Nine of Swords
The Nine of Swords signals grief, betrayal, and hardships rooted in past actions, whether they were done to you or by you. It often appears when you are replaying painful memories or finding it difficult to get out of bed, indicating the aftereffects of trauma. This trauma can limit your life, affecting friendships and finances, and addressing guilt through confession and apology can begin the process of self-forgiveness. Seek comfort from friends, survivor groups, faith leaders, or therapists rather than isolating, and recognize that when the card refers to another person they may be anxious or experiencing mental illness. Above all, take your feelings seriously, even when it is hard to be present with them.
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Meaning
Is the afterlife of trauma rearing its ugly head? How is your mental health?
Description
The Nine of Swords is a card of grief, betrayal, and hardships caused by past actions, whether they were done to us or by us. You may be replaying a memory in your head or find yourself unable to get out of bed in the morning.
Trauma and Support
The trauma the Nine of Swords refers to could be limiting your life. You may have trouble making or connecting with friends at this time, or you might be experiencing financial stress or poverty trauma. If you are suffering under the weight of something you did, consider confessing it to the person you harmed and apologizing. This way, the process of self-forgiveness may begin. If you have been hurt, try not to isolate. Seek comfort in a friend, a survivor support group, a faith leader, or a therapist.
Interpersonal Context
When the Nine of Swords in your reading refers to another person, they may be anxious or experiencing mental illness. Or perhaps someone you wronged has resurfaced in your life. If this card refers to you, take your feelings seriously, no matter how difficult it is to be present with them.
Visual Description
A figure with bright pink skin and turquoise hair sits up in bed, clutching their head and wearing a lilac nightcap with a white pompom. Behind them nine pale, horizontal sword-like rods are arranged across the wall like blinds, and a small black wraith with sharp white eyes and teeth hovers above. The quilt over the bed is patterned with flowers and zodiac glyphs in soft pastels, and a dark pillow supports the sleeper. The whole scene is framed in mint green and lavender with the title "NINE of SWORDS" at the foot of the image.
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