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Five of Swords Tarot card
Tarot card meaning

Five of Swords

Degradation, destruction, revocation, infamy, dishonour, loss, with the variants and analogues of these.

Minor Arcanaswords

Upright

Degradation, destruction, revocation, infamy, dishonour, loss, with the variants and analogues of these.

Reversed

The same; burial and obsequies.

Reflection

Light
Acting in your own best interest Choosing to stand up for yourself Not backing down from disagreement and discord Taking a stand Refusing to go along with an unethical plan Knowing when to bend the rules

Shadow
Taking advantage of others Intimidating others Acting in an unethical manner Picking fights Using words to goad others into violence and irrationality Ignoring rules you've agreed to abide by Looking out for yourself while allowing harm to come to others Gloating over victory

Symbolism

A disdainful man looks after two retreating and dejected figures. Their swords lie upon the ground. He carries two others on his left shoulder, and a third sword is in his right hand, point to earth. He is the master in possession of the field.

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