Suit of Swords

The suit of swords represents the element of air and relates to intellectual power, control and conflict. It is associated with the astrological signs of Libra, Aquarius and Gemini and originally represented the military classes. The meanings revolve around matters relating to conflict and intellectual dominance. Swords people tend to be direct, rational and seek power, status and authority.

Swords is considered a masculine suit and lends weight to the logical. This suit is diametrically opposed to Cups which lends weight to the emotional.

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