The INDIAN TAROTS

Ace of Swords illustrates a hand materializing from a cloud and offering the suit to the reader. This is a reminder that the suit is a gift to be rejected or accepted. In accepting the suit, the reader begins their participation with the divine.

The sword combines the will of the wand suit and the mind of the cups suit. It can thus be conceived as the intellect incarnate. Double-sided and sharp, the sword illustrates the effectiveness and complexity of our psyche. Above the sword, there hangs a crown. This reveals the regality and authority of the sword. The four points of the crown, combined with the point of the sword, makes five, also revealing the quintessence of the suit. Two plants spring out from the crown. This could be interpreted in a few ways. It could reveal that swords exercise their control onto nature. The majestic lotuses, celebrate the regality of the sword.

Around the sword, there floats six drops of gold. Like the plants, this too could be interpreted in a few ways. On a basic level, they could illustrate the divine spark incapsulated in the sword. Behind the elegant sword are still the jagged mountains (the Himalayas). This reveals that, even after gaining the powerful weapon of the sword, the road ahead will still be rough. The hand firmly holds the swords. Thus the card tells you to be confident and take the sword as a gift.

Upright meaning

This card often represents new beginnings, clarity, and truth. It suggests that you’re gaining a new perspective or insight into a situation, and that you’re able to cut through confusion and see things clearly. The card encourages you to use your intelligence and critical thinking skills to solve problems and make decisions.

Reverse meaning

This card can indicate confusion, lack of clarity, or dishonesty. You may be struggling to make sense of a situation, or you may be dealing with people who are not being truthful with you. The card suggests that you may need to take a step back and reassess the situation before making any major decisions.