Five of Swords寶劍五

Minor Arcana · Swords

The suit of Swords belongs to air: thought, communication and judgement, and the conflicts and pressures to be faced.

Upright meaning

ConflictNeeding to winA hollow victory

Even if you win an argument, you may lose more. Ask whether this dispute is really worth it.

Something to do today

• In an argument, ask yourself: "What do I really want?"

Reversed meaning

ReconciliationDropping the fightMending ties

A good day to let go of winning and losing, and to mend a relationship that an argument has hurt.

Something to do today

• Make a kind gesture toward someone you have had friction with.

About the card face

The card face is from the original 1909 Rider–Waite–Smith deck, drawn by Pamela Colman Smith and now in the public domain.