Ace of Swords
Tarot Card Meaning

Keywords: 
~ inspiration
~ fresh ideas
~ new beginning
~ aha moment
~ deep insight

Reversed:
~ mental block
~ stagnant ideas
~new beginning on the horizon

Associated major card: Justice

Astrological association: Libra, Air element

The Ace of Swords appears at times of inspiration, ideas, new beginnings, and aha moments.

Are you ready for an epiphany? Will you even notice one if it is small or will you brush it off or ignore it because your mind is so busy spinning out fresh ideas? The message here is, of course, to pay attention. The Ace of Swords give you that mental acuity to be discerning and notice what your mind is producing. This could be a subtle perspective shift that allows you to make a break through because you can see the situation from a new angle. Or it could be a big, in your face realization that blows your mind and sets you life on a whole new trajectory now that you “get it”. The second option is, of course, more obvious and easy to note but even so, take the time and space to notice and really take note of what is shifting. This is the start of a whole new era and you don’t want to miss out on these exciting new beginning moments.

Reversed:

When the Ace of Swords appears in a reading in reverse, this is still a strong indicator that a new beginning is upon you, maybe it’s just percolating at the moment and not quite fully brewed. The seeds have been planted but no growth is yet visible upon the surface. This could make you feel a bit frustrated or impatient in the moment, when is this seed you’ve been nurturing finally going to show some results. Be patient, my friend, a lot is happening beneath the surface due to your careful diligence. Do not stop nurturing this idea now when things are about to get popping.