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Will victory outweight the cost? 5 of Swords - Minor Arcana

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astrojulia · 8 months

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Exploring the Depths of Swords Arcana

~ Insights and Interpretations

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Introduction to Swords Arcana

The sword's essence truly manifests itself within the crucible of combat and dueling. Envisioning "lightweight" scenes would undermine its inherent purpose, for the sword's function thrives in battle and warfare. These blades seek conflict, striving for victory on the battlefield. Crafted with dual blades, the metal embodies a cutting edge and a dualistic universe. These symbols of warriors endeavor to convey their perspective, even enduring pain, where survival often hinges on a kill-or-be-killed mentality.

Disclaimer: The way I learned to read tarot cards does not involve the use of upright and reversed positions. Instead, they rely on their symbology, positive and negative meanings, and the readings depend more on the spread rather than whether the card is upright or reversed. Also, the Court Cards will also have its separate post and I’m using Rider-Waite as reference.

Ace of Spades

Symbolism: The ace, denoting unity and the inception of concepts, is entwined with the Air element (yang). This synergy births the genesis of ideas, showcasing the active force behind their inception and their influence on our mental realm. Such ideas arise from fleeting moments, mirroring the sword's grasp, connecting to the phallic symbol, signifying assertion. It exhibits agility and fluidity through its form, accompanied by nobility represented by the crown.

Positive Aspects: This card signifies the emergence of impactful ideas and noble intentions. It encompasses words, plans, and ethical principles vocalized by individuals. Illuminating thoughts underscore its essence, driven by persistent contemplation. The ace heralds the commencement of fruitful conversations, dialogues, or even disagreements. A quest for righteousness is evident, guided by the urge to express what is perceived as right. Engaging in argumentation and asserting one's will takes center stage, underpinned by the necessity for courteous, direct, and noble communication.

Ace of Spades: In this context, the negative connotation reflects unfulfilled principles and groundless ideas. Such fleeting concepts are akin to a "flash in the pan," lacking in substance. Dishonorable and deceitful words accompany these notions, sowing disorder and distress. Antagonistic ideas fuel endless debates, potentially leading to harmful intentions or superficial propositions. The inability to wield a sword metaphorically signifies a lack of defense or empowerment.

2 of Swords

Symbolism: The number two emerges from the unity of one, representing a dualistic, opposing nature. The delicate equilibrium is disrupted as divergent ideas contend for supremacy. Depicted is a figure bearing the weight of swords, symbolizing the challenge of decision-making. The moon and water elements evoke emotional detachment, urging logical discernment. Blindfolded, impartiality prevails, underscoring the significance of thoughtful positioning.

Positive Aspects: This card embodies truces, agreements, and harmonious resolutions. It underscores the value of diplomacy, facilitating consensus and informed choices. The card encourages steadfastness in decision-making and the careful balance between emotional and rational faculties. Diplomatic interactions with diverse individuals and groups, along with honorable conflicts, are encouraged. Well-crafted competition and stimulating rivalry fuel intellectual growth, fostering teamwork and camaraderie. The card suggests favorable judgments and well-reasoned decisions.

Negative Aspects: On the flip side, hesitation, doubt, and emotional indecision take center stage. The impartiality, when taken to an extreme, fosters unethical behavior and truce-related challenges. Disregarding empathy for differing perspectives hinders harmony, leading to superficial interactions and a lack of understanding. The card cautions against evading responsibility and shying away from comprehensive evaluations.

3 of Spades

Symbolism: The number three signifies the synthesis of unity and duality, birthing new ideas through opposing forces. In this context, the card portrays a novel notion arising from these forces, akin to the formulation of a decisive sentence. Despite potential pain or discomfort, consensus remains crucial. The heart symbolizes the challenge, as emotional attachments might hinder logical resolution.

Positive Aspects: The card signifies relief following a resolute decision-making process. It encourages embracing responsibility, prioritizing collective well-being over personal privilege. Delving deep into the core of issues and resolving them swiftly is urged, emphasizing direct and efficient approaches. The card celebrates the courage to stand by one's values and the willingness to engage in benevolent actions, even if they entail personal sacrifice.

