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

At a glance

  • CardIX
  • SuitSwords
  • ElementAir
  • Yes or noNo

 Swords · Minor Arcana

Nine of Swords: meaning, reversed & advice

Anxiety and worry are overwhelming. Nightmares and mental torment. The mind is in pain.

Upright

Anxiety and worry are overwhelming. Nightmares and mental torment. The mind is in pain.

Reversed

The anxiety is beginning to ease. You're finding perspective on the worry.

In work

Professional worry is consuming you. Stress is creating mental anguish.

In money

Financial anxiety is intense. Money worries are keeping you awake.

What to do with it

Upright — advice

The worry is real but it's also partly mental. Address both the real problems AND the anxious thoughts.

Reversed — advice

The worst thoughts are easing. Trust that you'll find your way through.

At work

Talk to someone about the work stress. Don't carry it alone.

With money

Get help with the financial situation. Professional advice can ease the mental burden.

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