Descriptions and divinatory meanings of the Swords Minor Arcana in the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn secret society.
Golden Dawn title - Lord of Peace Restored Divinatory meanings of Two of Swords Mutual benefit based upon the experience of and devotion to the Grand Mother. MacGregor Mathers Friendship, Valour, Firmness, Courage. Reversed False Friends, Treachery, Lies. Astrological...
Golden Dawn title Lord of Sorrow Divinatory meanings Sorrow of a deep and brooding nature; the joy and gaiety that attends the release from this sorrow. MacGregor Mathers Nun, Separation, Removal, Rupture, Quarrel. Reversed Error, Confusion, Misrule, Disorder....
Golden Dawn title - Lord of Rest from Strife Divinatory meanings of Four of Swords Quiet in the presence of real or implied threat; trust that matters will turn out for the best. MacGregor Mathers Solitude, Retreat, Abandonment, Solitary, Hermit. Reversed Economy,...
Golden Dawn title - Lord of Defeat Divinatory meanings of Five of Swords Loss, defeat, unfavourable outcome. (Bravery in the face of certain loss). MacGregor Mathers Mourning, Sadness, Affliction. Reversed Losses, Trouble (same signification, whether reversed or not)....
Golden Dawn title - Lord of Earned Success Divinatory meanings of Six of Swords A task that may be accomplished through words. The door opens; obstacles are removed. MacGregor Mathers Envoy, Messenger, Voyage, Travel Reversed Declaration, Love proposed, Revelation,...
Golden Dawn title - Lord of Futility Divinatory meanings of Seven of Swords Imaginings beyond possibility, the jolt of shattered dreams. MacGregor Mathers Hope, Confidence, Desire, Attempt, Wish. Reversed Wise Advice, Good Counsel, Wisdom, Prudence, Circumspection....
Golden Dawn title - Lord of Shortened Force Divinatory meanings of Eight of Swords Magick used. Possible over-application of force for, in contrast, a petty end. Complex means used when more simple would suffice. Unstable result (effects gained through magick tend to...
Golden Dawn title - Lord of Despair and Cruelty Divinatory meanings of Nine of Swords A move, such as a change of residence, or the intercession of a courier. An expected gift arrives, for good. MacGregor Mathers An Ecclesiastic, A Priest, Conscience, Probity, Good...
Golden Dawn title - Lord of Ruin Divinatory meanings of Ten of Swords Succumbing before the onslaught of inevitable forces, perseverance against great odds. Success at great price. MacGregor Mathers Tears, Affliction, Grief, Sorrow. Reversed Passing Success, Momentary...