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The Two of Cups

 
 
 

The Two Of Cups Tarot Card Meaning

The Two of Cups in the Tarot is one of the favorite ‘feel good’ cards that exist in the whole deck.

This card is similar to the Lovers card, but just to a smaller or less intense degree. This card is one of friendship, or of blossoming romance. If you have received this card then the energy of love, as a nurturing, spiritual, creative energy is blessing your circumstances. This is a card of fulfillment that is equal to that of the person or situation that you are encountering. More often than not, this is a card that specifically references another person.

A loving embrace, two souls intertwined like ivy - this scared union is the cornerstone of a natural affinity to another human being. Love blossoms, and souls stir with feelings of affection and mutual understanding. Are you nurturing this relationship, could you be doing more? This card revels in meaningful connection - often it’s romantic - but it isn’t always. Feel with your soul the one who makes your heart flutter, who illuminates the best parts of you like a double rainbow lining the sky. Now is the time to extend your hand and open your creative mind, creating and communicating will bring you wonderful things and greater levels of prosperity. 

If you are wondering whether or not the new person that you have just met is going to be ‘the one,’ this card is saying that there is a genuine possibility of a beautiful friendship that could blossom into a romance. With this card, it is saying that you are on the same page with this person in multiple ways. You feel an almost kindred connection to them naturally.

The image on the Two of Cups shows two young people who are making a vow of affection to one another. They each hold a cup that is full of all of the good things in life. What more could a person ask for? This kind of friendship is one that most of us hope to find at one point or another. Some of us confuse the desire for sex with the desire for this kind of relationship, but it is not the same at all. It is somewhat easier in a sense to connect with someone sexually then it is to have this kind of ultimate connection with another person. In fact, many of us are afraid of this very connection.

However, here you are being welcomed to entertain the concept of having a soul mate in your life. This is a relationship to be honored, and it is one that develops over time. The serpent in the card represents the balance between good and evil and above them is a lion which indicates that carnal desires have begun to take wind. Again, this isn’t as obvious as the Lover’s Card, whose Union is unquestionable. This is the card that feels like the beginning of all new relationships. It is giddy, intense and exciting, even nerve-wracking. Together with this person you will achieve a great many things. The feeling of being simultaneously special to someone else is mind blowing. This is a very exciting time for you. Like a sun rise, love is awe inspiring, nurturing and beautiful.

Individually you are a very charismatic, compassionate person; you even understand the importance and healing power that is love especially in relation to other people. Another dimension to this card is its connection to the spiritual universe. When one experiences love, it raises our vibrations up. We get a spring in our step and we become so grateful for every little thing. Connect with Higher Source Energy in love and you will go far.

Some of us do not have an easy time allowing the entrance of someone else into our experience, especially if the relationship has the potential to be something great, worthwhile and fulfilling for a life time. However, choosing to love is an active experience. By recognizing the choices that you have, you are showing the universe what you can handle. Give yourself a chance to be vulnerable with someone, to open up the channels of communication and feel free to explore realms of happiness that you never thought possible.

This card is symbolic of a great number of possibilities; Love, proposals, engagement, marriage, and partnerships. One on one friendship, recognition of interesting and talented aspects of the self. Relationships develop, person to person.

The Two of Cups in Love

The Two of Cups is, in essence, a very loving card. It bares tidings of a lucky romantic future very clearly. This love could range from romantic love to a friend's love, to family love. But in this category, if you have done a reading on love or relationships, you will be happy to know that this bodes very well for you. If this card has arrived it means that if you haven’t met someone that you share this kindred energy with yet, you will very soon. And you will know it when you meet them because suddenly you will connect intimately on an intellectual level, then spiritually and of course physically. But remember, this is not the kind of relationship that moves fast. This relationship is a slow-moving, one that gets better with age like a fine wine. Do not push the envelope, take it slow, and give this experience time to blossom. You deserve to have a lovely experience, so have some fun with it. Be kind, be gentle, and be open and receiving as well as ready for this to potentially become something great.

The Two of Cups in Health

When you have received the Two of Cups in reading about your health, you should take note that many positive things are going to happen for you. This card brings into focus full balance of medical issues. This means that if you have been struggling with a disease or injury for a long time, that healing is on its way. Generally, this card has good messages of celebration in all aspects of life. With health, you will find the connection with someone else is so nice and interesting that you will forget the fear of not healing, which will ironically be enough allowed room for healing. Distractions sometimes are the very best medicine.

