Five of Swords Tarot Card
5 Five of Swords

Five of Swords

Minor Arcana Swords Card 5

The Five of Swords shows conflict where victory may come at too high a cost.

Keywords

conflict disagreements competition defeat

Upright Meaning

Conflict, disagreements, competition, and defeat. A hollow victory—consider if winning is worth the cost.

Reversed Meaning

Reconciliation, making amends, past resentment. Time to lay down weapons and seek peace.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Five of Swords mean in a tarot reading?

Conflict, disagreements, competition, and defeat. A hollow victory—consider if winning is worth the cost.

What does Five of Swords reversed mean?

Reconciliation, making amends, past resentment. Time to lay down weapons and seek peace.

What are the keywords for Five of Swords?

The main keywords for Five of Swords are: conflict, disagreements, competition, defeat.

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