THE EIGHT OF
SWORDS
THE CARD
The swordless man is surrounded
by hostile armed men.
INTERPRETATION
Abide your time before attempting
anything; dificulties; restrictions;
powerless to change your position.
REVERSE MEANING
Let go from inescapable situation;
the lifting of restrictions; no rewards
from hard work.
THE SEVEN OF
SWORDS
THE CARD
Inside the Dragons cave the man
moves quitely, having collected
what he came for, needs to make
his escape before the Dragon
returns
INTERPRETATION
Avoiding a disastrous head on
clash; the use of diplomacy;
a courage and cunning with
extreme care.
REVERSE MEANING
Taking dangerous risk with no
purpose or apparent advantage;
foolish action resulting in failure;
uncompleted actions
THE SIX OF
SWORDS
THE CARD
A cloaked man escorting a lady
aboard a ship which is ready to
sail, while five swordsmen watch
over them.
INTERPRETATION
Flight from dangers; problem
solving by interlect; leaving
troubles and sorrows behind;
a long jorney.
REVERSE MEANING
Short term success; escaping from
problems; more problems lying
ahead; not enough effort in
confronting difficulties; escapism.
THE FIVE OF
SWORDS
THE CARD
The oppressors move forward,
leaving the village people to watch
their treasured possessions and
homes burning, the pale of smoke
rising as to warn others.
INTERPRETATION
Complete defeat; loss of personal
possessions; having to accept total
failure before being able to move on;
your enemies triumphing over you.
REVERSE MEANING
Indecision or treachery leading to
defeat; jealousy and revenge leading
to paranoia; total confusion;
insanity.
THE FOUR OF
SWORDS
THE CARD
A warrior resting in bed, recovering from
the wounds of War. Regaining his strength
to return to battle
INTERPRETATION
A short window of opportunity to
recuperate during conflict; recovery;
resting after a period of strife; a short
moment of relief duringa bout of
anxiety
REVERSE MEANING
A forced isolation due to a long
illness, hospitalisation or even a
period in prison; a deep depression;
peaceful negotiations failing.