The Two of Cups in Work and Wealth

When you have received the Two of Cups in your business or work reading, you can expect for new doors of opportunities to open up for you in the form of new business associates or contacts. Though this card can be romantic, the main focus is on the actual friendship or partnership that evolves. You can expect to meet someone soon who will help you with your business venture, who thinks and processes as well as wants the same things out of work that you do.

Two of Cups Yes Or No

Yes or no? In general, the Two of Cups is celebratory - your answer is very likely a yes. In matters of couples and questions relating to another person this answer is concrete and resounding: yes, 100%, yes. The only time this card loses it’s assertion is in matters of the individual. The Two of Cups loves human connection, relationships which run through shared experiences like two magpies flying together. This is why it sometimes begins to lean towards no when your question orbits more individual pursuits.

Two of Cups Past

Experience is our potter and we are the clay, love shapes us more than anything else - and romantic relationships and loyal friendships can have a lasting impact on our lives. Who are the most important people from your past? The ones who helped you grow through their love and appreciation for you. Mistakes are valuable, like streetlights on a dark night, they show us the way - but repeating mistakes render their value nil. Sometimes looking to the past and the lessons we’ve learned is a good way of refreshing our senses so we can act with more purpose and determination in the present. Even for those no longer in your life, we can still recall essential moments like a student retracing an old textbook. 

Two of Cups Present 

The rose opens in the sunlight, its fragrant smell is heightened by the warmth of a spring day, its beauty coming into full bloom as its petals open to the sky. It may look solitary, but the flower’s development is really a process of collaboration, the sun giving it the energy to grow and become more. You too may encounter such a beneficial relationship, one that bathes you in light and accomplishment - sometimes what seems like a small, insignificant meeting becomes a pivotal moment in your life. The Two of Cups appears because it sees potential for an incredible partnership with another, romantic or otherwise. Forging such a deep connection takes work, but like a welder working hard to produce a gold ring, the effort will ultimately be worth it.

Two of Cups Future and Outcome

Happiness is golden and beautiful, it is a thread through your life, giving the good times meaning - so often, this comes most directly from our relationships with others, and you have one to come! See the love of the couple on this card, the chemistry of their loving embrace as hot and meaningful as the flames of a fire; soon, this will be yours too. If you are already loved up, this card sees a continued and sustained relationships - for those who are single, your soul mate may just be fluttering around the corner. Whatever your situation, this is a beautiful card to see in your future position - it may even signal wedding bells for you or someone dear to you.

Two of Cups Love Reconciliation

Is there anything more lovely than rowing your boat gently on a warm summer’s day? No rush, no hurry - just a relaxing journey down the stream of life. For the attached, this card represents just that; the easy and meandering joy of a life spent in love together. Like the ocean rolling out, your love will only deepen with time and your respect for one another will grow like a great tree. Emotional openness is key here, it is being transparent and truthful that will allow love to blossom further and further. Not in love or attached? No matter, The Two of Cups smiles upon you just the same - whether it’s a coming romance or life-lasting friendship, there are good connections to come. This card becomes it’s most beautiful in areas of love, so feel a deep gratitude for its appearance. 

Two of Cups As Feelings

Here, this card chuckles affectionately - you ask how another feels, but they feel just the same as you do. In feelings, this card is like a mirror - it reflects back the emotions of the enquirer. It also brings a soaring sense of calm and peace, any recent transgressions or arguments will be salved by time and love. The relationship will grow once again like daffodils in spring. When love is lost, The Two of Cups often speaks of lingering feelings - an old partner has not moved on, they still dwell in the memories of your good times. Feel the same? Now is the time to extend an olive branch and reconcile in glorious romance and love. 

Two of Cups As Friendship

 Thick as thieves, kindred spirits, two peas in a pod - all the things they say about the greatest of friends apply to your relationships at present. Balance, like justice’s great scales, are wholly even. You are in the midst of a lush, healthy friendship with many connections and many more to come. Keep open your trusting senses and continue to dispense sage advice, it is the reciprocal nature of these friendships which allows them to grow and grow like sunflowers soaring past garden fences and towards the light. The Two of Cups celebrates all of this, if you have considered a holiday or break with your closest companions, there could be no better time - experience the world with those you love at your side.

