Five of Swords

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Key words

Upright: unbridled ambition, sneakiness, corruption

Reversed: penance, forgive & forget, conflict resolution

Description

A sly-looking person picks up three swords from the ground. They glance over their shoulder at two people who are walking away with their shoulders slouched, conveying a sense of sadness and loss. Two more swords are strewn across the ground. The sky is cloudy and tumultuous. Calm waters and a mountain range can be seen in the distance. 

Numerology

5: Conflict, loss, change, adversity, rebuilding

Upright

The Five of Swords is about someone having an unfair advantage— it could be you or someone in your life. There is a sense of spitefulness, with the wronged person going too far in order to even the playing field. This person may have won the conflict, but at what cost? Apologies are in order, whether you are on the giving or receiving end. 

Reversed

A conflict has ended and there is a sense of sadness even though you won. Perhaps you got so invested in the fight that you forgot what you were fighting for, or the cost of winning outweighs the benefits. It’s also possible you have tried to walk away from a conflict but it continues to follow it. Open and honest communication can bring closure to the situation.