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| 5 of Swords
Upright The Five of Swords is about Self-Interest This card Reflects a Confrontation that brings Pain to Both Parties Having an "Us-Against-Them" Mentality You may be on the Receiving End, or Be the Perpetrator Winning by Unfair Means.....Hollow Victory Indulging in Power Plays Knowing when to Admit Defeat Limitations Acknowledged Slander....Gossip Losing Sight of what is Right Losing your Morals Sacrificing Integrity Turmoil Failure Sabotage Dishonour Degradation Weakness Humiliation Cruelty Loss Tricks Cheats Pettiness Selfishness Gloating Creating ill will Experiencing Conflict Being in a Hostile Environment Accept the Inevitable and Swallow Pride Swallow Pride and Move out of Bad Situation Negative Thoughts and Attitudes Acting in your Own Self-Interest......Thinking of your Own Needs Knowing you Must Concentrate on Yourself Knowing of Criminal Activity This card can also represent a need to put your own interests first if you are being taken advantage of. An empty victory is at hand. You win, but was it worth the effort? Was it what you wanted? Was deceit part of your victory? In readings, The Five of Swords can mean that you or someone else is forgetting this larger view of self. You are defining your interests too narrowly. If you try to get ahead in isolation, your actions will come back to haunt you later, one way or the other. Sometimes this card implies a need to put your own interests first. If you are being abused or taken advantage of, you must get free. If you are worn out by demands, take care of yourself. If it is your turn, step forward and claim your due. Just be aware that if you hurt others in the process, your victory will not feel complete. Find the solution that is best for everyone...including yourself. Reversed You're in a No-Win Situation A Lesser Chance of Loss or Defeat Change of Loss or Defeat Fair Victory A Need to Watch Out for the Welfare of Others Willingness to Overcome Jealousy Willingness to Overcome Childish Behavior End of Gossip and Slander Treachery Exposed Uncertain Outlook Indecision A Burial |