Swords • 5
Five of Swords
Won the argument, lost the friend. Gathered others' swords, but hands shake with self-disgust. Victory when everyone lost, including you. The victor's smirk more bitter than the loser's tears.
Awareness of triumph's price comes too late. Swords dropped—too heavy to carry this shame. Forgiveness possible, but requires admitting: was wrong, went too far, destroyed more than it was worth.
Victory that makes you sick. Swords collected, enemies defeated—so what?
How to Read This Card
Tarot cards are mirrors of your inner world. The meanings above are traditional interpretations, but remember:
- •Context matters — the same card can mean different things in different situations
- •Trust your intuition — if a card speaks to you differently, listen
- •Reversed doesn't mean bad — it often shows internal processes or blocked energy
- •Cards show possibilities, not fate — you always have the power to choose
Ask yourself the right question.