Five of Swords
The 5 of Swords symbolizes discord and conflict of interests, often presenting a moral dilemma about the rightness of the battle one is fighting. It encapsulates the atmosphere of strife, where clear alternatives might highlight self-interest and the perception of being opposed by the world.
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Description of the Image
The night fades. The rising Sun pierces the sky with blood-tinted rays of dawn, and the atmosphere breaks with the clashing sound of a battle horn! A dark angel draws his blade to join the combat. Accompanied by black swans, they are mired in battles of selfishness and power, no longer gleaming with the pristine whiteness of most of their kin. Their feathers shine with the ebon sheen of black pearls, a beauty marked by darkness. They issue raspy challenges to the heavens, savoring the impending clash.
Like an arrow, he pierces the air, sincere in his intent. He has sacrificed his integrity to achieve his own goals and is focused on survival. But in any conflict, there are winners and losers – one cannot exist without the other. Who is this dark angel? A triumphing victor or a defeated one fleeing and exiled from his heavenly home? The crossed swords on his back, reminiscent of the Two of Swords, signify denial of the possibility of defeat or the right or wrong choice of the battle he wants to engage in. Does the end justify the means left in his wake as he wields his blade?
Meaning
The 5 of Swords is a sign of discord and conflict of interests. Structured alternatives ease the process of gaining benefits and focusing on one's interests, making it feel like the world has united against you. Perhaps a broader perspective of the world can overshadow this feeling.
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