Minor Arcana Swords
The Tarot suit of Swords is typically associated with the element of air, and is a suit that often indicates power, change, and conflict. The Swords are associated with conflict and strife -- both external and internal. These cards cut to the heart of a matter, revealing challenges such as illness, heartbreak, war, loss, and death. But they can also reveal truths we need to face in order to overcome obstacles and move forward, which is ultimately a positive thing.
This suit corresponds to the astrological Air signs of Aquarius, Gemini and Libra.
Swords represent the medieval Ruling class, indicating temporal authority, leadership and wisdom. These are cards of ideas, creativity and decisiveness. They have become Spades in a modern deck of cards.
If you see a lot of Swords in a reading, it can mean that the seeker, or the person that is having the reading is seeking solutions to problems related to internal or external struggles, as well as the need for solid and firm decision-making.
