O Naipe de Espadas representa o pensamento humano, a comunicação e a lógica. A jornada do Louco por este naipe começa com a “descoberta da escolha” no Ás de Espadas e termina com a estratégia e a determinação representadas pela Rainha e pelo Rei de Espadas.
As Cartas de Espadas em uma Leitura
Quando uma carta do naipe de Espadas aparece em uma leitura, ela orienta o consulente e o leitor a analisar e compreender sua pergunta ou preocupação. Como toda experiência humana, há momentos positivos e negativos. Essas cartas abordam os arquétipos “mentais” positivos e negativos pelos quais todos nós passamos em algum momento da nossa jornada de vida.
Cartas de Tarô de Espadas e Astrologia
As cartas da corte em cada naipe representam o elemento e três dos signos. O Pajem de Espadas representa o elemento ar e a energia desfocada, mas poderosa, do pensamento e da imaginação humanos. A figura na carta costuma ser retratada como um adolescente, e com razão, já que a adolescência é cheia de uma energia forte que fica “para todo lado”.
O Cavaleiro de Espadas representa Gêmeos, que é o signo de ar mutável do Zodíaco. A energia de Ar Curiosa e Adaptável alimenta seu Impulso Primário. A energia do seu Caminho de Vida funciona melhor ao realizar tarefas que estimulem a mente de várias formas; ele precisa aprender a focar quando necessário para manifestar seus melhores resultados.
A Rainha de Espadas representa Aquário, que é o signo de ar fixo do Zodíaco. A energia de Ar Estável e Não Convencional alimenta seu Impulso Primário. A energia do seu Caminho de Vida funciona melhor quando ela é autêntica e sem arrependimentos; ela precisa aprender uma fortaleza silenciosa para manifestar seus melhores resultados.
O Rei de Espadas representa Libra, que é o signo de ar cardinal do Zodíaco. A energia de Ar Ativa e Analítica alimenta seu Impulso Primário. A energia do seu Caminho de Vida funciona melhor quando ele age com lógica; ele precisa aprender a misturar sentimentos para manifestar seus melhores resultados.
Significados das Cartas de Tarô de Espadas
Ás de Espadas
The Ace of Swords represents new thoughts, new ideas, and new decisions. This card appears in a reading when it is time to decide, think outside the box, or use logic to address a relationship or situation.
Dois de Espadas
The Two of Swords represents detached decision-making. When this card appears, you need to “be at peace” with your choices. There is no need to “look back” at past choices. Rather you need to assess what choices you need to make going forward.
Três de Espadas
The keywords for the Three of Swords are sorrow and frustration. This card is the archetype for situations and relationships where we get something we want, but there is a serious problem. A simple example would be getting your dream job but having a terrible boss. When this card appears in a reading, you must learn how to manage a difficult situation.
Quatro de Espadas
The Four of Swords represents the mind “at rest”. When this card appears in a reading, you need to find a way to enter a meditative state regarding a relationship or situation. Detaching and finding a quiet place to contemplate will help you address your concern.
Cinco de Espadas
The keyword for the Five of Swords is defeat. We all face setbacks; they are inevitable. How we handle them and go on is the real mental test. Failure is an important life lesson, both the nature of it and how we understand what the defeat means for us and others.
Seis de Espadas
The Six of Swords represents moving from “one shore of thinking” to “another way of understanding.” This card appears to remind us that we must “cross the in-between” before we are fully out of an old way of thinking and adjusted to a new way of thinking.
Sete de Espadas
The Seven of Swords represents either theft or a lack of appreciation, which requires taking one’s talents elsewhere. If you see the card and think of the figure as stealing ideas, then where do you face a betrayal, or who are you betraying? If you see the card and think you are under-appreciated, then you should consider taking your talents elsewhere.
Oito de Espadas
The keywords for the Eight of Swords are anxiety and doubt. One of the worst limitations we face is doubt. because we find our mind is working against us. We receive this card when we need to make a significant change to our thinking because we are caught in a terrible, negative loop.
Nove de Espadas
The Nine of Swords represents cruelty, and is a warning card. When this card appears, you need to protect yourself and be on guard, especially against people who will try to make your doubt yourself and who want to see you fail. It can also be a card you draw that is demanding you address any cruelties you have inflicted on others.
Dez de Espadas
The keyword for the Ten of Swords is ruin. We all face some situation or relationship that becomes broken beyond repair. This card calls on us to look at a situation or relationship that is headed towards ruin or already ruined. You need to make entirely new decisions and realize there is no fixing the problem (but by moving on).
Pajem de Espadas
The Page of Swords represents the open mind and imagination, which can be wonderful and overwhelming. Thoughts are flying around and need focus. It is great to have many ideas, but unhelpful if none of them lead to any concrete decisions, or constant indecision.
Cavaleiro de Espadas
The Knight of Swords represents the focused mind, on a quest to take an idea and see that it is achieved. When this card appears in your reading, be decisive and act accordingly. This is no time for doubt.
Rainha de Espadas
The Queen of Swords represents detached, strategic thinking. She is the chess player thinking five or ten or fifteen moves ahead. She will not be swayed by emotion, only by logic and analysis. When she appears in a reading, you need to follow your head, not your heart.
Rei de Espadas
The King of Swords represents wisdom and intelligence. He is the “final arbitrator”. When this card appears in a reading, then you assert yourself as the one in charge of the decision-making. If you realize the card is about reacting to a decision from someone with more power than you, then how do you need to “answer” the situation?
