Ace of Swords
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The Ace of Swords is very similar to many other decks depictions of the aces. There is one MAJOR difference, as well as a few minor ones.
The major difference is that the sword is pointed down. In the majority of the other decks that I am familiar with, the sword is pointed up. This leads me to one of the minor differences. In most other decks, the sword is presented by a hand. In addition there is the usual crown, vines, and yods. When presenting a sword (as in present arms in military speak) it is correct to hold it either in front of you, pointing straight up (double edge), or held up the length of your arm with it leaning against the crook at your shoulder (single edge).
Vargo has depicted this sword pointing straight down, with no obvious method of holding it in place. It is surrounded with a red Fleur-de-Lis on each side that are nearly identical. The blade is double edged as most packs depict. This is to signify the duality of the human intellect. There is a red gem mounted on the crosspiece. This is the same sword that is depicted in all the sword cards in this pack.
I believe that in this depiction the sword is mounted on a wall or a display plaque. Being displayed in this manner to me shows pride, defiance, and suggests power. It is in an active position, not to the side like a show piece or presented up in a show of respect.
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The Ace of Swords is very similar to many other decks depictions of the aces. There is one MAJOR difference, as well as a few minor ones.
The major difference is that the sword is pointed down. In the majority of the other decks that I am familiar with, the sword is pointed up. This leads me to one of the minor differences. In most other decks, the sword is presented by a hand. In addition there is the usual crown, vines, and yods. When presenting a sword (as in present arms in military speak) it is correct to hold it either in front of you, pointing straight up (double edge), or held up the length of your arm with it leaning against the crook at your shoulder (single edge).
Vargo has depicted this sword pointing straight down, with no obvious method of holding it in place. It is surrounded with a red Fleur-de-Lis on each side that are nearly identical. The blade is double edged as most packs depict. This is to signify the duality of the human intellect. There is a red gem mounted on the crosspiece. This is the same sword that is depicted in all the sword cards in this pack.
I believe that in this depiction the sword is mounted on a wall or a display plaque. Being displayed in this manner to me shows pride, defiance, and suggests power. It is in an active position, not to the side like a show piece or presented up in a show of respect.