Negative Aspects: Anguish and despair arise from indecision and the burden of responsibility. Ineffectual attempts at problem-solving lead to mental agony. The absence of creativity, failure to achieve consensus, and inability to focus on a singular idea impede progress. The card warns against neglecting diverse perspectives, resulting in missed opportunities for growth and understanding.

4 of Swords

Symbolism: The number four introduces order to the realm of ideas, a challenge for the airy element. To become a productive force, air requires motion and direction. Thus, the card conveys a hushed tranquility, analogous to a serene church setting. It serves as a pause for strategic contemplation, a call to hone one's skills, and an invitation for introspective reconfiguration.

Positive Aspects: This card encourages introspection, thoughtful analysis, and strategic reorganization. Taking a break to rest and restore mental clarity is advised. Meditation and silence facilitate deeper reflection, allowing ideas to crystallize and insights to emerge. Prioritizing observation over discourse fosters efficient idea generation and encourages the development of practices that enhance cognitive clarity.

Negative Aspects: Stagnation, repetitiveness, and a lack of innovation permeate the air. The card warns against fixating on static, unproductive ideas. It discourages excessive sleep or detachment, which hinder effective communication and constructive action. The chasm between intention and execution is evident, underscoring the importance of aligning thoughts with tangible efforts.

5 of Swords

Symbolism: The number five signifies an attempt to transcend limitations, often leading to inexperience and failure. The card depicts a scene of defeat, where an individual encounters more adept adversaries, resulting in loss. The pursuit of reasoning with others reveals the unpreparedness, leading to a fallen argument. The imagery portrays a thwarted endeavor, highlighting the ephemeral nature of such endeavors.

Positive Aspects: Amid defeat, there's resilience and partial preservation. Although the battle is lost, the war remains. The card advises relinquishing harmful ideas, recognizing the potential for future success. Lessons learned from failures guide future actions, urging meticulous evaluation and adjustment. The card emphasizes persistence and growth despite setbacks.

Negative Aspects: Unprepared and futile attempts mar the landscape, leading to loss, frustration, and difficulty. The card cautions against hasty actions and irrational pursuits, promoting negative outcomes. Pessimism and self-sabotaging tendencies hinder progress, reinforcing the importance of measured, strategic endeavors.

6 of Swords

Symbolism: The number six embodies reparation and reconciliation, offering a chance to seek refuge and new perspectives. Depicted is the act of rescuing individuals from shame and guiding them toward safe havens. This card symbolizes the quest for harmony among conflicting ideas, advocating introspection and the mending of one's convictions.

Positive Aspects: The card heralds a period of healing, restoration, and finding solace. It encourages seeking alternative paths and viewpoints, striving for inner and external harmony. Support from others aids the journey toward clarity and resolution. Embracing change and transformation facilitates growth and renewal.

Negative Aspects: A retreat in shame, evading confrontation and hiding from self-awareness, becomes prominent. The card advises against avoidance and self-imposed isolation, which hinder growth and understanding. Dwelling on difficulties and resisting change further impede progress, promoting stagnation and personal loss.

7 of Swords

Symbolism: The number seven embodies persistence and belief, emphasizing the power of steadfastness. In the realm of air, believing is seeing. The card showcases the strength of persistence, rooted in logical reasoning and problem-solving. The imagery portrays selective focus, leaving behind unnecessary issues to address core problems.

Positive Aspects: The card urges vigilance and strategic thinking. It emphasizes using intelligence to one's advantage, remaining diplomatic, and asserting one's perspective with flexibility. The number seven symbolizes unwavering dedication to one's beliefs and employing diverse tactics to communicate and persuade.

Negative Aspects: Persisting in error or faulty beliefs takes center stage. Impulsivity and a lack of diplomacy hinder effective communication. Engaging in tangential arguments and altering points for convenience are discouraged. The card warns against adopting a cynical viewpoint, lacking trust in one's intuition, and attempting to appease others at the expense of authenticity.