The 2 of cups Reversed

 

Reversed Two of Cups in a reading

The Two of Cups in the reversed position signifies a need to control your emotions. Right now you are overly empathizing with people or getting stuck in a sentimental mindset that is counterproductive; because it has reached such an extreme that you forget yourself and what you are trying to do. Control your urges to heal and comfort everyone that you run into. Disagreements and misunderstandings can cause an imbalance in friendships or relationships, but that is normal. Do not let your ‘ego’ get in the way of what is right. Pay attention, listen, and don’t be so demanding.

Two of Cups Reversed - Love and Romance

A canyon of unspoken words, communication that’s fizzled away into nothing - how can you solve problems that haven’t been aired? The reversed Two of Cups carries serious news: you have disconnected from your partner. Where mutual love and respect once flourished, now is only resentment and simmering distaste. But the issues arise primarily from the tension of things left unsaid than from the things themselves, you need to sit down and have a real discussion.

Keep an open mind, try to foster genuine compassion via your connection like two wires making a spark. There are no guarantees here; you may find that discussing your issues proves that they are unsolvable or maybe it will be much easier to sort than imagined. Either way, there’s no point in avoiding this necessary next step. 

For those without a partner, the reversal of this card refers to emotional turbulence and stress which may be keeping you from connecting with others. Just like unsaid words, unprocessed stresses can poison the mind and block out the rest of the world; forge friendships, find people to talk to so that you can clear your head and open your heart.

Two of Cups reversed - Family and Home

Family is representative of unconditional acceptance, with the rest of the world you may suffer embarrassment or judgement, but not so at home. And still, it seems you hold back - this reversed card reminds you that repressing feelings or misrepresenting your thoughts causes more problems than it solves. 

Miscommunication thickens sadness so that it becomes harder to combat, sometimes bullying exacerbates this state. Harmony requires equal input from every person, take the time to hear the perspectives of every person within the family unit and set about cooling any anger with the ice of thought-out words. Remember, reserve judgement and instead seek understanding. Love is the foundation of all family, allow it to flow between you and you can find light at the end of the tunnel. 

Two of Cups Reversed - Work and Finances

Like leaves falling in autumn, something that has gone rotten and it's impacting your work. It could be a business partnership, work handled with a colleague or a general sense of lacking comradery that’s fizzled away into something sour. This reversed card warns of disconnect at best and sabotage at worst; someone meant to be on your side no longer has your best interest at heart. Do not respond to aggression with aggression, instead seek out new, healthy working relationships and you’ll find that new seeds can still sprout up in the wake of what has died. Keep a keen eye on your finances, be savvy to scams and avoid reckless spending for there may be changes income for you soon. 

Two of Cups Reversed - Health and Wellness

Your muscles coil with stress, your bones ache and there’s a general sense of disease flowing through your veins. Sometimes the antics of life distract us from our one and essential home: our body. Even the best sports cars need servicing from time to time, now is a good moment to seek out a general medical check; watch out for health issues relating to lost balance like high blood pressure or extreme fatigue. The best technique for remedy is to build healthier habits into your daily life that will enable you to maintain a natural harmony within your health. 

Two of Cups Reversed - Personal Spirituality

The universe opens its arms for you, it has messages of love to whisper in your ear and yet you miss these words of guidance because you are turned the wrong way. You have become unbalanced, if you’re not careful you may fall; reopen your heart, open yourself to the universe and you’ll reconnect with the spiritual path you must walk. Remember this is a natural journey, there’s no need to force it, trust in your destiny and meditative thought are the best way to return to enlightenment. 

Two of Cups Upright Meanings in Keywords

  • Love
  • Two people coming together
  • Perfect harmony
  • Scared union
  • Balance and partnership
  • Soulmates
  • Harmony
  • Marriage

Two of Cups Reversed Meanings in Keywords

  • Disharmony
  • Imbalance
  • Unhappy couple
  • Separation

The Six of Wands

 
 

The Six Of Wands Tarot Card Meaning

Congratulations are in order for a success in your life recently.

The Six of Wands is a card of triumph and victory and says that currently you are in a place in your life where you have the right to feel proud. Of course, too much pride can get in your way, so you want to be sure you aren’t getting over-confident but all in all things are looking up for you. Typically this card will appear in a reading after some sort of test of wills. It is not a fluff card that represents small successes. Rather, this is a time of congratulations on something larger in your life. You can feel proud that you have put forth your best effort.

