Nine of Swords
The Nine of Swords represents grief, sorrow, and the lingering effects of past emotional or physical wounds that continue to haunt the querent. It highlights depression, exhaustion, and the way unresolved hurts inhibit present potential, while also indicating that a period of sadness and inaction is passing. Reversed, the card points to the end of conflicts, the lifting of a dark mood, and steps toward healing and reengagement with life. Magickally, it can be used upright to bind or inspire remorse and reversed to help break negative patterns and catalyze healing and forward movement.
Keywords
Description
Grief and sorrow; the aftermath of a fight; persistent sadness; lasting emotional pain; living with physical pain; mourning; an argument is shelved; the healing process; painful experiences in the past continue to haunt the querent; a broken heart that resists attempts to mend; being stuck in a cycle of perpetual suffering; depression; weakness and exhaustion; severe disappointment; carrying around old emotional wounds inhibits one's present potential; a time of sadness and inaction is passing; the time has come to find the emotional healing necessary to allow one to move forward and enjoy life.
Reversed
An argument or other conflict needs to be brought to an end; a time of conflict or sadness passes; taking steps to reengage with life; picking up an old fight; past hurts and unprocessed memories continue to debilitate a person in the present moment; moving away from depression or mourning is integral to health and well-being; a dark mood begins to lift.
Magickal Uses
Useful in magick intended to bind or restrict, or to inspire remorse. Reversed, use to help break free of negative patterns and jump-start the process of healing and moving forward. Contemplate your struggle as you gaze at the card upright, imagine all the fun you're missing, and then envision yourself enjoying life to the fullest as you flip the card to the reversed position.
Visual Description
A hooded figure sits on snow with hands covering their face, dressed in a dark cloak. Nine swords lie arranged in front of them on the ground, surrounded by small black candles with flames. A large wolf reclines beside the figure and jagged mountains rise under a bright sun in the pale sky.
Modern Spellcasters tarot
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