Ace of Swords
The Card
A hand emerges from a cloud wielding a great upright sword. Around its tip, a crown wreathed in palm and olive branches floats — victory and peace through truth. Jagged mountains of indeterminate meaning surround the scene.
Symbolism
The palm branch on the crown represents victory. The olive branch represents peace. Both come through the blade — through honest, direct action. The mountains suggest the sharpest truths cut through solid things.
Breakthrough and clarity. A sword cuts through clouds — truth, sharp and clean. A new idea arrives fully formed, or a situation is suddenly seen with complete clarity. Cut through confusion. Speak the truth.
Confusion, lies, failed communication, mental fog, bad idea.
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