When we see the Ten of Swords, the card signals a time when you have reached your breaking point. You may feel hopeless, defeated, or drained. There are some difficult parts of your life that are so upsetting to you that you cannot think of a way to get rid of them. You may feel as if your problems are endless and will never stop. You have reached a point where fighting is pointless. Even if it feels as if the worst is yet to come, in the moments after a person is stabbed or shot, they usually feel as if they are going to die. When we see the Ten of Swords in a Tarot reading and ask what it is about, the questioner is likely asking about the state of their relationships as it appears the relationship came to a full circle – be it negative or positive.

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The Nine of Swords illustrates the feelings of despair that may plague you. The Nine of Swords represents heartbreak and the inability to move past painful situations. At times, life throws us curve balls. We can’t always control our environment nor what other people do, and the universe has a way of throwing curve balls that we simply can’t avoid. But these challenges don’t have to bring us down like a house of cards. Have faith – there are happy endings. If your reading is one where you’re looking for a spiritual meaning behind the cards, this card can represent the struggle of the mind versus the heart. We all face difficult times in our lives, but the Nine of Swords can represent this in terms of belief or in the belief that your thoughts have the power to change your reality. The Nine of Swords can signify the inability or unsuitability to cope with situations in life. Some situations overwhelm you with guilt from the past, or you might be suffering from depression or mental health problems.

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When the Eight of Swords appears in an upright position, the card is all about feeling trapped or stuck, and there are some situations in which you cannot go anywhere or do anything. You may be surrounded by difficulties or a lack of support, which makes it hard for you to get out of them. However, Even though this card is related to mental struggles, a lack of support, or not having any solutions to problems, there are always ways to get out of this situation. When you get this card, it means that you’re about to get answers to your problems and solutions to your issues. As time passes, you will grow more confident, and you will also be able to accept the situation as it is and learn to make the most out of your current circumstances.

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When Seven of Swords as feelings appear in your reading, you should know this card is a card of deception, stealing, cheating, and trickery. Are you dealing with people who are trying to take advantage of you or try to trick you? Or are you the one with these “qualities”? This Minor Arcana card suggests that you will have to be extra vigilant and on the lookout for any shady actions on behalf of others. This card from the Suit of Swords often appears in readings about people who have dishonesty and manipulation as their main tools. When Seven of Swords appears, avoid sharing too many personal details.

Seven of Swords is about trickery, treachery, and deceit, perhaps even a person who is ready to marry or go into relationship for money. The Seven of Swords is also a card that suggests that you will have to be extra vigilant and on the lookout for any shady actions on behalf of others. Seven of swords is all about secrets and lies. You may have to keep some things under wraps as they are not very trustworthy. Those who show off or make themselves look good may do so at the expense of someone else. Seven of swords might also represent someone who is in the habit of trickery or using lies.

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When the Six of Swords appears in an upright position, the card is all about change for improvement. You might be going through a big change in your life right now which is challenging for you, and this change is creating a great amount of anxiety and stress. But to deal with this anxiety and stress, you will have to move forward. There can be some challenging times which will make you move forward but you need to stay positive and focus on your goals. The card also indicates the change in beliefs or negative thoughts of an individual. The Six Swords indicates that you should clear all your thoughts and beliefs regarding something in your life. You need to move forward with your actions without any thoughts.

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The upright Five of Swords signals the end of a struggle or conflict. The battle has finally been won, and though this is certainly a welcome sight, the work is only just beginning. Sometimes, this card can represent someone attacking you or trying to hurt you, which is why it is important to continue to develop your internal resources. The upright Five of Swords suggests that a conflict, struggle or argument has dominated your life or a specific circumstance that you are dealing with right now. The other cards can tell you more about the kind of problems you are experiencing and, although it is difficult to see the end in sight at this moment, it is clear that your issues will soon dissipate.

The Five of Swords may also be a sign that you are holding on to anger, resentment, bitterness and other emotions you must now release. For example, if you recently fought with your partner and were disappointed that it did not work out, the Five of Swords in a Tarot reading would indicate that you are still upset over this.

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The Four of Swords is all about rest. For most people, this card is an indication that they need a little rest after a stressful situation, especially if it relates to a health-related issue. Since the card is all about mental health, it is important to keep in mind the entire picture, not just one aspect of it.

While pulling the Four of Swords may show that you should rest, it also depicts why you shouldn’t. Since the card represents a lack of mental strength, your recovery requires you to be active and work on yourself. You need to gain back your energy and prepare yourself for more challenges.

The Four of Swords symbolizes mental rest and introspection, so this card indicates that either you are taking time to be introspective about a certain situation or your current circumstance has made you introspective. You are tired of fighting and want to take a break. This is positive, and the card suggests that you need to be introspective about whether your current energy and resources are in the right place for you.

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The Significator cards or court cards (Kings, Queens, Knights and Pages) represent the main players in the game of fortune and fate. Tradition says that Cups and Pentacles represent light, and the Wands and Swords illustrate dark people. When reading cards, especially with more general, numerically extensive classifications, this basic information is usually sufficient, but when choosing a personal card or Significator, the card that represents you or the questioner, we need a more detailed descriptions. A personal card can also be chosen based on character traits. For example, if the questioner is interested in his love life, he will probably not be satisfied if you tell him that two bright persons of the male or female gender appear in the present or the future. What are your personalities like? How to distinguish them? This is especially important when there is a choice.

