet, exercise or method, which in the end will not turn out as you imagined or were sold.
Beware of alternative options. Inform yourself, analyze, make sure you know everything well before making a decision. You should not be emotional in your response to health but use a lot of logic and common sense.
What does the Ace of Swords card reversed mean spiritually?
In Spirituality. Some approaches or ideas may seem very attractive and solid to you now, but if you scratch a little beneath the surface you will see that all that glitters is not gold.
The Ace of Swords asks you to be careful not to be lured into participating in organizations or events where you are solicited for money, however glamorous the proposal may be, the main idea is to take your money without actually giving you anything in return for your spiritual growth or rejoicing.
If you need spiritual time, it is perhaps in yourself where you will find more refuge, or in entities or institutions of long and proven validity, but even so you do not need a whole apparatus behind you to grow and make your way on your spiritual path.
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