Try to assess yourself and take the proper measures and actions. Here stands the triumphantBully, the Intimidator, The Abuser, The Criminal. So, what of the two retreating Figures in the Card? He may be the Bully boss or work colleague who makes your life a misery and destroys your soul and peace of mind. The law may have been involved if he was aggressive, anti-social or threatening in his behaviour. So, viewing it that way, the previous card was the Four of Swords and our firstapproach should be to assume the natural progression of the story, which was the attempt to heal and recover after a period of hostility, conflict andextreme stress. On the other hand, he may just have been turned loose, unfixed, un-mended. 9 of Pents reversed. Try to assess yourself and take the proper measures and actions. It would be best to cut your losses now and walk away, back out or surrender as the defeat experiencedmay very well be personallydestructive. Someones blind devotion to the company may be causing distress for others as they fail to see any faults or refuse to listen to staff problems. You might have made contributions to the conflict in your workspace. There is therefore a sense in which the card signifies death, but it carries this meaning only in its proximity to other cards of fatality. No one wants to feel negativity. Youve been pushing and pushing, but whoever is on the other end is not listening. The Five of Swords Tarot card can refer to hostility and tensions. So, with the above scenario we may have battle weary warring couples prepared to bury the hatchet and learn to communicate their problems and issues in a calm and controlled manner. Maybe he was not there to recover and rest his stressed mind and jangled nerves. Christianity Today But the physical appearance fees won't be possible. This may also be a time for grieving for something thats not there. Two have been slung over his shoulder while the other is held in his right hand. Nathan C. Popkins Northwestern University. Thereis bound tobe psychological abuse and the possibility of physical force. Behind him stand two men that seem to tell us of defeat and loss. Whoa, So, we have many levels of interpretation emerging from this card and it very much depends on theQuerant involved, who they identify with and what their situation is. This person rules their partner through fear, intimidation, threat and punishment. Losing people can take a toll on you in the long run. What is more important to you? Kneejerk reactions and explosive outbursts will only set you back. Permitting these kinds of actions on your watch can slowly damage you. Praying for them is a huge help as well. The King of Swords is someone who has experience in arguments and debates. The Five of Swords can have a specific physical appearance. In the opening scene of the Five of Swords we are presented with what appears to be the closing stage or end of a battle. The Five of Swords, as an outcome, presents negativity. What was once a stressful and hostile work environment may be in the process of getting better. If this is so, then the Figure leaving the building with his Sword re-instated, may have a totally different mindset or agendafrom the earlier interpretation. Keywords for the Five of Swords He now uses his re-sharpened Swordto cut out and hack off anything that is negative in his life in an attempt to change. The Five of Swords can representa group or teamwho cannot work together or have personality clashes. When this card appears in a Tarot reading, you are in your power, ruling from a place of authority and respect. In fact you stand to lose more than you could ever possibly gain by continuing on this course of action. Expect some conflict and loss, but remember this brings about change which may be for the better. The fact that the main Figureis in charge of all the Swords at this moment in time suggests that he has full say in what happens from here on in. They havehanded over their Swords and informed themain Figure that he is now on his own for they no longerwant to be a part of it. You need to do more and improve yourself for the future. This is certainly a dangerous adversary and one would be advised to distance themself from the situation as their personal safety may be at risk. Meaning: A young person or one with a youthful cast of mind, gentle and loving, artistic and insightful. Tread carefully with this card in Readings as its implications can go from one extreme to another, from being benign to malignant, from being positive to negative. This person sees you as someone who is confident. This is because some people arent fond of the attitude you give them. As you try to pick up the pieces and set the conflict behind you, you find its more difficult than you thought; others have lost faith in you and are keeping their distance. The clearing skies and opening mindsof the combattantsallow communication, compromise and solutions to become a real possibility. Reversed: Imprudence, incapacity, extravagance. Pents are the black hair and brown eyed suit. He or she can play mind games with their work colleagues and be the instigator of discordor encourage negative attitudes about other staffmembers or the boss. When either of these cards appears in a reading with the Five of Swords, you are in for a greater isolation from responsibility, but the inevitable consequences of your selfish ways are adding up even faster. (LogOut/ It may not be long before you decide that you should give up. Tarot Power Cards. Number 1 in Numerology. These experiences have also gifted you strength and empathy. True love does not push you further down where you already are. Do you offer flexible working? Skin complexion on the darker end of the spectrum, from olive to black. Paranoia and suspicion may find you triggering rows and causing discord wherever you go. Sometimes, you need to give the trophy to other people. The other is at a loss for words and buries his face to his palms. Mutual progress, or winning? Impulsive actions will not lead to victory. Maybe this is a time for you to focus on yourself and your goals. The Sun In any way, its best not to take part in any deception or bullying in the workplace. After spending countless times waiting, youll receive good news. You may feel that someone is trying their best to sabotage your advancement. Hair may gray in early years leaving a salt and pepper appearance. You can now hold you head high and own your ownPower. The meanings of the The Five of Swords and The Five of Wands cards The Five of Swords means. You can be in situations you never thought youd be in. Someone sees you as the kind of person who is hard to deal with. If you want to prove your skills, don't join a fight club! Once you give your power away (theSwords)to someone like this, then it will take a lot of effort on your part to get it back. But you dont decide to have an open mind in understanding your partner. You or someone you know may be the bully and are discovered, forcing dismissal and humiliating circumstances. He picks up