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The Three of Swords illustrates a mental breakdown or emotional collapse. You might be depressed and experiencing an episode of sadness. Alternatively, you might be so fed up with a situation that you are ready to end things once and for all. You can only hope that things improve soon so you can be able to move on, but there is no telling when it will happen.

The 3 of Swords indicates an abrupt and damaging change in your life. The shift in your life that the Three of Swords represents can be caused by the loss of a relationship or loved one. It may be difficult for you to accept. It may also be because there is a betrayal of a personal nature. No matter how awful your present may be, there is always hope for the future.

The three swords indicate that you are going through a difficult time. This can come in the form of heartbreak, an injury, or a period of depression. This pain could be so bad that it seems that all hope is lost, but that couldn’t be farther from the truth.

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When the Two of Swords appears in an upright position, the card is all about clarity, decisions, and communication. If you’re at a crossroads about what steps to take in your life, the Two of Swords shows up as a reminder to stop and think critically. Ask yourself these questions: What does my higher self want? How can I serve my highest good? What do I need to do in order to bring myself into alignment? Do I trust my intuition right now? In order to achieve balance and closure, you must first understand what is in alignment with your Higher Self, and find your answers by listening to your inner voice. Then, you must look back to see what you’ve already done in order to move forward and learn from your past experiences.

Sometimes, the Two of Swords shows up when you need to confront difficult or painful issues. Even if you already feel like you’ve had enough, this card tells you not to give up. Try to gather all the information that you can before making any big-changing decisions. Also, consider all the options before you; there might be another way out.

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Although this classification is very simple, it requires a lot of knowledge, experience and imagination. We choose it when we want to satisfy our curiosity about the near future, so it can be a fun conclusion to an in-depth reading. You can use it regularly to hone your divination skills: it will probably be interesting for you to observe which cards will repeat themselves several times in a month, and to check the accuracy of them and your predictions.

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As a very simple prognostic classification, the cosmic calendar reveals the cycle of the year that begins with the current month. Its circular shape is an ancient symbol of infinity, representing the wheel of time and the cyclical nature of life. Choose this classification when you want to know when a desired event will come true, such as a move or an important trip. It will also help you to get a general impression of the nature of important events in the coming year.

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In this arrangement, inspired by the zodiac circle, the cards are arranged to correspond to the twelve celestial signs. In astrology, each zodiac sign corresponds to one of the twelve houses of personal horoscope. Each house is associated with a certain area of ​​life, so we interpret the cards in this context. The circle of fate will be most dear to the hearts of those who are familiar with astrology, but it is also a very suitable introduction to serious and in-depth reading.

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This ancient and popular spread is a variation of the classic Roma classification described that we described in another post. It may be a bit easier for beginners, as each of the seven columns relates to a specific area of life and thus allows for a more precise interpretation.
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This popular gypsy spread has been used by cartomancy for at least 200 years. There are seven cards in each row, and seven is a number, which has always been closely associated with esoteric and magic, an old legend tells of seven mysterious fortune-telling cards that are said to have founded all the important oracles of the ancient world. Choose this layout when you want to get a general overview of the past, present and future.

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The Ace of Swords card is all about your mental clarity. This means your mind is crystal clear and you are free from all your mental barriers that were preventing you from accomplishing your goals in the past. You have a vast vision, and you are planning to take every step to fulfill it. You have clarity in your goals, and your determination is unstoppable. The Ace of Swords in the tarot reading also shows your intellectual power. You possess intelligence and can solve any problem you are dealing with. You are very clever and sharp at your work.

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This isosceles spread in the form of a cross is based on ancient symbolism. The form of a cross is associated with the Greek goddess Hecate, mythological queen of witches and goddess of midwives; she was also the goddess of crossroads – hence the symbol. Choose this classification when you are literally at a crossroads and looking for an answer to a single question, such as: Will I get a new job in the next three months?

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The Star of Fifteen is a traditional continental spread that was very popular in Italy and France in the eighteenth and nineteenth century. It is wonderfully simple and perfectly suitable for general reading, but requires some experience, since each point of the star consists of an independent group of three cards. You can start using the Star of Fifteen spread when you feel capable enough to move on to more demanding classifications. This spread is ideal for cases where we want to learn more about predictions contained in other classifications.

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This is a simple but elegant spread that has been invented by Eastern European Gypsies. It is another spread in which we use a magical number seven. We spread the cards in the form of a open triangle that symbolizes acting of fire and spirit, and is associated with seven goddesses of ancient mythologies. This spread is most appropriate when we want to get a reply to only one clearly expressed question.

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Magical square is based on another timeless symbol – a square representing four sides of the sky, and four seasons during the year, as well as four Suits of Minor Arcana. This spread perfectly describes the Seeker’s situation as it combines their character, development, opportunities, as well as a potential outcome. We recommend it as an introduction to in-depth reading.

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