Ace of Swords

... a sample of some more art work I just finished . This is my second tribute to Lord Ganesha (AUM GANESHA NAMAHA .. Gia Gia !!!).

I made this piece for one of the art exhibits I was invited to participate in, in October. The theme of the art show is Tarot cards...and lucky me, the card which choose me, was one from the minor Arcana... the "Ace of Swords", which symbolizes MENTAL FORCE, FORTITUDE, JUSTICE, and TRUTH. After meditating within the nature of this card, a couple of different versions stood out in my mind, and the piece depicted below is what came out from my heart... Lord "Ganesha" standing on the shoulders of Lord "Garuda".

I tried to do my best to include all the symbolism which represents the Ace of Swords and its meaning. It was a fun and rewarding experience do depict, as well as a personal challenge to make, hope it will be well received.I've also included below, a brief description of some of the details which better describe the meaning within the Ace of Swords ( for those interested in this sort of thing).

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namaste,

Copyright 2009 Philip Salas. All Rights Reserved By The Artist.

ACE OF SWORDS

The Aces of all suits typically represent new beginnings or the inspiration of a new idea or feeling. The Ace of Swords augurs a new understanding of some issue that has been of concern, or the dawning of a new world view in the broader sense. This card indicates the eruption of a new point of view, the inspiration of discovery or intellectual accomplishment. If you encounter this card in a reading, there is an indication that your intellectual life is either receiving too much or too little attention. Though there is great value in the inspiration and power of the mind, intellect must be tempered by compassion and spirit for its true value to be manifested. The two-edged sword cuts deeply in either direction, and a fine line must be walked to achieve the balance necessary for a healthy life. The Ace of Swords is a card of great power and is thus a sign that temperance may be necessary.

Meaning: The start of conflict or battle, cut to the chase, daybreak, new idea, seeing the light, first perception of the conscious mind, change, inspiration, original thinking, creative vision, discovery, force of life, moment of birth, cutting edge, pristine knowledge, illumination, transformation, communication, precision, raw power of the mind, free from restraint, cut through ignorance, first step, open mind, constructive power, fate, intuition, illumination, origin, enlightenment, progress, courage, power, keen intellect, glimmer of understanding, force of will, clarity, integrity.

Strength, achievement, honest and ethics, judgment, self determination, championing causes, breakthrough, entrance of the knight on a white horse, release, new freedom, lifting of restraint, a beginning, breath of life, vitality, universal conscious, expansiveness, mind over matter, success, conquest, determination, triumph, determined, leadership, clear purpose, logic, reason, law, good judgment, decisiveness, center of attention, charisma, sexual vigor, fiery, cut away what's not needed , identify long term goals, dispelling illusions, lighting the dark places.