8 of Swords

Symbolism: The number eight reflects a doubling of four, highlighting the establishment of order and productivity. However, it struggles to integrate effectively with the airy element. The imagery portrays an individual surrounded by diverse ideas, expressing a willingness to defend personal convictions. This card signifies a challenge to confront and assess one's beliefs.

Positive Aspects: The card emboldens one to face opposing opinions and challenges. It advocates stepping onto the stage of challenge, drawing upon inner courage to evaluate one's beliefs and actions. The number eight emphasizes introspection and self-awareness, encouraging the exploration of diverse viewpoints to refine one's perspective.

Negative Aspects: Fear-induced paralysis prevails, impeding growth and progress. The card warns against succumbing to false truths or succumbing to external pressures. Paralysis by one's own or others' opinions prevents open communication and hinders the authentic expression of thoughts. It calls for breaking free from self-imposed constraints to foster personal growth.

9 of Swords

Symbolism: The number nine symbolizes mature and evolved thought stemming from the unity of one. This card portrays an individual deep in thought, encapsulating a mature mental state where responsibilities and ideas carry weight. Astrological symbols on the quilt suggest celestial guidance, underscoring the connection between life's signs and profound inquiries.

Positive Aspects: Deep contemplation and profound meditation are the hallmarks of this card. It champions methodical problem-solving, offering a path to practical resolutions. Seeking guidance through prayer and introspection facilitates mental clarity and wise decision-making. The number nine signifies embracing responsibility and harnessing wisdom to navigate life's challenges.

Negative Aspects: The card cautions against clinging to outdated or immature perspectives. It signifies mental distress, phobias, and unsettling thoughts that hinder rational thinking. A lack of sleep, mental unrest, and a single-minded fixation on distressing thoughts pervade, hindering sound judgment and emotional well-being.

10 of Swords

Symbolism :The number ten encapsulates the culmination of experiences within the suit, often leading to a decisive outcome. The imagery depicts a figure pierced by swords, signifying a significant end or transition. While defeat may be apparent, a new day dawns, symbolized by the rising sun and a fresh sword, heralding renewal and potential growth.

Positive Aspects: This card signifies triumph and conquest, wherein opposing ideas succumb to one's convictions. Problems are resolved, and obstacles are overcome. The number ten celebrates the strength of will, organization, and focused effort. It signifies the ability to take decisive action and reap the rewards of perseverance.

Negative Aspects: The card symbolizes defeat, ruin, and the cessation of progress. Overcoming difficulties becomes a daunting task as obstacles pile up. The number ten cautions against tyrannical thinking, arrogance, and the risk of ignoring opposing perspectives. It warns against allowing fear and negativity to paralyze progress.

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ali-croft7 · 4 months

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"The five of swords offers a hard lesson: cut your losses and walk away from a problem or you will never be able to move on"

One of the cards I made for @lambdeck 🌟

#cult of the lamb #cotl zine #cotl tarot zine #joan oc #cotl oc #5 of swords #I think this card connects with her more than I thought #it really captures the grief of joan's defeat #myart #alicroft7 art

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drunkenmantis · 2 years

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Backstabbed

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Five of Swords

#guzma #team skull #pokemon #backtabbed #5 of swords #tarot #i couldn't decide on the title #so ibgave it both #my art #art #portfolio

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colinarcartperson · 1 year

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Here is your card of the day the 5 of swords!

#art #art commission #card #tarot #saga cards #saga tarot #illustration #swords #5 of swords #figures #inking

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6-and-7 · 8 months

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TARDIS Tarot - 5 Swords: The Master in The Daemons, The Deadly Assassin, the TV Movie, The Magician's Apprentice/The Witch's Familiar, and Power of the Doctor

#art #doctor who #fan art #my art #the master #delgado!master #the daemons #crispy!master #the deadly assassin #roberts!master #doctor who tv movie #gomez!master #missy #the magician's apprentice #the witch's familiar #the power of the doctor #tarot #tardis tarot #5 of swords

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asscrasher · 3 months

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Resurrection of Magneto #1 was incredible! I’ve mapped out Storm’s journey by correlating the tarot imagery. Interestingly, she is not taking the lightning path despite her motif, instead starting at Malkuth heading to Netzach, followed by Hod and ending in Gavurah.

