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Tarot Card Meanings:
The Suit of Swords

The suit of Swords is one of the four suits in the Minor Arcana. It’s linked to the element of air, representing the intellectual realm, logic, clarity of thought, and communication. Swords cards often deal with ideas, conflicts, decisions, and challenges that require mental fortitude. They can signify debates, arguments, and the need to cut through confusion or deception. Drawing Swords in a reading can indicate a time for clear thinking, analysis, and making difficult choices. It might highlight the need for assertiveness or facing challenges head-on. However, Swords can also suggest harshness, impulsiveness, or being overly critical if not used with reason and diplomacy.

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