With the symbolism in the card we get the feeling that it is referring to emotion and material gain in your life represented by the colors green and blue. There is a rider with atop a white horse of victory and even his wand has a laurel tied to the top hanging like a banner. The card announces that you can celebrate in your own right. You are the master of your own destiny and your actions alone have set you on the correct path.

The card is very individualistic with a strong emphasis on what you have done correctly. Now is a time to be proud in yourself but not everything is roses. Understand that your success may attract negative attention by others who are jealous or envious of your achievements. Steer clear from those that would potentially want to see you knocked down a couple of pegs and secretly root for your failure. There is always that one person who is dissatisfied with their own lot in life that will not be happy for you. The Six of Wands serves as a reminder that not everyone around you can be taken at face value.

This is also a time in which you may feel an expansion emotionally or spiritually. You may feel a high from the rush of adrenaline for conquering the issues in your life as of late. Do not allow your confidence and joy to get too carried away. The battle that you have faced is over and you have succeeded. Allowing your exuberance to knock you off your guard in other areas can be detrimental, especially in court or legal battles.

***NOTE: Should you find your victory is related to legal issues specifically be prepared for an appeal or someone that will try to question the judgment in some way. You have a good standing for success but don’t allow communications or bragging to trip you up. Be mindful of texts, emails, letters, and verbal interactions so that they do not get taken out of context later and used against you.

The Six of Wands in Love

The Six of Wands is a great card for love in that it denotes a coming together between two or more people. Often the card is seen when people are combining families in marriage or situations involving children. It can be a successful sign regarding custody issues or introducing your partner to your family. Anything to do with celebration, joy, and sharing news of your success is represented by the Six of Wands.

Now is a great time to think about what you want out of a relationship and to vocalize it. The fiery nature of the card does offer a warning about being too optimistic or rushing into things. You are in a good place right now and it’s a great idea to discuss what you want… but don’t put the cart before the horse. Right now it’s simply an idea you are putting out there. Do not expect action right away.

Another meaning that is associated with the Six of Wands is focusing on the positive rather than the negative. In all truthfulness, this lesson is felt in many of the wands cards because it is a fiery and passionate suit. With the Six of Wands, opposed to other cards in the wands suite, the emphasis is on celebrating the good and putting complaints or arguments on the back burner for a while. It can be a sign to wipe the slate clean in a relationship or give a pass to your partner regarding a recent disagreement. Lay down your swords, now is not the time to fight. Find common grounds in your relationship and explore new hobbies or interests together. Focus on the ways in which you and your partner fit and realize the flaws that are in your relationship would probably be in any relationship that you have. The issues going on around you right now are trivial in comparison to the big picture. Don’t allow negative focus to mess up a good thing.

The Six of Wands As Feelings

To draw the six of wands somebody's feelings towards you is a very positive omen. The card can signify partnership, marriage and soulmates. It can mean that the other person feels you are the soulmate a life partner. The most important thing is to try and keep the relationship and even steel and not be too wrapped up in the love and happiness that seems to be clowning your life at the moment. Try to think of the practical side of being in such a relationship and how this link can impact upon your overarching future. Nevertheless, it is important for you to remain happy, joyful and successful in your partnership.

The Six of Wands Love Reconciliation

In the face of darkness and unkindness you will get back together. The pain is behind you and the future is bright. Think about the spread being a celebration of your love. If the card is reversed it can mean you could get back together but not for a while.

The Six of Wands Yes Or No

The six of wands upright is a definite “yes” card. This is a tarot card of celebration and recognition efforts made in the past. It's as if suddenly the future is clear and the strife, turmoil and disappointment of the five of wands is well within the past. This is a super “yes” tarot card. I can also predict that further celebrations are coming.The Six of Wands Present - Upright and Reversed

The Six of Wands in Health

Most often the Six of Wands comes up concerning health and wellness after you have defeated illness. In the case where you have health concerns, the card tells you that you have a lot going on right with your body even if you have some issues. Now is a time to focus on what you have going for you rather than complaining or worrying about what might be wrong. Winning the battle is important even if the war is not officially over.

