Five of Swords

Swords, V

Keywords

• hollow victory
• conflict
• ego
• winning at a cost

Upright meaning

Hollow victory, conflict, ego, winning at a cost.

Reversed meaning

Reconciliation, amends, walking away from a fight not worth it.

A reversed card isn't simply a bad sign: usually its energy is blocked, turned inward, delayed or excessive.

Image and symbolism

He collects the swords; the others leave defeated.

Element and place in the deck

Swords belong to air. They speak of thoughts, truth, decisions, communication and conflict. Swords show what is happening in the mind and are often the sharpest suit.

The Five brings disruption and friction: stability breaks so that movement and a lesson can appear.

Other cards in this group: Ace of Swords, Two of Swords, Three of Swords, Four of Swords, Six of Swords, Seven of Swords, Eight of Swords, Nine of Swords, Ten of Swords, Page of Swords, Knight of Swords, Queen of Swords, King of Swords.