The Heartfelt Decision
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You arrive at the path of making a heartfelt decision... The Ace of Swords controls your relationship path and represents where you are headed (new beginning, ending) because an important decision was made.
Astrologically, the Ace of Swords incorporates the energy of the air signs. Gemini (keeps one step ahead), Libra (balances relationship contracts), Aquarius (needs stimulation and change to stay happy).
The Ace of Cups astrological relatives are the planets Mercury (the speed with how you gather information and think), Venus (the morning and evening star that guides you to higher ideals), and Uranus (the unpredictable planet of the future).
The Winter Solstice represents the beginning of the "Suit of Swords."
The Minor Arcana represents your choices and actions throughout the realization of your destiny. The Swords usually indicate a struggle or conflict, or a possible decision that you'll need to make about separating from past attachments. There is a strong desire to find the truth that will shed light on your situation, so you'll act on it and find closure.
Symbolism: The golden crown represents your mind. You'll receive an enlightening message that will manifest in your thoughts. The three floating Yods (“Fingers of Fate") on both sides of the sword indicate a looming problem that you will need to resolve.
The storm cloud indicates that you'll go through a transformation, transitioning from your old outdated lifestyle into a new lifestyle. This message reveals that you're are on the brink of this monumental change when you make the decision needed to solve your looming problem. The white radiating hand emerging from the storm cloud comes from the northwest winds and symbolizes the winged angel of thought (God, Archangel Raphael).
Outcome: You'll make a heartfelt decision related to peace and happiness (olive branch), or pain, suffering and challenges (palm frond). This winged messenger (Raphael, God) gives you the right information to help you make the right decision and overcome your challenges.
You need to be fully aware and stay in the present to make the proper choices. When you're not living in the present, you're not in control of your thoughts and actions, which causes a delayed completion because of your inability or unwillingness to bring something to an end.
The Ace of Swords Energies
The Swords indicate a struggle or conflict. There is a desire to find truth that will shed light on your situation. The Swords represent your thoughts, which will cut into and sort through your situation.
Positive characteristics are strength, authority, courage, ambition and the desire separate from a past attachment. The Swords encourage you to seek the truth of a situation. They bring you into conflict, pain, anger and aggression.
This Sword makes you think creatively and examine situations from all angles. These energies make you feel optimistic, curious and alert, but also cold, detached and unsympathetic. The Swords possess the virtues of knowledge, good communication, and mental agility. Swords are original, accurate, well-disciplined, and quick-thinking, more rational and intellectual than emotional.
When you feel Sword energies, you'll have a tendency to express your opinion, judge others harshly because of high standards, and carry a grudge. You might change your temperament rapidly and you won't hesitate to express your anger verbally. Your decisions won't be swayed by others. You may come to terms with the issues you're dealing with, but it will take time because your decisions cannot be rushed.
My Interpretation of the Ace Of Swords
The Ace of Swords represents bravery and suggests that you'll take a leap into something as long as it is in your best interests. The Ace also rules your ability to be assertive, honest, of precise judgment, and not easily swayed by others. The Sword will cut through the gray areas to find truth and clarity in any situation to make the right decision.
The exact timing of the Swords can be slow because the energies make you wrestle with making a big decision, or bring you into lingering, unresolved issues. However, when the energies of the Sword are ready to act, it's rather fast, like an unpredictable storm.
Positive Position: This is the time when you'll process your thoughts and make a decision. You'll decide to start something new, or decide to separate from a past attachment and make a fresh new start. Something might fall into your lap that ushers you into a new beginning!
Negative Position: You are not ready to make a decision. A detrimental, troubling situation may arise suddenly. You'll find it difficult to agree with others and your temperament may change. You'll find yourself being verbally argumentative or quarrelsome. You may learn that you're being lied to. The surrounding cards will determine the depth of the dishonesty. You may experience a love/hate situation, or an emotional whirlwind that takes the wind out of your sails. You might also be dealing with a cold or an unexpected illness.