5SWORDSFive of Swords

Minor Arcana · Air

Five of Swords tarot card meaning

Upright keywords

conflict, defeat, winning at a cost

Reversed keywords

reconciliation, making amends, moving on

Five of Swords upright meaning

A hollow victory or a fight not worth having. As a Swords card it speaks of thought, truth, conflict and communication.

Five of Swords reversed meaning

Reversed, this card points to reconciliation, making amends, moving on. Look at where the thought, truth, conflict and communication of the Swords suit feels blocked or overdone.

Five of Swords in love

In love, conflict colors the relationship: a hollow victory or a fight not worth having.

Five of Swords in career and money

At work and with money, conflict applies: a hollow victory or a fight not worth having.

Five of Swords: yes or no?

No. The Five of Swords leans toward a no, or at least not yet. It advises caution, patience or a change of plan.

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