IX Nine of Swords
The Nine of Swords means a negative or difficult charge around the issue in mind or in your path. The card suggests that you may be going through or will be going through a distressing phase and serves as a reminder that sometimes we go through stressful phases or torments that seem endless. However, nothing lasts forever.
If so, it suggests that you stay centered and do not despair no matter how bad the situation seems. This card can also serve as a warning, when we are very stressed and anxious, we should slow down a little and breathe, before more serious problems arise. It suggests taking care of the mind and body.
A little more about Nine of Swords...
In the card, we see a person in tears sitting on his/her bed. Whatever his/her pain, the indication is that he/she will have to face it alone. The nine swords hanging at the bottom symbolize the weight of the fight he/she fights. This struggle is also represented in the bed decorations. Its covering contains astrological symbols and roses.
The Nine of Swords in a way symbolizes pain and sadness. It can be a dark phase around the question asked, a specific situation, or internal conflicts. This is the time to be strong and fight any negative feelings like hopelessness, despair, or loneliness. Nothing lasts forever and whatever it is will pass.