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Five of Swords
Swords · Air
Five of Swords — Tarot Card Meaning
upright: conflict, tension, winning at any cost
reversed: reconciliation, releasing resentment
“Five of Swords” is a card of the suit of Swords in Tarot. Upright, the card speaks of conflict, tension, winning at any cost; reversed — of reconciliation, releasing resentment. Below is the meaning of Five of Swords in love, work, feelings and as advice for the day.
In love
A quarrel, pride.
In work
Team tension.
Feelings
Bitterness.
The card's advice
Ask if the win is worth the cost.
Five of Swords in short
What does the Five of Swords tarot card mean?
Upright, “Five of Swords” means conflict, tension, winning at any cost. In love the card speaks of a quarrel, pride; in work — team tension.
What does the reversed Five of Swords mean?
The reversed “Five of Swords” points to reconciliation, releasing resentment. It isn't “bad” — it's an invitation to look at the situation more gently.
Five of Swords as advice — what should I do?
Ask if the win is worth the cost.