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Five of Swords tarot card
Minor Arcana ยท Swords

Five of Swords

conflicthollow victorytension

Five blades mark a quarrel where winning costs more than losing. Ask yourself: is this battle worth winning?

Upright meaning

#conflict#hollow victory#tension

Five blades mark a quarrel where winning costs more than losing. Ask yourself: is this battle worth winning?

Reversed meaning

#reconciliation#an old fight ending

Reversed, an old conflict is closing โ€” someone is ready to make the first move.

Love

Do not let a small quarrel grow into a deep wound. Choose calm.

Career

Office politics or a dispute โ€” victory here could cost your career.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Five of Swords mean in tarot?

Five blades mark a quarrel where winning costs more than losing. Ask yourself: is this battle worth winning?

What does Five of Swords reversed mean?

Reversed, an old conflict is closing โ€” someone is ready to make the first move.

What does Five of Swords mean in love?

Do not let a small quarrel grow into a deep wound. Choose calm.

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