Communication, Compromise, Resolution, End of Conflict/Hostilities/Stress, Ceasefire, Peace-Talks, Negotiation, Moving On, Burying The Hatchet, Volatile, All out War, Entrenched, Relentless, Throwing Caution to the Wind, Not Heeding A Warning, To The Bitter End, Gambling Everything, Loss, Major Sacrifices, Blood Shed, Sabotage, Dismissals, Exposing Criminal Behaviour, Disarming, Surrendering, Arrests, Courts,Shame, Humiliation, Regret,Remorse, Feigned Remorse, Burials, Mourning, Overcoming MajorChallenges/succumbing to Major Challenges, Mentally Dysfunctional, Personality Disorders, Serious Violence, Brute Force, Domination/Submission, Abuse, Revenge. This may be seen as either a Heroic move or total insanity. The end justified the means he employed. You would rather die than surrender your beliefs and principles. Serious professional help is needed here. Five of swords tells you that you might be tight on a budget right now. Adorned with holographic gold edges. The culprits may have been caught and disarmed by the law. This may also be a time for grieving for something thats not there. They may also have been found with stolen good on them. The Five of Swords, whetherUpright or Reversed,will makecomplete reconciliationvery difficult to achievedue to the nature of the peopleand issues involved. It is all about him at the moment and not letting people treat himas they used to. No, not selfish at all. Perhaps youre still trying to have a baby, even if it seems impossible. There may be a boss who delights in humiliating their staff in front of others or is unapproachable and dismissive of your concerns. Youve been pushing and pushing, but whoever is on the other end is not listening. However, this card can equally point towards self-victimizing, meaning that your impression of the situation may be what is causing these conflicts in the first place. Carefree, cheerful, open-minded wanderer (just observe the Fool's posture) who tends to daydream and idealize reality, and who has a childlike enthusiasm for life. Mutual progress, or winning? Instead, be calculative and be confident about every move you make. There is no deep despair in a healthy relationship. In the past, you experienced a majority of breakdowns. Expect some conflict and loss, but remember this brings about change which may be for the better. The King of Swords can represent legal matters, law . Your pride and ego may cost a lot of trouble in this relationship. So give these people a warm applause and smile! This person rules the roost through intimidation, fear and possible punishment. You might be pushing them away as you bark with triumph. You check your horoscope, you look for answers, and while it helps you understand the situation, it doesnt help you understand THEM! His attitude to them may be thatall is fair in love and war and that the best man win by whatever means he can. Got questions? Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email. Physical description: Pale, with fair hair and blue eyes. Similar to King of Swords, this card can also tell you that you may feel the urge to leave the work you have now. You continue to run away from your responsibilities instead of facing them. One must always remember that the Suitstell a story that has continuity and builds as it is being told. Do something while you still have time to do so. Misplaced ambition such as the one depicted by this card can leave you as a dejected loser or acallous winner in both cases, the connotation is rather negative. Help yourself grow financially and wait as your success unfolds. Maybe nows not the right time to enter the, If you want to prove your skills, don't join a. Have they decided to turn their back on the conflict and hostility in either their life or mind and replace it with peace and harmony? There may be residual resentment following a recent or past argument with someone close to you. But it's really counter productive to use such very old attributes in our modern times. The Five of Swords, in reverse, is someone who isnt expressive. You might feel the urge to share and help other people. Youre both fighting to win, at the expense of the other person. Thereis bound tobe psychological abuse and the possibility of physical force. Well now, theres a great way to read your lover (or crush) and find out everything theyll never tell you. Fill in your details below or click an icon to log in: You are commenting using your WordPress.com account. You have not listened to the advice of others who told you to get out when you could or that you would lose the support of friends and family should you continue on your course of action. The church may be his hiding place, den or where he lies low. You may have experienced a failure, or lost a battle that you has left you a little bit sore. Thismight require you to stand up to a conflict within yourself. If your question relates to work, business, career or study and you receive the 5 of Swords, here is the guidance: This card can indicate fighting, bullying or harassment in the workplace. How many backs are you prepared to leave your Sword stuck in or footprints on? Similar to Knight of swords, This card tells you that you are engaging in some conflict. Through reflection, introspection and possible professional help, the time has now come to leave his place orinner-world of sanctuary and face his opponents or lifeonce more. In this context, the 8 of Swords could mean that they feel trapped, powerless or even confused by their sexual attraction to her. The King of Swords is the logical character of the Court cards. If you are contemplating entering a battle, be sure you are prepared to accept loss and all that