the swords as he looks slyly towards the other. This battlemay have been a personal challenge for you andone that others believed you could not succeed in. You may find out that someones been hiding something from you. Known for being quick-witted and sharp, he can hold a position of considerable responsibility (although not necessarily). At times, this card in reverse can mean walking away. Could the Church possibly have represented a psychiatric ward where the Figurewas treated for mental imbalances, neurosis or even something more serious like psychoses, hallucinations, paranoia or personality disorders? All the Swords he holds may have originally being his andis only taking back,whatby rights, heis entitled to orhas, as a result of his situation, flipped from Passive to Aggressive. Try to avoid worsening the situation. They may have fought and, in this case, in arguments. Five of swords in reverse signifies a resolution, an end of a situation that has been bothering you. So first of all, this person will have an analytical approach when they see you. He stands powerful and superior, exhilarated by the Outcome. Surrounding cards should support this. 9 of Pentacles would indicate how someone was doing after having made material or physical changes in their lives. The Five of Swords is connected to the element of air. Two of Swords and the Five of Cups. They have had thepower for too long. If the conflict remains unresolved and unaddressed, it may be impacting your ability to create a harmonious relationship. They alsohad exerted power over him too, but now he isin the driving seat and in control. This person could be emotionally vulnerable and needs affection. This card can suggest your fighting spirit and refusal to just roll over and let others walk all over you. Things may not be as they appear to be. If youre in separation, expect that reconciliation will take place. However,being the Swords Suit we may assume that theywill experience the Five in a severe or extreme manner. Misplaced ambition such as the one depicted by this card can leave you as a dejected loser or acallous winner in both cases, the connotation is rather negative. In both respects, they can be merciless. Let us stop here and rewind a bit. This may be in relation to finally have a baby. This gives the passengers in the Six of Swords, mourning and hopeful aspects of your psyche, some much needed time to reflect. If someone irritates the life out of you, youll choose to stay silent. In the cold light of day, there is no escaping the damage that has been done. This may be a sign that you shouldn't get too comfortable in joining conflicts. that you worry about things. Or can't find what youre looking for? The Victor may have won the battle or some ground but it may not have been taken fairly. On the other hand, this card in reverse sometimes means an escalation of these things. They want it all and to lose nothing. The Five of Swords, in reverse, wants you to step back. This card points to finding harmony soon and recovering what was lost during the conflict. Summary meaning of the Five of Swords: A near term victory at the cost of a larger defeat. Two Swords lie scatteredon the ground as if they have been thrown down in either disgust or surrender. When the Five of Swords Reverses arguments, hostilities and conflictbegin to slowly resolve or brutally intensify. Linking the associated violence ofThe Five of Swords to theReversed aspect highlights the aftermath of battle. They can acknowledge their clash of personalities, different mindsets and attitudes that were worlds apart and accept them for what they are. You depend on people when you need someone to listen to your problems. This means maybe you are acting quite too defensive that it results as the fuel to the fire. The 5 of Swords usually speaks to a conflict of some sort and not in a good way. Dont keep your ears closed to prevent receiving sufficient knowledge. You dont need to spend your precious time waiting. However, remorse may be feigned as problems are buried deep in the subconscious,causing mental imbalance. If this is the case, by all means stand up for yourself. So be sure that youre both prepared to fight toxic traits and patterns. One of the losing men has his head down and looks pretty disappointed and can even be crying. In this card those who appear defeated are to be applauded for their efforts and their ultimate decision to walk away at this point in time for they are not battling on a level playing field. So speak your thoughts before its too late. It teaches you dignity in defeat and grace in victory. This is because theyre currently working to improve more. Youre seen as someone who is always fragile or vulnerable. There is no deep despair in a healthy relationship. Contact us. For the sake of fulfillment, youll do anything just to prove youre right. Hegets away with it constantly because those around him are too scared to stand up to him. As a result we must first look at the possibility that the Five of Swords is representing the sameFigure, now in full charge of his mind and taking back his powerfrom those he had given it away to (the collectedSwords). A parting of the way for couples may indeedbe on the cards,but the break needs to be clean and the Sword,now used to sever all connecting cords in a manner which takes everyonesfeelings and needs into concern. Win or lose, the outcome of a conflict can teach you a lot about yourself. Therefore,any battles they are fighting, challenges to be overcome or blood to be letmay be entirely within themselves if their mind is dysfunctional or tied up in knots. It will be an extremely dominant/submissive arrangement. The meanings of the The Five of Swords and The Seven of Swords cards The Five of Swords means. In the background we see a large body of water or the ocean and beyond in the distance, a mountain range can be seen. It is usually a sign thatyou need totread carefully with what you say as you may shoot yourself in the foot in the process regardless of how strong a position you see yourself in. For example, there may still be an ex in your life making things difficult and who may prevent you from moving on to new relationships. Instead of telling it to the person who should apologize, you keep it to yourself. If a girl, somewhat tomboyish, if a boY, then somewhat feminine. It is a no-win situation whichever way you look atit and those who make a stand or protest, eventually wear themselves out and walk away just like the retreating Figures we see in the Card. It beckons us to go through the door. If supporting cards agree, then the Five of Swords Reversedcan suggest a laying down of Swords(weapons) as the battlecomes to a halt or at the very least, aceasefireis called. However, its clever to choose your actions. 2 Physical Characteristics. If it comes down to comparing this self-declared victor and the figures who walk away defeated, there really is no comparison as we are not comparing like with like at all. 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