Five of Swords

Contradiction, conflict, lose - lose, anxiety.

The victor has seized several swords from the vanquished. As he watches the defeated figure depart, a smile curls at the corner of his mouth. It can be said that the more dejected the loser appears, the happier the winner becomes. From the image, it’s evident that a violent struggle has just ended, and the victor, still reveling in triumph, hasn’t come to his senses. This victory brings him no real benefits; it only harms others without benefiting himself. It will only fuel his ambition and make him more selfish. The Five of Swords represents a meaningless victory achieved by someone, warning that some people will stop at nothing to harm others just to win. Additionally, this card also symbolizes hostility, disputes, humiliation, and the like.

Conflict, dispute, argument, battle, resistance, contradiction, divergence, competition, rivalry, match, contest, competitor, victory, obstruction, setback, winning at all costs, hostility.

Love & Marriage: Hope you retract certain words, winner of the quarrel, harming others as much as oneself, maintaining distance, need to apologize, quarrel, disadvantageous, negative and retreating in love.

Career & Studies: Need to keep fighting; success comes through competition. Risk of being dismissed or removed from position. Possible failure, difficulties, competition, pressure, challenges.

Interpersonal Relationships & Wealth: Others lose faith in you. Check for those with hostility around you. In a downward spiral. Possible financial disputes or money - related conflicts.

Others: Stay just and rational; avoid unnecessary competition.

Reconciliation, account - settling, making up, mediation, compensation, past grievances, passive defense, evading competition, conflict resolution, defeat, succumbing to opponents, numerous difficulties, giving up the fight, compromising on ideals, stagnation, passive retreat.

Love & Marriage: Failure in love, succumbing to emotional pressure, relationship dilemmas, giving up the fight for love, compromising in love, stagnant love, negative and retreating in love.

Career & Studies: Evading workplace competition, resolving career conflicts, career failure, succumbing to career pressure, professional dilemmas, giving up the fight for one’s career, negative and retreating in career.

Interpersonal Relationships & Wealth: Stop fruitless disputes. Someone among your acquaintances will meet with misfortune. Quarrels with relatives, reconciliation, resolving misunderstandings, avoiding conflicts. Severe financial difficulties.

Others: Don’t cling to past stances; seek reconciliation and joint solutions.