Ace of Swords from the Rider–Waite tarot deck

Ace of Swords is a card used in Latin suited playing cards (Italian, Spanish and tarot decks). It is the ace from the suit of swords. The card consists of a sword overtopped by a crown, which depending on the side, an olive and a palm branch are present. These symbols represent mercy and severity.[1]

Early 19th century card

References

  1. ^ Mathers, S. L. Macgregor (2008-01-01). The Tarot: A Short Treatise on Reading Cards. Weiser Books. ISBN 978-1-60925-571-8.
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