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Tarot Card
Ace of Swords – Minor Arcana
Upright Meaning
This suit represents the rational mind and its ability to discriminate. Swords cut through things in order to pierce illusion, to differentiate between fantasy and reality.
In the image of this Ace, a single upraised sword represents your prime motive or guiding ideal — the vision that guides you through life’s changing fortunes with single-minded clarity.
The sword is sometimes shown piercing a silver and/or laurel crown, a symbol of optimism implying evolution, progress, a sense of hope and victory. It is occasionally shown pointed downwards — a darker message, which refers to sacrifice, challenges and a critical environment.
Reversed Meaning
The Ace of Swords reversed suggests that you are not allowing yourself to see the one thing that matters most. You may be using reason to create rather than cut through obstacles.
Stop clinging to illusions. Look again at your biases, the preconceptions you bring to situations. Ask yourself how you could represent circumstances in a less self-serving manner and perhaps get a better outcome. Reexamine your perspective so you can help break down barriers.
Animal Spirit Guide or Helper
Sloth
Sloth symbolism and meanings include patience, mindfulness, simplicity, wisdom, and other special qualities. The sloth is native to Central America and northern South America. So, they are subjects in the mythology and folklore of the people of these cultures. Yet, many of us around the world are familiar with and love sloths, perhaps because we envy their slow-paced approach to life! And for those who feel a special kinship with these tropical mammals, the sloth spirit animal is a special guide and totem animal.
Table of Contents
What does a sloth symbolize?
Sloth Mythology and Folklore
Sloth Symbolism in Costa Rica
Sloth Meaning in Brazil
3 Sloth Spiritual Meanings
Sloth Spirit Animal
Sloth Power Animal
Sloth Totem Animal
Sloth Dream Meaning
Sloth Tattoo Meaning
Cultivating Inner Peace
How You Can Help Sloths
Rune
Witches Rune
Scythe
Planet: PLUTO
Sign: SCORPIO
Element: WATER
Answer: NO
The rune of endings, scythe, foretells of cutting away the past, letting go of that which no longer serves you, and severing ties. All things must end for new beginnings to be possible, although this can be hard to accept if you fight against or fear the change.
Loss can be painful or hard to bear, but you will gain the chance for renewal once this cycle comes to an end.
The supernatural is indicated, as are ghosts and connections with those beyond the veil. Seek guidance from ancestors, and find peace and wisdom in the turning of the wheel.
Ogham
Quiert
Q is for Quert, sometime spelled Ceirt, and is tied to the luscious Apple tree. Long symbolic of love and faithfulness, as well as rebirth, the Apple is often associated with magic. If you cut an apple in half sideways, the seeds form one of nature’s perfect stars. In addition to love, the appearance of Quert reminds us of the eternal cycle of life. After all, once the Apple tree dies, its fruit returns to the ground to birth new trees for coming harvests.
The Apple and its blossoms feature prominently in folklore related to love, prosperity and fertility. The Roman goddess Pomona watched over orchards, and was associated not so much with the harvest, but with the flourishing of the crop. Apples are also connected with divination, particularly for young ladies wondering about their love lives.
Quert Correspondences
Mundane Aspects: No one likes to be faced with choices, because sometimes what we want is not what we need. However, we still must choose. Sometimes, we make decisions because they are the right ones to make, not because they make us happy. Be wise enough to understand the difference.
Magical Aspects: Open your inner soul to new decisions, and allow yourself to harvest the gifts that your spiritual path has to offer. Know that sometimes, things might not make sense, but chances are good that you’ll learn from this later.
I Ching
Sung / Conflict
The Judgement
Conflict. You are sincere
And are being obstructed.
A cautious halt halfway brings good fortune.
Going through to the end brings misfortune.
It furthers one to see the great man.
It does not further one to cross the great water.
The Image
Heaven and water go their opposite ways:
The image of Conflict.
Thus in all his transactions the superior man
Carefully considers the beginning.
Comments on the Hexagram
The upper trigram, whose image is heaven, has an upward movement; the lower trigram, water, in accordance with its nature tends downward. Thus the two halves move away from each other, giving rise to the idea of conflict.
The attribute of the Creative is strength, that of the Abysmal is danger, guile. Where cunning has force before it, there is conflict.
A third indication of conflict, in terms of character, is presented by the combination of deep cunning within and fixed determination outwardly. A person of this character will certainly be quarrelsome.
Numerology
Four
Definition
When strength and efficiency are needed, it’s number 4 to the rescue. The 4 in Numerology is a no-nonsense number with a heads-down approach to life and work. It is extremely dependable and lends a great amount of stability to a person or situation. The 4 is dedicated to advancing, but in a more conservative way than a progressive one. It sticks to what is tried-and-true instead of attempting methods that are new.
Even more than the number 13 in western cultures, the number 4 is considered very unlucky in some Asian countries. There’s even a name for the fear of the number 4: tetraphobia. But in reality the Numerology number 4 carries a wise and rational energy that can bring us a sense of security and consistency. It has a strict definition of right and wrong and tends to see things as black and white with no grey in between. The number 4 leads with its head, not its heart, and uses this mental strength to build a life of service and contentment.
Strengths
Practical: The 4 has a realistic outlook on life and isn’t swayed by the newest or shiniest object, experience, or idea. This rationality allows it to make wise decisions and develop solid plans that can really move the meter. For the 4, practicality is the root of productivity.
Loyal: The number 4 prides itself on being dependable and will work hard all day to prove its level of commitment. It needs a stable foundation to feel comfortable, so it will put great effort into creating secure, long-lasting relationships, opportunities, and agreements.
Service-oriented: Its hardworking nature means that service comes naturally to the 4. It knows you need to put in time and effort to get the best results, so acts of service in relationships, jobs, friendships, and at home are necessary to keep things running smoothly. It’s another way the 4 creates stability, and it is happy to put in the work.
Weaknesses
Dogmatic: The nature of the number 4 is very conservative and firm in its personal beliefs. Once it has made up its mind it sees its opinions as facts and has no hang-ups about preaching them to others. Unfortunately, this concrete way of thinking leaves no room for other perspectives to enter. While the 4 believes it is staying true to itself, it really is limiting itself.
Dull: Choosing to work over play and sticking to traditional interests and activities, the number 4 can honestly be a bit boring. It can be a straight-edge that is not easily excited nor is it interested in experimenting or trying new things. It is perfectly content in its way of life, it’s just that this way of life isn’t all that interesting to others.
Rigid: It’s hard for the number 4 to be a team player because it is so inflexible. It’s confident to a fault, always thinking it’s right and never allowing itself to be swayed. This assuredness makes sense in some situations, but when it comes to give-and-take and working together, the 4 has a lot to learn.
Angel Number
Four Hundred Forty-Four
The angel number 444 is a message from the angels that they are supporting you and guiding you through any challenges you may be facing. It’s a reminder to trust in yourself and the divine path laid out for you.
Witches Of The Craft® 
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