Nine of Swords
The Nine of Swords represents a state of anxiety, fears, and sorrows, which may also indicate the presence of enemies in one's life. Sometimes we become our own worst enemies through the habit of avoiding problems. The card reminds us that conscious, firmly made decisions are the key to liberation. Like in the tale of Maria and Finist the Bright Falcon, where jealous sisters placed knives in the window frame to wound the visiting prince, forcing the heroine to flee and seek her happiness far away.
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Core Meaning
A state of anxiety, fears, and sorrows that may also indicate the presence of enemies in a person's life. However, sometimes we become our own enemies due to the habit of 'hiding' from problems. The card's reminder is that conscious, firmly made decisions are the key to liberation.
Symbolic Reference
This is reflected in the tale of Maria and Finist the Bright Falcon, where jealous sisters stuck knives into the window frame to wound the visiting prince, thereby forcing the heroine to flee and search for her happiness beyond the thrice-nine lands.
Visual Description
A young woman stands seen from behind at a window, wearing a white dress trimmed with red embroidery and a red sash. Her long hair is braided and falls down her back. A falcon perches on her gloved hand with wings partially spread while rays of light and pale sword-like shapes appear outside the window. A wooden window frame and patterned red curtains border the scene.
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