goes with it even if you do think it will be a walk over. The Seven of Swords can also show the non-quitter, the survivor spirit, staying ahead of the posse, playing the enemy at their own game, taking back what is yours form those who would rather you didnt. The Mountains symbolise the challenges and conflict thatmust be overcome in order to succeed, but before any of these figures can attempt to climb them they must first cross the great dividewhich isthe ocean of emotions that govern this situation. Whoa, A direction that helps you grow. Once you give your power away (theSwords)to someone like this, then it will take a lot of effort on your part to get it back. Therefore, in the aspect of career, this points to disputes in the workplace. Youll need to be extra cautious with your finances right now, especially when it comes to trusting others. Both of these men lost to the man with a cunning smile on his face. As previously discussed, there are many ways to interpret this card as we know it can be quite tricky. There will always be a point wherein you choose to be stubborn. My good friend Angel Adams put this together for my readers. People can take advantage of you. If it comes down to comparing this self-declared victor and the figures who walk away defeated, there really is no comparison as we are not comparing like with like at all. The law may have been involved if he was aggressive, anti-social or threatening in his behaviour. You may be someone who chooses to show that youre right. Youll use your past experiences as a lesson. All the pent-up feelings are now released, and people are ready to talk things out. Upright Five of Swords Tarot Card Meanings. The Five of Swords strongly represents the less positive aspects of the number five. They have nothing to be ashamed of, whereas he has plenty. The Five of Swords can be a representation of a man. Number 2 in Numerology. He threw many under the bus, destroyed lives to get to where he stands now. This card can also tell you about your urge to fight every battle that comes your way. So, viewing it that way, the previous card was the Four of Swords and our firstapproach should be to assume the natural progression of the story, which was the attempt to heal and recover after a period of hostility, conflict andextreme stress. Therecould be the risk of attack or mugging so guard your valuables and dont leave your possessions in the open where they may be a temptation to thieves or opportunists. Defensive behavior usually creates a cycle of aggression, so be very clear with your own actions and how they affect this environment. Vox-Triarii 5 yr. ago. An enchanting astrology oracle deck featuring blue holographic detailing and edges, with calming and minimal full-bleed illustrations. If you allow yourself to become disillusioned after such a loss, then you will find yourself on the path to increased ruin and torment. The Five of Swords may show that communication is blocked. You may be someone who chooses to show that youre right. Two more swords are strewn across the grass, suggesting a battle has been fought and lost. Also,the Figures may have been involved in something thathas gone against their principles, standards or sense of morals. You may find out that someones been hiding something from you. Your approach seems far closer to my reading than any other common view Cheers! If criminal behaviour has been involved, then arrests and courts may be involved. The Five of Swords, and dont worry about Upright or Reversed, could see you over-coming a bully, adversity, or internal/external challenges. Sometimes, you need to give the trophy to other people. Let us go back to the Figure lying on the tomb. This additional information seems to be of importance as he smiles at his victory. The 5 of Swords usually speaks to a conflict of some sort and not in a good way. Winning gives you dignity, a name, and a face that causes you to isolate yourself gradually. And its okay to detach and focus on yourself for a while. The card represents ambition in a way which is rather negative. Without it, the relationship amounts to nothing. Keep thriving; youre always doing great! Arguments and tension abound. When you do, you can be assured that he will cause no harm to you. If the couple involved can use their Swordswisely now, this will allow them to move on and go their separate ways. Join the waitlist for the All-New Biddy Tarot Deck, The Ultimate Guide to Tarot Card Meanings, Intuitive Tarot: 31 Days to Learn to Read Tarot Cards and Develop Your Intuition, The Tarot Readers Blueprint for Attracting Clients. His smile is tricky as if proud of his triumph. Here stands the triumphantBully, the Intimidator, The Abuser, The Criminal. Bad blood and a general icky-ness hang over you as your relations have turned sour. This card signals you to fight back and stand up for yourself or others. The Chariot would show will power and determination to see the battle through for example. Willing to experience whatever life throws at them. Time would have been spent in the scenario of the Four of Swords, resting and strengthening the mind. IP . It shows that, despite your best efforts, you are likely to be beaten or come out as the loser. The Five of Swordsis also traditionally associated withfunerals, burials and mourning. You may present yourself as someone who always has a lot of pride. Why arent his opponents acting honorable in defeat? It depicts a man with a smug look on his face. He may be the joy-rider who recklesslydrives his car with no care or respect for anyone else on the road. Want to become a more powerful Tarot reader? 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