Minor Arcana · Swords · Air

Five of Swords meaning

conflict · defeat · ego

Upright

A bitter victory. Is winning really worth this price?

Reversed

A wish for reconciliation and turning the page.

Correspondences

Astrology: ♀♒Venus in Aquarius
Element: Air
Yes or no: No

Symbols

The man gathering swords: a bitter victory
The figures walking away: defeat
The stormy sky: tension

Upright

Reversed

conflict, winning at all costs, humiliation, ego

General

reconciliation, regret, calming down

arguments, power struggles

Love

reconciliation, apologies

unfair competition, conflict

Career

peace, end of rivalries

losses, disputes

Finances

compromise

bitterness, humiliation

Feelings

regret, relief

pick your battles

Actions

reach out, apologise

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