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Nine of Swords

Swords · Air

Nine of Swords — Tarot Card Meaning

upright: anxiety, sleepless nights, fears
reversed: relief, dawn after the night

“Nine of Swords” is a card of the suit of Swords in Tarot. Upright, the card speaks of anxiety, sleepless nights, fears; reversed — of relief, dawn after the night. Below is the meaning of Nine of Swords in love, work, feelings and as advice for the day.

In love

Worry about a loved one.

In work

Stress, worry.

Feelings

Anxiety.

The card's advice

Fear looms larger in the dark — talk to someone.

Nine of Swords in short

What does the Nine of Swords tarot card mean?
Upright, “Nine of Swords” means anxiety, sleepless nights, fears. In love the card speaks of worry about a loved one; in work — stress, worry.
What does the reversed Nine of Swords mean?
The reversed “Nine of Swords” points to relief, dawn after the night. It isn't “bad” — it's an invitation to look at the situation more gently.
Nine of Swords as advice — what should I do?
Fear looms larger in the dark — talk to someone.