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I don't have much to say about the reversed Five of Swords. It's a card about ongoing resentment, rage, and holding a grudge. It could arise after a battle is over but you just can't let go of it, or it comes up during a battle that seemingly never ends. Without getting into personal issues, I'm in one of those situations and yes, I'm holding a grudge about it!
Luckily, a few of the suggestions from the reversed five of swords are right up my alley, including eating a box of chocolates in front of the movie Elf, one of my faves! I think I'll do that. 
Upright, the Five represents the time after a battle or conflict. If it is a victory, it is an empty one. If it's a defeat, it requires a major regroup and re-plan.
Reversed, this card is tricky because there are so many ways to look at it. If we imagine that it has the same meaning as the upright five but that the battle or conflict is ongoing inside ourselves, it becomes a bit easier. This card could mean compromise, sacrifice, or holding on to resentment. Questions answered by reversed Five of Swords: Who? Someone holding a grudge What? The end of a conflict Where? A place where a truce or mediation happened When? The end of January; Five days after a fight Why? “To be wronged is nothing, unless you continue to remember it.” ~Confucius Yes or No? No The Five of Swords reversed as: …an action?
…a place in your house?
…a place in your city?
…a place in the world?
…something to eat?
…something to clean?
…where to find the missing item?
…a color? Red, seafoam green …a movie theme? Apologies, forgiveness
…a new career?
The reversed Five of Swords Before any card: Holding a grudge about (card) After any card: Apologies, forgiveness
Speaking of people who hold a grudge, have you ever met Satan? Well, in this highly recommended book, the main character Miriam was married to him - how about that for a reversed five of swords battle that seemingly never ends?
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 The swords are never at rest for long. The Five represents the time after a battle or conflict. If it is a victory, it is an empty one. If it's a defeat, it requires a major regroup and re-plan.
In the Rider-Waite, a person stands holding the swords they have acquired in battle, but they have lost their comrades in the meantime. While at first it appears to be a win, the card itself represents nothing but discord and trouble. Questions answered by Five of Swords: Who? Either the defeated, or a winner who is not proud of his or her victory What? A fight Where? A boxing ring When? The end of January; After a battle; Five units of time from now Why? Winning is not the most important thing right now Yes or No? No Five of Swords Before any card: A battle over (card) After any card: defeat, empty victory The Five of Swords as: ...an action?
...a place in your house?
...a place in your city?
...a place in the world?
...something to eat?
...something to clean?
...where to find the missing item?
...a color? grey, green ...a movie theme? defeat, arguments
...a new career?
Five of Swords combinations With Strength: This may be a rare time where a fight needs to happen, be brave and compassionate. With Knight of Wands: Jumping in with uncontrolled ambition will lead to a hollow victory. With Two of Cups: An argument with your partner goes nowhere and is disappointing. With Six of Swords: After a conflict there is a long and arduous adjustment. With Two of Pentacles: Before you start a battle, weigh the pros and cons carefully - there is more at stake than anticipated. |
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