Magneto as the 5 of Cups in the Broken City (Gavurah)

Storm as the 7 of Cups in the Waiting Room (Netzach)

Tarn as the Hermit (or maybe the Devil but I’m leaning Hermit due to the serpent imagery)

The 7 of Cups featuring the Wheel of Fortune

Ashake, servant of the goddess Ma’at, as Adjustment (Justice), but the black cat and magical attributes are also giving Queen of Wands

Storm as the Tower

The Domains as the Sun in Domain Space (Hod) peeking into Beyonder Space (Yesod)

Storm and Magneto as the Hanged Man

Storm as the 5 of Swords, featuring elements of the 5 of Cups, in the Broken City (Gavurah)

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ladyy--lazarus · 3 months

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This is a reminder for myself from January 21, 2024 🤣🤣🤣🤣 being fucking read

#personal #amber khan #astrology #video #my video #aries rising #DAMN #5 of swords #5 of wands #tarot #Aquarius season #2024 #january

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thepigeontarot · 4 months

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Today, you might be feeling defeated. You might be too focused on losses you've had or negatives in your past. You are not seeing the support you have behind you. Now is not a time to isolate yourself. You need to seek and ask for help. You aren't as alone as you feel.

If this resonates with you, like & follow for more daily tarot 🐈‍⬛️

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astrodetective · 2 months

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So, I decided to do a tarot reading to get some clarity regarding a matter. And, 5 of cups, 10 of cups AND 5 of swords upright jumped out.(Why do my cards like to do that? Besides maybe me being really bad at shuffling.)

But, when I put them down 5 of cups and 10 of cups wanted to be together but 5 of swords wanted to be a little further but tilted as if observing the two cards. And Judgement upright first and then reversed at the back. (Both because when I first saw it, it was upright. But, when I went to pick the deck back up after looking at the cards it wanted to be picked up the other way around)

So, as I literally interpret judgement when it's at the back— it's about good/true/favourable judgement and bad/false/unfavourable judgement.

So, the other party involved in the situation is first looking at me favourably when I am still 5 of cups but, their judgement got warped as my 5 of cups turned 10 of cups? Which led to 5 of swords? Which is a card of hostility and also of a third party benefiting from someone else's conflict/struggle.

So, someone was profiteering from the loss, and viewed me favourably while they benefited from it?

But, now that I am 5 of cups+ 10 of cups i.e. someone who made the best of a situation or overcame a situation, the favourable judgement was revoked???

#tarotblr #tarot deck #tarot reading #tarot cards #tarot #tarot community #5 of cups #10 of cups #5 of swords #judgement tarot

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tarotbycecelia · 2 months

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Card of the Day - 5 of Swords - Sunday, February 25, 2024

In life, it is often not about whether you win or lose, but how you play the game. There will always be those who stop at nothing to come out on top and win at all costs, and then there are the true winners, those who know where their time and effort is best spent. It is important to remember you do not need to attend every fight to which you are invited. Practice this, and over time, you will…

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wellnesswitch · 6 months

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This week's tarot card: 5 of Swords

Keywords: Conflict, disagreements, competition, defeat, winning at all costs

#witchblr #witchcraft #weekly tarot #tarot cards #tarot community #5 of swords #tarot decoratif

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sigh4diamond · 1 year

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#tarot #5 of swords

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tarot-and-stuff · 2 years

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Pick A Card Reading - Hermit Edition

Pick a hermit card to choose your pile

Pile 1/Rider-Waite

This pile starts out with the 9 of Wands reversed. This suggests that you are giving up on a situation that you’ve stuck with for awhile. This is a situation that was likely rather exhausting to you and wasn’t abandoned without effort to stick with it.

The second card that came out was the 6 of Pentacles reversed. Basically the situation that you’ve given up on is one that you were not getting back as much as you were giving. Some of you may have been taken advantage of by others around you, but you seem to be leaving that behind.

