Nine of Swords
The Nine of Swords signifies anxiety, worry, and limiting beliefs that can cause sleepless nights and depressive feelings, often rooted in the asker's inner saboteur or shadow. It encourages examining the origins of these beliefs, reaching out for support, and recognizing that the situation is not as dire as it seems. Reversed, the card still points to anxiety and being stuck in spirals of limiting beliefs, inviting reflection, journaling, and possibly professional help to break patterns of unworthiness. It can also indicate progress, acknowledging hard work to break subconscious cycles and celebrating how far the asker has come.
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Upright Meaning
The Nine of Swords represents anxiety, worry and limiting beliefs. The asker may be experiencing sleepless nights over a situation, or could be in a period of depression. This card signals that these feelings stem from the asker's inner saboteur or shadow. We all have limiting beliefs we've adopted from past experiences or traumas. The Nine of Swords reveals we have the power to make a change in our mindset. The asker is encouraged to reach out for support and examine the root cause of their feelings. The situation is not as bad as it appears and things will soon improve.
Reversed Meaning
The Nine of Swords reversed, similar to the upright card, indicates anxiety or fear has been keeping the asker up at night. They are caught in a spiral caused by their limiting beliefs. They may feel stuck and unsure of how to break the pattern. This card invites us to look and question our underlying beliefs and where they originated. The asker can reflect on feelings of unworthiness and journal on factors in their life that point to how wonderful and worthy they are. Consider getting support from a coach or therapist if needed.
Progress
This card can also reveal the asker has been working hard to break these subconscious cycles and is making progress! It is time to congratulate themselves on how far they have come!
Visual Description
Against a pale pink field nine slender, ornate swords are arranged vertically with their points directed downward, five forming a gentle arc and four positioned at the edges. Three swords cross horizontally through the middle, creating a lattice-like intersection, and each hilt is topped with small circular emblems and radiating line motifs. A small vertical row of dots ending in a single teardrop descends beneath the central blade. The card is bordered by a thin rounded frame and labeled with the word 'NINE' at the top and 'OF SWORDS' at the bottom in simple uppercase lettering.
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