Five of Swords
The Five of Swords represents self-centered thoughts that hinder your perception of others and the greater good. It highlights the importance of intent, showing that sometimes tricky behavior is necessary for self-advocacy. When inverted, it prompts you to release lingering resentment, as it only weighs you down and does not serve your best interests.
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General Meaning
Petty and self-involved thoughts keep you from noticing the people around you. You’re thinking only of yourself, and this is distracting you from the greater good. The Five of Swords is kind of sneaky. Rachel Pollack made a really cool point about this card in Seeker. Whose swords are those? Is he stealing them or taking them back? Intent is very important with this card, but even with good intent, it’s tricksy. The main character has such a smirk on his face. You’re almost wishing he would trip and drop them all. Sometimes, though, you have to be tricky in order to stick up for yourself. Intent is everything.
Five of Swords Inverted
Okay, so the guy stole your swords. That was a jerky thing to do, but we’re going to give him the benefit of the doubt and let that stuff go. Release it. Honestly, it’s just weighing you down. The Five of Swords inverted is asking you why you are carrying all of this resentment around. It doesn’t serve you. Put it down.
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