When you see the Six of Wands it is likely that you will be in a good place emotionally. However, that being said, when someone asks for a health reading they usually are having concerns. If this is you and you don’t think everything is alright regarding health the cards are telling you that having a positive attitude is the best thing that you can do for your health right now. Likely your illness of the health of the person you are worried about is taking a turn for the better. Continue on with feelings of positive in order to manifest more positive results.

The Six of Wands in Work and Wealth

The Six of Wands is a card representing gain and wealth financially. In this card it shows that the momentum of your money is moving in a direction of success. Whatever you are doing right now, keep on doing it! With the energy around you there is a lot of luck and you will continue to see an upswing. Because of your success you still have to be reminded that there may be others that are not as happy to see you succeed as you are. With money and wealth of any kind, also come people that want to take advantage or use you for their own financial gain. Do not allow people to grasp on to your coattails at this time as their actions can end up brining you down. Focus on your own finances and work situations based on YOUR actions. Do not rely on a team to bring you prestige. Now is a time to let yourself shine. It is not selfish to want to get ahead and there is nothing wrong with guarding your work and ensuring that you get the credit that you deserve!

The Six of Wands As Advice - Upright and Reversed

For advice, pulling this tarot card means you need to ensure that you take the time to enjoy the current. Don’t look back with regrets. Also, things are not always what they seem. In every happy picture, there is the pain that had to be experienced in order to be happy. We learn to be happy through our misfortunes. Therefore, in spreads, the advice of this card is to remain positive and be grateful for today.

The Six of Wands Past - Upright and Reversed

It is interesting that the parade seen in the card is shown as an actual victory in real life. Of course, this is a triumph. The six of wands in the past indicates you’ve had victory. As this is a wands card it can represent the suit of fire. It can show the energy has completed and happiness has manifested. The five of wands has broken down the difficult defenses and the spiritual forces in the four of wands such as the armor has now gone - there is a marriage that has appeared and has taken place before two people. Reversed the card can mean the acknowledgment of victory but this was not celebrated that much. It can mean simple stirrups and guided but mishandled.

The Six of Wands Present - Upright and Reversed

The six of wands is a celebration card about beauty and harmony and the order has been arranged. This is a fantastic card to draw in your present it means a public victory is taking place. The Astro sign of this card is associated with this card is Leo,  being a fire sign it indicates the desire to bring harmony in truth. The six battens represent current success. If the six of wands appear reversed in the present this could indicate a victory that something was underhand. 

The Six of Wands Future and Outcome - Upright and Reversed 

The six of wands is connected to a successful outcome in a future position this is a fantastic card to appear. It can indicate that in the future success will be yours despite difficulties and obstacles you may have found in the past.

There is something significant that is going to materialize in your world and equally, you may find yourself in the spotlight. The six of wands can mean that true celebration will be yours. Generally in an outcome position for relationship questions, the six of wands can indicate that a marriage or partnership that will last a lifetime. In a reversed position drawing this card for the future can indicate that there are “blocks” in a relationship and this needs focus.

The six of wands to appear in the future position, this can indicate that victory and success will soon be yours. The trouble and strife and conflict which has been seen in the five of wands has now come to an end. This tarot card implies that you have gone through the difficulties in life and it is time now for justice and happiness to be served. At times, this can be great for love relationships can indicate the pairing of two soulmates. I've often seen this card represent marriage weddings and celebrations and it can also mean that you still need to remain levelheaded even though money and how is going to be yours for the taking.

Six of Wands In Friendship

The six of wands in friendship we obviously see a “celebration taking place” this is a positive omen for any friendships or relationships. If opportunities are offered for friendship then this is a tarot card showing that they should be taken. The knowledge of the tarot is handed down through generations and generations and this card has always been a positive omen in any reading. It is well known that this card holds an ancient symbol of friendship in connection with two people.

The Six Of Wands Reversed

Reversed Meaning - Six of Wands

Because the Six of Wands is such a positive card, even in the reversed position it retains it’s positive meanings. When the card is reversed the effect may be lessened or the celebratory reasons may be smaller but there is still a good energy around you. Be proud of even smaller steps towards a larger goal and congratulate yourself that you did not quit or give up when others likely would have. The one direction that the Six of Wands gives when in the reversed position is a reminder that at this time you could be doing more. If you try focusing on creative solutions and innovative ideas you could find the Six of Wands returning in a future reading right side up and then feeling the full force of success in your life. This can also mean that you are too optimistic as well. Remember that while it is great to be jazzed about little accomplishments, the big picture is not yet fulfilled. Do not allow your enthusiasm to make you lose sight of the task at hand and keep going ahead or moving forward for a bigger and complete reward.

