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Five of Swords
Card "Five of Swords" Credit: Tarot Rider-Waite

V Five of Swords

The Five of Swords indicates a troubled time, where self-confidence may be lacking and negativity may remain in the current issue. Often the card suggests problems in your relationship, at work, or in some other area of your life, with disagreements that can lead to arguments. Even winning, your victory does not look so tasty. Words hurt and the end result can be sad or painful.

This card calls for a period of ups and downs, where you feel more frustration than success. Try to clear your mind so you do not have a distorted view of things. Think before you speak and be fair, so your victories will be true. In defeat, raise your head and gather your strength for one more round.

A little more about Five of Swords...

The Five of Swords symbolizes the battles we fight, whether internal or external. In the card, we see a man who won this battle and now collects the swords of defeated opponents. Despite the apparent sense of victory, the clouds in the sky show that all is not well. That is, sometimes we win conflicts, but at a high cost.

The card symbolizes the feeling of defeat we feel when negative thoughts overcome us. However, the suit of Swords also means the tests we face in life. The current moment could be one of them, so gather your strength for the next round.