Nine of Swords
The Nine of Swords card signifies feelings of isolation, depression, and overwhelming emotional distress. It reflects the impact of recurring nightmares and sleepless nights on one's life, as inner turmoil manifests in anxious thoughts and a disconnect from the waking world. The imagery of the card illustrates the struggle to find peace and healing, as past traumas continue to haunt the individual even in rest.
Keywords
Key words
ISOLATION • DEPRESSION • OVERWHELMED • NIGHTMARES
Imagery and Emotional Impact
Nine piercing swords are suspended above a sleeping woman's bed by an unknown force. Although a slight discomfort is sensed, unseen drama rages within the dreamer's subconscious. It is impossible to express the visceral severity of recurring nightmares: restorative sleep is never reached, causing trauma and conflict to bleed into one's life while awake. Every attempt to join the world of sleep is met with anxiety, as expressed by the visual metaphors within the Nine of Swords. Bedsheets embody the character, creating a soft cocoon, yet they do not lessen the blow of inner turmoil that transpires in the woman's subconscious.
Connection to Past Pain
The character from the Eight of Swords, after finally escaping physical bondage, returns in this image. Nonetheless, the pain from previous experiences follows the character, unimpeded, into the world of sleep.
Somnia Tarot
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