Tarot Card of the Day – October 19, 2009: Ace of Swords (Reversed)

Deck: The Fairy Tale Tarot

It’s time for a lunchtime blog post. I have pulled quite a few reversed cards lately, indicating blockage or a weakened state of affairs. The Ace of Swords in the Fairy Tale Tarot is based on the story, “Cap o’ Rushes“.

A woman stands and is surrounded by nature’s elements including wheat and trees, denoting bounty. She stands in front of a stone path which is indicative of the new beginnings that all Ace cards bring. To her right, we see a large tree trunk and many curvy branches. The trunk can symbolize stability and the branches can symbolize growth. The sword is driven into the ground like a stake, showing precision. Her hair flows in the wind and white bird flies above her, representing movement and freedom.  She also holds feathers in her hands and wears a feather belt, perhaps a metaphor for the thoughts racing within her mind. A large body of water, symbolic of unconsciousness, emotions and mystery separates her from a large castle, her home. The sky is cloudy indicates that there is an unknown factor at the moment.  more...