| Ace of Swords | Air | Yes | breakthrough, clarity, sharp mind, and new ideas | confusion, brutality, chaos, and clouded judgement |
| Two of Swords | Air | No | difficult decisions, weighing up options, an impasse, and avoidance | indecision, confusion, information overload, and stalemate |
| Three of Swords | Air | No | heartbreak, emotional pain, sorrow, grief, and hurt | negative self-talk, releasing pain, optimism, and forgiveness |
| Four of Swords | Air | Maybe | rest, relaxation, meditation, contemplation, and recuperation | exhaustion, burn-out, deep contemplation, and stagnation |
| Five of Swords | Air | No | conflict, disagreements, competition, defeat, and winning at all costs | reconciliation, making amends, past resentment, and moving on |
| Six of Swords | Air | Maybe | transition, change, rite of passage, and releasing baggage | personal transition, resistance to change, unfinished business, and stagnation |
| Seven of Swords | Air | No | betrayal, deception, getting away with something, and acting strategically | imposter syndrome, self-deceit, keeping secrets, and coming clean |
| Eight of Swords | Air | No | negative thoughts, self-imposed restriction, imprisonment, and victim mentality | self-limiting beliefs, inner critic, releasing negative thoughts, and freedom |
| Nine of Swords | Air | No | anxiety, worry, fear, depression, and nightmares | inner turmoil, deep-seated fears, secrets, and releasing worry |
| Ten of Swords | Air | No | painful endings, deep wounds, betrayal, loss, and crisis | recovery, regeneration, resisting an inevitable end, and survival |
| Page of Swords | Air | Maybe | new ideas, curiosity, thirst for knowledge, and new ways of communicating | deception, manipulation, all talk and no action, and gossip |
| Knight of Swords | Air | Yes | ambitious, action-oriented, driven to succeed, and fast-thinking | scattered energy, superficiality, reckless behaviour, and haste |
| Queen of Swords | Air | Maybe | independent, unbiased judgement, clear boundaries, and direct communication | overly emotional, easily influenced, bitter, and cold-hearted |
| King of Swords | Air | Maybe | mental clarity, intellectual power, authority, and truth | quiet power, inner truth, misuse of power, and manipulation |