Card 58 • swords

Nine of Swords

Brief Description

The Nine of Swords symbolizes despair, sorrow, and the darkest hours before dawn. It highlights the experience of feeling utterly alone and engulfed by despair. However, it also offers a glimmer of hope, suggesting that relief and a new beginning are possible if one is willing to look beyond current circumstances. Depending on its position in a tarot spread, it can indicate moving from darkness to light, the need for a reality check in the present, or a warning to be mindful of future actions to avoid regret.

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"Woe is me!" The darkest night is just before dawn.

Who among us has never experienced such nights? Engulfed in melancholy and sadness, it's unclear what has happened, but she is evidently in distress, feeling hopeless. However, a glimpse through the window at the break of dawn could show her that all is not lost. She is not as alone as she feels.

Reflect: Life’s unbearable moments

We have all felt at times that life is unbearable. With a broken heart and a shattered spirit, it seems like this is how it will always be. The appearance of the Nine of Swords in a position representing the past suggests you are finally moving from darkness into light. If it's in the present, assess whether things are as bad as they seem or if you're caught in a spiral of self-blame and despair that leads nowhere. Either way, it's crucial to look around and realize that there is light at the end of the tunnel, invisible as long as panic occupies your thoughts.

A future warning

When the Nine of Swords appears in a position indicating the future, it serves as a caution: be mindful to avoid future regrets.

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