Ace of Swords - Temperance
It is imperative that he be at your side.
It is imperative that he - Ace of Swords
be at your side. - Temperance
Ace of Swords is a raised sword with an imperial crown on it, and the crown decked out with the laurel leaves of victory, so this is a card of force, orders, and power. It is imperative: It's an order from headquarters.
Temperance is back-and-forth, based on water and wine poured back and forth, and that concept is most commonly applied to relationship (clos...