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9 of Swords

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Fears may be the Problem
Guilt
Mental Anguish
Anxiety
Worry
Shame
Suffering in Silence
Alone
Disappointment....Dispair
Powerlessness
Hopelessness
Doubting all will go Well
Brooding
Wanting to Cry
Getting Overwhelmed by Remorse
Feeling you've Reached your Limits
Making Yourself Sick over your Troubles
Failure
Going Over and Over an Issue
Refusing to Forgive Yourself....Being Hard on Yourself
Having Sleepless Nights
Stress-induced Nightmares that can affect one's health
Premonitions and Bad Dreams
Misery......Depression.....Gloom
Sucide Thoughts
Slander...Scandal

Death

This Card can also Represent a Miscarriage.

Advice -
If you don't feel you can deal with this on your own,
get counseling or stress management advice.

With this Card comes New Life Out of Suffering.

This card is often a warning from your Inner Guide that the path
you are going down may be a difficult one.
If you approach the Nine of Swords in this spirit - as a caution sign -
you will be able to use it constructively.
Examine your situation carefully to be sure you
are making the best choices.
Even a small change can make all the difference.

Reversed

Still some Feelings of Shame or Doom (above meanings)...But Not as Severe
Learning to Focus Positive Thoughts to Shake Off Despair
Breakthrough
The Nightmare is Ending.......Time to Begin Recovery
Healing over Time
Forgiving Yourself
Coming Out of a Depression
Coming to Terms with Issues
Patience
Being able to Sleep
Getting Back into the Swing of Things Again...