
This post is intended to be a mini Ace of Swords Tarot Guide. It is important to mention that the longer you work with the cards the more you will discover how they speak to you. For example, the Ace of Swords does have a theme and traditional meaning but I would recommend leaving “space” for the card to speak to you. Over time, you may discover that the card represents unique insights or themes for you personally.
Suit of Swords Summary

Numerology of the #1 – Themes
- Creation and the birth of new things
- Breaking ground on new endeavors to pave the way for others.
- Proactive force and movement.
- Newness, possibilities and opportunities. In spiritual symbolism, it is the number of creation and the birth of all things — the divine origin of the universe.
- Confidence, power, and action
Ace of Swords Tarot – Upright Meaning
- This card is always associated with a fresh start or a new beginning.
- It is a new conquest of an intellectual nature.
- Ideas at beginning stages.
- Flash of insight or a brilliant idea.
- An ephiphany or an awakening to knowledge.
- Beginning a discovery process.
- Internal inspiration (a seed)
- Paradigms, logic, thoughts before action.
- Objective truth.
- Critique from all sides.
- Clear cut thinking.
- Knowledge over illusion.
- New application of learning a new concept.
- Symbol of strength power and thought
- The Ace of Swords is the card of communication.
- Rational mind and ability to communicate well.
- Power of words.
- Ability to solve problems. Victory. Winning.
- This is an active energy.
- The querent is poised to take action and should do so. Take steps to execute your inspired plan now.
Shadow Side of the Ace of Swords
- The querent has the potential to be successful in their conquest but they have made (or will make) a decision that hurts their chances for success.
- The querent’s energy may be “scattered” and unfocused.
- Are they so high level that they cannot see what is right in front of them?
- Are they distracted by so many ideas that they are unable to focus on the path ahead?
- They may be so hyper-focused on their own idea that they are not open to the ideas of others that may help them be successful in their conquest.
- This card can represent unfulfilled ambitions and not tapping into their own greatness.
- Find ways to balance the mind and connect with the body’s internal knowing and wisdom. Grounding.
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Where to Find the Tarot Decks In Pinterest Pins Linked to this Post
- The Dark Wood Tarot by Sasha Graham
- Tarot Familiars by Lo Scarabeo
- Oraculum Leviathan: Draconian Tarot Deck & Grimoire by Asenath Mason and Bill Duvendack
- Tarot Apokalypsis Deck by Kim Huggins and Eric C. Dunne
- Tarot of Pagan Cats by Lo Scarabeo
- Light Seer’s Tarot Deck by Chris-Anne
- Tarot of the Ages by Mario Garizio
References
- My own experience
- The Dark Wood Tarot by Sasha Graham
- Holistic Tarot: An Integrative Approach to Using Tarot for Personal Growth by Benebell Wenn
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