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I have had two tarot card readings.. & swords are holding me back in life. What do swords represent exactly?

How do I get rid of them?? it was the 10 of swords, surrounding the lady, looks like she is almost gone.

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1. Sometimes the swords can represent a kind of self imprisonment. It's hard to say without knowing all the cards and which sword cards you had and where. For instance were the swords all around you but not touching you. Where there swords near by and the figure was blindfolded, is so that could be that you feel held back but if you just were to remove the blindfold you could see it for what it really is. There's just to many variables to give you true advise.
2. Swords correspond with the element air. It, of course, depends on your situation and all the cards involved, but I'll list some of what I know and perhaps something will click. If you want to talk more indepth, email me :D Air is the element of the intellect... Swords are all about speaking and communication, as well as thought. If pentacles are all about the body, cups about the emotions and wands about passion, then swords are the mind. If you're seeing a lot of swords, consider the extremes of communication: you're talking far too much, not getting your point across at all, or talking way too little and not expressing your mind. Usually it's the former, a common attribute of someone described by a sword card is "sharp-tongued", being rude... Of course, it might not be representing you: perhaps you're having trouble with someone talking negatively about/to you? As it is also the realm of the thoughts, then perhaps you're thinking too much and not just letting go& doing what you want to. Or, you're having a conflict with someone due to different ideas... Good luck! edit: With the 10 of Swords, things can't get much worse. If you've been down lately.. It's time to get back up, because the shit has already hit the fan and you survived. Only good can come when you're at the bottom. If something is holding you back, it is most likely yourself. Especially if you've been pitying yourself or getting wrapped up in all the bad that's happened.
3. Release your inner inhibitions and do not dwell on the Swords. Talk out your fears with a close friend or relative - if necessary seek professional counseling. Look to the South and focus your energies on the Earth. There, you will find all health, happiness, and peace of mind. Seek out that individual born in the Sign of Leo who makes you laugh - this person will help show you the way. Avoid all darkness and seek only the light - your next reading will reveal The Wands - be careful of the interpretation!
4. Swords are evocative of the mind, so they reflect the mental process. Cards only highlight an aspect, they do not hold you back, this is done by you alone. In general they signify a situation, thought pattern or attitude which is causing a blockage/problem in your life. You need to analyse what it is within yourself that is holding you back.
5. Emmas got the right of it - the swords represent mental powers - including psychic, by the way. And whatever's happened, you have nowhere to go but up.
6. Hello 180 Swords show trouble & stress, honesty & dealing with problems with a rational mind help to resolve them. Sadhara