The third card that came out was the 5 of Swords. This suggests conflict. This may be caused by you choosing to give up on a situation that others benefited from. This conflict may also be what you are choosing to give up on as well.

Your love oracle card is Calling In Your Soulmate. This seems to suggest that many of you are single at the moment, but your desires for a partner are being heard.

Your next oracle card is Dark Moon. Basically, this card is incredibly similar to the Hermit card. This has to do with spending time in contemplation and meditation to find greater understanding of yourself and others. Basically, I feel like this is what you have been doing and will likely continue to do.

Your final oracle card is Full Moon In Sagittarius - Look At The Bigger Picture. Basically, I feel like this is what you’ve been doing. You’ve realized, or are realizing, that there are situations that are not worth your time and energy.

Pile 2/Supernatural

Your first card is The Wheel Of Fortune. A lot of things seem to be going in your favor recently. You may be feeling lucky and hopeful at this time.

Your second card is the Queen of Pentagrams. This is basically the Queen of Pentacles in this deck. Basically, you have a good balance between your financial and social life. You are at a good place emotionally and practically.

Your third card is the 7 of Cups. You are exploring your options. There may be something else that you want that leads to you exploring possibilities. Whatever choice you make will likely be good since you do have The Wheel Of Fortune, which suggests that luck is on your side. This exploration isn’t out of a need, but a desire to have something else.

Your love oracle card is Past-Life Relationship. This suggests a strong bond/connection between you and whomever you are in a relationship with. This is also applicable to any new partners.

Your next oracle card is Moon Totem - Hare - It Is An Auspicious Time For New Beginnings. Basically I feel like just about anything new that you start will work out well for you.

Your next oracle card is Cardinal Moon - Be Bold And Make The First Move. Basically, you will have to make a choice on the option you desire since it won’t just come to you without any action on your part.

Pile 3/Animal Totem

The first card that you got was the Page of Wands reversed. This suggests that you may be experiencing some communication issues. There may be some frustrations and desire to rush through things. These issues may contribute to some confidence issues.

The second card that you got was The Magician reversed. This hints at someone that isn’t using their skills to their fullest potential, possibly due to not realizing how skilled you are. This can also suggest some issues with your confidence at the moment.

The third card that you got was the Knight of Pentacles. This is someone that is very detail-oriented. You may be taking your time on projects, or at least trying to. This may also simply be advice for you not to rush things, despite a desire to get things done quickly.

Your love oracle card is Keep An Open Mind. This suggests that your next partner, or someone you’re talking to, isn’t your usual type for a partner, but that be good for you.

Your next oracle card is Waning Moon. This is connected to releasing emotions that are not serving you. I feel this is especially referencing whatever self-doubts that you may be dealing with that are leading you to doubt your skills.

Your last oracle card is New Moon In Cancer - You And Your Loved Ones Are Safe. Basically some nice reassurance for whoever needs to hear it.

Pile 4/Mystical Manga

Your first card is the 5 of Cups. This is strongly connected to disappointment. Many of you may be addressing the negative emotions that you have and taking time to process disappointments that you’ve experienced.

Your next card is the Page of Coins. This card can hint at a student, so some of you may be planning to learn something new. This doesn’t have to be a new academic pursuit, but even a new skill or way to cope with your emotions. This may also be someone considering a new financial idea.

Your next card is the 10 of Cups. This is a very happy card with healthy connections. Some of you may be in relationships that are going well.

Your love oracle card is New Love. So, some of you may be about to get into a relationship. Others of you may have more recently started a relationship, which seems to make you happy with that 10 of Cups.

Your next oracle card is Moon In Scorpio. This is a card that suggests that negative emotions are present at this time and are an issue that you’ll need to deal with. This card recommends getting into some kind of activity, like gardening or decorating, to help get any frustrations out.

Your last oracle card is Full Moon In Aries - A Fiery Climax Is Approaching. Something seems to be getting closer to a completion for you, hopefully any negative or dark times.