The Ace of Swords of the Minor Arcana of the Tarot is the first card of the Suit of Swords. It is the embodiment of decisiveness and cutting through confusion.
The Symbolism of the Ace of Swords Tarot Card
This card is represented by a hand emerging out of a cloud. This comes from seemingly nothing. The hand clasps a single sword, holding it erect. The sword is topped with a golden crown. The landscape is mountainous, and as devoid of color as the sky.
The General Interpretation of the Ace of Swords Card
When appearing in a spread, this card implies a decisive ability that results in success. The sword cuts through all confusion, allowing the individual to make an informed decision. This decision can then be made very quickly.
The hand appearing from nowhere implies luck of some kind. So the true interpretation of this card might be that success is a combination of the ability to make a firm decision, and just a little luck. Indeed, this is often true in the real world. Success can only be had by those with the ability to make a decision and stick to it, and only if there is at least a bit of luck involved.
The Inner Meaning of the Ace of Swords in Tarot
The Ace of Swords is the image of seeking the truth. The sword on this card cuts deeply through confusion and deception. In this way, deception can be exposed, and the truth sought. For the individual who draws this card in a spread, it often indicates that one must seek the truth ruthlessly, not allowing deception to rule.
Finally, this card also suggests that luck and fortune are deeply connected with success. While it is not dismissing creativity, thought, and decisiveness, it is implying that luck has a deeper role to play than is often acknowledged. One should cut through confusion and deception, take a firm position, and trust in luck to play its part.
Putting faith in the idea of luck is not necessarily an easy thing to do. However, the Ace of Swords does promise that for those who are decisive in nature and willing to seek the truth, luck will be with them. It is simply a leap of faith.
Following this card is the Two of Swords.
For those who choose to read cards that appear reversed (upside down) in a Tarot spread as having unique meanings, the King of Wands in its reversed position is a clear warning. As a man, this person cannot be relied upon. He may be a liar and apt to make promises that he knows he won't keep. In both business and love he will prove disappointing. In some caes, the man is decent enough, but he is otherwise engaged or perhaps in a poor position to give you what you need. In either case, relying upon someone else to help you right now is a bad idea.
The King of Wands of the Minor Arcana of the Tarot is the fourteenth card of the Suit of Wands. It follows the Queen of Wands. It is the embodiment of decisiveness and passion.
The Symbolism of the King of Wands Tarot Card
This card is represented by a mature man seated upon a throne; this throne has no top. He is wearing stately robes and a golden crown upon his head. In one hand he holds a wand, and is seated in the middle of the desert, which is indicative of fire. There is a small salamander at his feet, looking up at him.
The General Interpretation of the King of Wands Card
When appearing in a spread, this card implies a need for decisiveness. Procrastination will not serve in this situation. This may apply to a decision that has already been put off for far too long, or a task that the individual may find unappealing. It could, of course, apply to any decision or task that has yet to be completed. This card suggests that immediate action is required.
The Inner Meaning of the King of Wands in Tarot
The King of Wands is the image of a decisive man, one who may also be given to quiet deliberation. As a court card, it may represent either an actual person or a situation; often, this card represents both at the same time. As a person, it may be a mature adult, either male or female, who usually keeps his own counsel.
It is important to understand that the King of Wands is not necessarily a male figure. He can also represent a female. Instead, it is the more masculine qualities that emerge. The King of Wands is an individual who makes decisions as quickly as possible, though he will take the time to deliberate an important decision if necessary. He can be quick to anger, and is prone to self-righteousness.
As a situation, this card can be interpreted as a symbolic (or not-so-symbolic) test that the individual must endure. The salamander gives this impression, as they were once thought to be able to walk through fire.
The King of Wands is the fourth court card of the Suit of Wands. It is the final card of the Suit of Wands, and so represents heightened, yet stable, passions.
Reading reversed (upside down) cards as different than upright Tarot cards is not a universal practice by any means. Probably only about half of all Tarot readers follow this practice. The others simply turn the reversed cards so they are upright. Either method is fine as long as you're consistent.
If you do choose to read reversed meanings into your Tarot spreads, the Queen of Wands in its reversed position isn't necessarily a bad omen, but it's not a helpful card either. Either this lovely lady is unreliable or she is well-meaning but unable to help at the moment. You'll have to rely only on yourself if you want to accomplish anything.
