Five of Swords
This card warns against self-deception and the gradual erosion of moral boundaries. It cautions that no disguise or pretense can eliminate evil, and that exposure to negativity, malicious thoughts, or compromised ethics will inevitably lead to contamination of one's character. The card emphasizes the importance of maintaining clear moral standards and avoiding environments or mindsets that could corrupt one's integrity.
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Warning Against Self-Deception
Do not deceive yourself - no doctor's mask can eliminate evil. This card serves as a stark reminder that superficial measures or false pretenses cannot protect you from moral corruption or shield you from the consequences of ethical compromise.
The Path of Moral Contamination
If you walk among evil, if you nurture malicious thoughts, if you gradually shift your moral boundaries while remaining confident in your righteousness, you will surely find yourself infected. The card warns of the insidious nature of moral decay and how it spreads through proximity to negativity and the gradual erosion of ethical standards.
Visual Description
A central figure walks across a reddish ground holding a long sword horizontally, with another sword lying on the ground in the foreground. Two other figures in the middle distance appear to retreat or turn away, each near upright swords planted in the earth. A low, stepped structure or chest sits to the left and a sinuous vine with dark flowers arches across a green-blue sky. The palette is vivid with strong shadows stretching behind the characters and a sense of emptiness in the landscape.
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