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Four of Swords: Modern RWS Tarot Card Meanings
The 4 of Swords means rest, recovery and relaxation. In a career reading: sabbatical. As advice: take a break.
Three of Swords: Modern RWS Tarot Card Meanings
In the RWS deck, the 3 of Swords means heartbreak, pain and loss. In a love reading: grief or breakup. As advice: process the tragedy.
Two of Swords: modern RWS Tarot Card Meanings
The 2 of Swords means choices, logic and commitments. In a spiritual reading: consider consequences. As advice: weigh pros and cons.
Ace of Swords: modern RWS Tarot Card Meanings
The RWS Ace of Swords means clarity, inspiration and truth. In a love reading: confession. As obstacles: bluntness.
The Suit of Cups: Modern RWS Tarot Card Meanings
The Suit of Cups in the RWS deck represents emotions, intuition and introspection. If you get lots of Cups cards in a reading, there may be a deep focus on your inner, subjective world.
King of Cups: modern RWS Tarot Card Meanings
The King of Cups is a mature masculine figure distinguished by their emotional mastery.
Queen of Cups: modern RWS Tarot Card Meanings
The Queen of Cups is a nurturing mother figure in natural tune with her feelings and intuition. In a career reading: artist. As alliances: matriarch.
Page of Cups: modern RWS Tarot Card Meanings
The Page of Cups is a young messanger of emotional matters, especially of apologies or forgiveness. As advice: observe feelings.

