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Minor Arcana · Suit of Swords · Five

Five of Swords

Upright: conflict, hollow victory, tension, ego. Reversed: reconciliation, making amends, release, moving on.

Five of Swords — the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot card
Rider–Waite–Smith, 1909

Five of Swords upright meaning

  • conflict
  • hollow victory
  • tension
  • ego

You could win this argument, but ask whether being right is worth what it costs you. This week, pick your battles, some fights leave you standing alone even when you win.

Five of Swords reversed meaning

  • reconciliation
  • making amends
  • release
  • moving on

You're ready to put down the sword and end a conflict that's dragged on too long. Make amends where it matters, or let the grudge go so you can move on lighter.

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Arcana
Minor
Suit
Swords
Rank
Five (5)
Deck
Rider–Waite–Smith

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