The Healing Power of the Suit of Swords
When we see the tarot Swords as the suit of Air, we find within the cards an opportunity to heal the mind.
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When we see the tarot Swords as the suit of Air, we find within the cards an opportunity to heal the mind.
Read MoreJamie has requested that I talk a bit about the Two of Swords. The request grew out the video I made for the Two of Wands.
We’ll begin by looking at the Two of Swords in comparison to the Two of Wands.
Two, in Tarot, is a number of balance, partnership and decisions. In Major Arcana two, the High Priestess, we see a state of serenity. The High Priestess is a card of introspection rather than action; she is caught in a perfect balance.
This aspect of the energy of “two” is present in both the Two of Wands and the Two of Swords. Like the High Priestess, neither card calls for action. Like the High Priestess, both cards discuss a state of inner exploration.
The Two of Wands is exploring the possibilities and making plans for the future.
What is the Two of Swords exploring?
We can see the two Swords as two possible ideas, perhaps in conflict with one another. Often this card indicates decision-making. However, there does not seem to be any hurry. The image speaks to the decision at hand, and neither offers a preference nor suggests a need for speed.
Generally the seated figure is blindfolded. The opinions of others are not helpful. The person must look within to make a decision.
The heart chakra is crossed off. This is not a decision to be made with the heart, but rather with the logic and rationale of the airy Swords.
In the Crowley-Harris-Thoth deck the key word for the Two of Swords is “peace.” Sometimes we need to be at peace with not knowing, not choosing and not being sure. Sometimes we must exist in a state where we know we will make a decision in the future, but for now must simply be at peace with what is.
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Video of Christiana Answers a Question about the Two of Swords
How can I interpret the Suit of Swords?
Hello folks! I am back from my travels and ready to return to my video series “Answers to your Questions about Tarot.”
I have a few questions waiting, but please don’t hesitate to submit your questions too. I promise I will get to them all.
This week’s question comes from Colleen. Colleen has been studying tarot for many years and still has trouble with the suit of Swords.
Colleen, you are not alone. There is probably some irony in the fact that the suit of Swords is the “mental” suit, and it is the one we most often have a hard time wrapping our brains around.
I think the reason for this is that the most devastating images in the deck occur within the suit of Swords. The Three, Nine and Ten of Swords are tough images, and tough cards.
It is important not to define the suit solely by these images.
Many tarot readers and teachers see this suit as the suit of pain, or the suit of fighting. It may be better for us to make the elemental association with this suit.
The suit of Swords is generally associated with the element of Air. Air is related to the power of mind. This includes intelligence, integrity, curiosity, logic and communication. The difficult images and energies come when we are unable to communicate effectively, when integrity is lacking, when our beliefs don’t serve us and when we torture ourselves by thinking too much.
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Video of Christiana Answers a Question about the Suit of Swords