The Three of Wands depicts a man standing on a cliff, looking out over the ocean and mountains. He is holding a Wand and is surrounded by others in the ground. He muses on his commitments and aims to make them a reality. The card represents forethought, exploration, and preparedness to act on his ideas and enterprises.
The Ten of Swords portrays a figure lying on the ground with ten swords plunged into their back, the sky dark and ominous. Despite the bleakness, a sunrise hints at the prospect of a new beginning, symbolizing hope amid despair.
The Nine of Swords depicts a troubled woman sitting on her bed, hands on her face, surrounded by nine swords and an unsettling carving. Symbolizing distress and haunting nightmares, the card reflects the lingering psychological effects of trauma and anxiety.
Depicting a blindfolded and bound woman surrounded by eight swords, the card symbolizes a self-imposed restriction and a feeling of entrapment. The barren land and grey sky represent despair, while the open space hints at the potential for escape.
Depicting a man sneaking away from a camp with stolen swords, the card signifies deception and betrayal. Despite his confident expression, the impending discovery by soldiers suggests the consequences of his actions.
Depicting a woman and child rowing away, the card symbolizes leaving something behind, potentially due to loss or change. The swords emphasize the power of rationality over intuition and heart.
Illustrating a victorious man with five swords, the card denotes conquest with a touch of contempt. The two figures walking away signify loss and sadness, with stormy skies symbolizing unresolved conflicts despite the apparent win.
Depicting a knight in prayer over a tomb with swords, the card signifies respite and reflection after turmoil. It encourages introspection and rejuvenation, suggesting a time to heal and rebuild inner strength for new challenges.
Portraying a heart pierced by three swords amid stormy skies, the card embodies grief and heartbreak. It emphasizes the importance of learning and growth through pain and suffering, shaping resilience and wisdom.
The card depicts a blindfolded woman holding two swords, highlighting difficult choices and obstacles. The surrounding sea with crags symbolizes the impediments that complicate decision-making, emphasizing the role of illusions and challenges in her dilemma.