The element of Swords is Air, and this suit indicates the mind, the intellect and the willpower that drives both. It's often seen as the "problematic" suit of the deck, but in fact, like all things of the mind, context is all. Even the Swords cards that speak of sadness and despair can also tell us that all things pass and that even sorrow and strike are necessary parts of being alive. So enjoy and use the incisiveness, sharp thinking and drive of Swords, but try to seperate these good things from the arrogance and desire for dominance that can sometimes accompany them.
