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Five of Swords

Minor Arcana swords

Represents a conflict where no one truly wins.

Conflict tension defeat win at all costs loss.

✨ Upright Meaning

Conflict, loss, dishonor, 'winning' by sacrificing integrity, resentment.

Reconciliation, ending a conflict, overcoming loss, desire for peace, remorse.

A hollow victory; resentment and hostility; choosing your battles wisely.

Winning a contract by stepping on others; an office rivalry.

Hostility and resentment in a relationship; emotional blackmail.

Mental stress caused by conflict; a fight with a doctor.

Spiritual ego; using beliefs to judge others.

Reversed: Reconciliation, ending a conflict, overcoming loss, desire for peace, remorse.

Reversed work meaning - challenges or blockages in: winning a contract by stepping on others; an office rivalry.

Reversed love meaning - difficulties in: hostility and resentment in a relationship; emotional blackmail.

Reversed health meaning - caution regarding: mental stress caused by conflict; a fight with a doctor.

Reversed spirituality - disconnection from: spiritual ego; using beliefs to judge others.