In the present position of a tarot spread, drawing the six of wands it's a fantastic omen for the future. It foretells prosper prosperity, riches and growth. I've often seen this card represent a wedding or union of two people in the celebrations around that. It could be that there is a project moneymaking idea that has come interpretation. In a career spread the present position of the six of wands represents victory and success Coe currently in relation to all aspects of life. Even though this is a minor Arcana card it can represent monetary success so you should find that any financial problems or burdens are likely to be turned around. From a spiritual context if you gain the six of wands in your current position and suggests that you will have a wide range of abundance leadership going forward.   The Six of Wands as Feelings 

Love and Romance - The Six of Wands Reversed

Love reading if you have drawn the six of wands reversed this can indicate that no matter what you seem to do never seems to work out for the best. It can be as if you are spiritually blocked from a love perspective. Often, this card can appear when there is been a number of failed relationships you can't seem to find the right person. The six of wands reverse can also appear when there is a relationship that shouldn't naturally be carrying on. So easy to remain comfortable and stay in a relationship because you're scared of the future. The sex of one's often appears when there is a chance that needs to be taken all that you need to think deeply about what you really want from life.The Six of wands reversed Personal spirituality 

Whilst the upright reading of the six of wands indicate success, money, wealth and material attainment the reverse meaning can signify possible spiritual loss or failure in a business context. It can suggest that there may be some arguments or broken promises which is impacting on your personal goals.

Health and wellness - The Six of Wands Reversed

The six of wands in regards to health can suggest that there will be some delays but if you have any health concerns then all difficulties will be resolved. The six of one’s peers in the reverse position it can indicate laziness and a difficult work ethic.

Family and Home - The Six of Wands Reversed

The reversed Six of wands tarot card in regards to family and home life indicates that you may experience a miscommunication. Even though the upright position indicates manifesting your desires, reversed can mean there is a blockage in the family. Maybe you feel problems with family members and the truth is not being shown? The six wands upright can suggest achieving high visibility in social gatherings.

Work and Finances - The Six of Wands Reversed

This is quite an interesting tarot card pulled for questions on work, money and general finances. After the harassment and difficulties of the five of wands, the six can indicate a possible delay in work or money. There may be an enemy who is going to show some type of betrayal. The card itself is connected to misfortune and being "let down" by others. Often, this card can appear when you are fearful or apprehensive about the future. If you have been trying to get a new job, this card can mean you just can't seem to find the right avenue of work. There is also something “missing” when the six of wands appears in the reversed position for work. Are you doing what you love? Do you need to think about a new career?

Personal Spirituality - The Six of wands reversed

The reversed six of wands appears when we are facing delaying blockages in our path. As we are all spiritual beings it is sometimes difficult for us to understand what is important. The six of wands reversed for general spirituality often occurs when we don't know how to focus on our lives and understand what other people need. It’s like a breath of wind - as the wind blows this way there are changes. Remember that change is important. You can change anything.

The Six of Wands Card Keywords Upright

  • Career success
  • Gaining insight
  • Strong attitude
  • Questioning identity
  • Managing people
  • Gaining awards
  • Acknowledgment
  • Pride
  • Domination
  • Popularity

The Six of Wands Tarot Card Reversed Card Keywords

  • Enemies
  • Abusement
  • Trauma
  • Snobbism
  • Greediness
  • Coldness
  • Emotionless
  • Suppression

The Five of Swords

 
 
 

The Five of Swords Tarot Card Meaning

If you have received the Five of Swords in your reading, then you are experiencing evidence at this time that you are having a hard time communicating your ideas to others.

This is the card that is known for ‘writing stories’ in your head that don’t really exist in real life. Really what is happening is you are feeling self-conscious, and you have come up with reasons in your mind to believe that others are out to get you. This is also the card of a pointless battle, one that could have easily been sorted out by communication and understanding, as well as listening to the actual words of those around you instead of guessing or thinking that you know what they are trying to say. Right now, it is becoming difficult to make decisions because you have yourself so tangled in what someone ‘might’ think, when in reality, what they ‘might’ think is none of your business. Anything that is not vocally communicated is painstaking and speculative and is an unhealthy waste of your time.

