In a word (upright)
Your mind is clear and sharp, and you can judge things decisively. Perfect for answering what you've been unsure about or putting forward new ideas. Your words carry power now, so say what you want to say.
When it appears reversed
Your thoughts are scattered and decisions come hard. Using harsh words on impulse may lead to regret. Don't rush to conclusions—gather a bit more information before deciding.
A starting point through the image
In the older guidebook's illustration, The image depicts a single upright sword passing through a crown.
Use Clarity · Decisions · A breakthrough as a clue when considering something on your mind. A figure in the image need not represent someone of a particular age or gender; it can also symbolize a role held by you or someone around you.
Upright meaning
Separate what must be decided now from a complicated discussion. A wish for clarity can be expressed by writing facts and wishes separately. Checking missing information lets you choose a question before making a strong conclusion.
This position explores how to create an opening for something not yet defined. Keeping the start small enough to reconsider afterward may also help you discover what interests you.
Reversed meaning
The more you rush to be right, the sharper your words get. Before adding explanations, you could confirm the scope of what you are deciding this time. If you take your assessment of their character out of what you write, you can pass on only the conditions that are needed.
Remove character judgments from a sharp reply and share only conditions to align this time.
Love and relating to your partner
Put vague promises into words one by one. Instead of pressing for feelings, discuss the next meeting date to learn plans both can choose now.
Consider the matter on your mind through What you discussed together and the reasons filled in by assumption. List separately what the person has actually said and the wishes you have not yet checked; this can help you choose a starting point for the next conversation.
In work and learning
Gather facts needed for judgment. Before a conclusion, show checked figures separately from guesses to focus the discussion on one issue.
For a current task, the perspective is to clarify Decision criteria and information not yet checked. Focus on one step you are responsible for and first agree who needs to decide what.
When this card appears in a three-card spread
In the position for support and conditions to clarify, This position invites you to count the tasks already underway before beginning something new. Distinguish one addition from what you will not increase for now, leaving space to experiment.
In the position for a next step you choose yourself, For the idea you move forward next, choose a first attempt rather than promise completion. After experiencing it directly, set a day to decide what follows.
For a reversed card, use its reversed meaning and action above, then revisit the conditions to check in the same position. Rather than deciding an outcome from the card's name, consider the adjacent cards and the question selected beforehand together.
One thing to take into daily life
Write facts and wishes for one decision in separate fields to choose missing information before concluding.