Five of Swords from the Rider-Waite-Smith tarot deck

At a glance

  • CardV
  • SuitSwords
  • ElementAir
  • Yes or noNo

 Swords · Minor Arcana

Five of Swords: meaning, reversed & advice

Conflict has left everyone wounded. Victory that cost too much. No one really won.

Upright

Conflict has left everyone wounded. Victory that cost too much. No one really won.

Reversed

The conflict is ending. The need for victory is fading. Peace is possible.

In work

Professional conflict has damaged everyone, including the "winner". The cost is too high.

In money

Financial disputes have left scars. Even winning has cost too much.

What to do with it

Upright — advice

The conflict is ending but relationships are broken. Healing is the next priority.

Reversed — advice

End the fight. Offer reconciliation. Healing benefits everyone.

At work

Stop fighting. The professional relationships aren't worth the damage.

With money

End the financial dispute. The resolution costs less than the battle.

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