
Five of Swords
Element: Air (🜁)
Planet: Venus (♀)
Zodiac Sign: Aquarius (♒)
Upright
Keywords: Conflict; pointless disputes; bullying; hostility; aggression; loss-loss situation; ambition; power struggle
Events: Getting caught in conflicts; disagreements with others; unnecessary disputes; intentionally harming others during a fight; mutual destruction; being in danger; bullying; violent confrontation; illegal competition
Personality: Competitive; controlling; selfish; arrogant
Mental State: Hostile; overly proud; tense
Advice: Learn to empathize with others and let go of ego; even if it seems like you have won, you may have lost something more valuable; stay away from meaningless disputes
Card Imagery: A man carries two swords on his shoulder and holds a third in his hand, looking back at two defeated figures with a smug expression. The losers turn away in grief, one covering his face in despair.
Symbolism:
- Dark Clouds – Represent a tense and oppressive environment
- Swords – Represent others’ thoughts and interests
- Hand Holding a Crown – A reference to the Lenormand Crown card, symbolizing victory but at a cost, often involving struggles and unethical actions
- Calm Sea – The deceptive calm before the storm
Reversed
Keywords: Defeat; regret; compromise
Events: Losing a battle; increased suffering from failure; breaking free from pointless disputes; intense struggles; tensions starting to resolve; choosing compromise
Personality: Arrogant; insecure
Mental State: Ashamed; regretful
Advice: Leave before causing more damage; if caught in a conflict, seek reconciliation or a better resolution; think rationally and don’t let emotions cloud judgment
Card Imagery: The cunning man has his weapons taken away, becoming a loser himself. In the distance, a house burns, representing the consequences of conflict—loss without gain.
Symbolism:
- Burning House – The price of unnecessary disputes, symbolizing destruction and regret