The image of the 5 of Swords in the deck is depicted with a person who has captured the swords of his adversaries who are leaving, rejected and lost. There are storm clouds in the background. This card shows that you might be the conqueror or the conquered. But neither position has actually won. This battle was pointless, it was unfair and it was full of cowardliness. Basically, this is not one of the higher points of your life. Your inner feelings of inadequacy are weighing down on you heavily and whether you succeeded or lost, you have an unshakable sense of humiliation. Now you must rely even more heavily than normal on your inner voice because others are definitely going to have something negative to say about you. Consider how your thoughts are influencing your daily life. As spiritual creatures, we know that what we think is what we create, so if you are spending most of your time focusing on what someone is thinking or saying about you then how much of this is being created by your own internal machinations?

What you must do at this time is attempt to trust and that you have the wisdom to move passed this unsavory time of your life. Push through the fears that you have created in your mind and fill it up instead with the successes that you wish to accomplish as well as the joys that surround you on a daily level. You must allow yourself to see all of the possibilities all around you instead of coming up with reasons why nothing is going to help you. Cut out all forms of negative thinking and affirm the visualizations that bring you happiness. Trying to make others believe that you are right is not going to help you or change anyone’s mind. You are missing the point, that to have happiness, you must remove all possibilities that exist in your mind that believes that anyone else can make your life right or wrong for you. You are the only person in this equation who actually matters. Ask for spiritual strength to bring you guidance. Your most painstaking dilemma at this time is discovering how to keep the order and discipline in your life as your foundation while also making changes to better your circumstances. Meditate on this and know that your stability is inside of you, you cannot find it anywhere else.

The Five of Swords in Love

When the Five of Swords becomes present in a reading about love or relationships, you are stuck in a cycle of fighting needlessly to get your point across. This is symbolic for those in relationships who spend more time fighting then loving, and in a single person’s life this is representative of unwillingness to learn from past mistakes. You spend so much time worrying about what others think or feel about you that you never get anything done. You must push past this phase for it is a phase that keeps you uninvolved as well as unhappy. The point in love is for you and someone else to be able to express themselves ultimately as equals in the relationship. If you are focusing more on their faults, or they are focusing more on what your faults then neither of you is being productive. You must consider now whether it is worth it to keep fighting in this manner. Right now no one is winning.

The Five of Swords in Health

In Health, the Five of Swords is telling you that you are worrying way too much about the potential of health hazards and diseases. This level of over-worrying is making it impossible for you to experience all that life has to offer. Perhaps you are afraid of letting this go, because you might hurt or injure yourself. But remember: Life is for living, not for staying indoors preoccupying yourself with what MIGHT happen should you go outside. You need to get outside, strengthen your muscles both physically and mentally. Doing so will create a sense of health and wellness that you have only dreamed of.

The Five of Swords in Work and Wealth

The Five of Swords in your Work life is representative of interoffice drama. Currently you are stuck in the little tiny world of your coworkers and there is a negative energy around you that is feeding on itself by promoting gossip and lack of productivity. There is a whole world outside of this small microcosm. Now is the time to break out of this unhealthy routine and push for new experiences that are enlivened with the breath of non-dramatic fun.

The Five Of Swords Reversed

Reversed Meaning - Five Of Swords

When you have received the Five of Swords in the reversed position you are experiencing despair and defeat. Do you see how your mind perpetuates pessimism and doubt? You are stuck in a cycle of believing that nothing good is ever going to happen for you. Therefore you are fighting yourself constantly and losing. The change necessary here does not happen overnight, but it is time for you to let go of what is inhibiting you. Your attachment to ego is overdeveloped and you are becoming passive aggressive due to current situations emulating old ones. You are recreating a history now in which you may be hurt again, specifically because you never let the old go to begin with. You must confront the fear of the old, learn from it and heal or you will continue to perpetuate the same issues over and over again in a never ending cycle of misery.

Upright Five of Swords Meanings in Keywords

  • Selfishness
  • Feeling trapped in hostility
  • Looking after yourself
  • Gloating
  • Going for the win
  • Rejecting advice
  • Self-centred

Reversed Five of Swords Meanings in Keywords

  • Lack of order
  • Lack of commitment
  • Toxic relationships
  • Choosing a side
  • Conflicts and fights
  • Acting immoral
  • Misguidance