The Suit of Swords

The suit of Swords in Tarot represents the intellect, communication, and the power of truth. Associated with the element of air, these cards deal with thoughts, logic, and challenges. They often signify conflict, difficult decisions, and the need for clarity. The Swords cards urge us to confront problems head-on, encouraging us to use our minds to overcome adversity and seek justice, often reflecting issues related to law, ambition, and responsibility. The symbol shown on each of the Swords cards shows a Sword combined with a bird, which represents the the element of Air. Cards in this suit feature images of birds, feathers and clouds.