TAROT CARD OF THE DAY: 5 OF SWORDS REVERSED
5 of Swords is a Minor Arcana card of communication, compromise, overcoming challenges & releasing stress. 5 of Swords Tarot card reversed can signify an escalation in serious violence & revenge.
It can also signify risking everything, being relentless, not heeding warning signs & surrendering to challenges.
In general, the reversed 5 of Swords can indicate power struggles & conflicts.
In general, the reversed 5 of Swords can indicate power struggles & conflicts.
Pick your battles. Not everything is worth fighting for or about. Consider your priorities & the things that matter most to you. Be as pleasant to others as you can muster.
Often 5 of Swords reversed card appears when there is a looming deadline or heavy expectation placed on the self to succeed, when you have been pushing hard for something over & over, only to feel like you are hitting a wall.
Events may feel overwhelming so you must pace the tasks in front of you, to avoid a burn out.
Learn from the mistake of the discouraged squires in the background of the card. They tried to collect all the swords at once & were quickly overwhelmed by the weight. Instead, do a bit of the task now, leave it & schedule consistent times to come back to finish the task gradually.
Patience & consistency will help you win, don't get flustered or overwhelmed.
The 5 of Swords reversed can show a heavy defeat. You fought with everything you had, tooth & nail, yet for whatever inexplicable reason, you lost. It doesn’t feel fair & in all likelihood, it isn’t. But sometimes the feistiest fighter isn’t the one who wins; rather, it’s the one who prepares calmly & who doesn’t even care as much, that wins. This is a difficult lesson for you to learn, but some fights are like revenge, better served cold.
Whatever happened, happened already. You might not be in the mood to look back & learn from this experience because it’s probably still too fresh & painful. But as the effects of the trauma subsides, months or years later, it would serve you to analyze the situation from a rational place to try to understand what happened exactly. The how’s & why’s of your loss, are worth exploring & learning from.
5 of Swords in the reversed position tell that you are experiencing despair & defeat.
You are stuck in a cycle of believing that nothing good is ever going to happen for you.
The change necessary here does not happen overnight, but it is time for you to let go of what is inhibiting you. Your attachment to ego is overdeveloped & you are becoming passive aggressive due to current situations emulating old ones. You are recreating a history now in which you may be hurt again, specifically because you never let the old go to begin with.
You must confront the fear of the old, learn from it & heal or you will continue to perpetuate the same issues over & over again in a never ending cycle of misery.
It can also represent someone being held accountable for their actions, crimes being uncovered, arrests, regret, remorse, shame & public humiliation.
An old wound has been opened & you are experience fear associated with that memory, thoughts that history might repeat itself or that you could be hurt again. Your vision has been distorted by the past. When you are involved in an unfair decision that is hard to correct, be patient with your emotions.
Mind looks at itself ineffectively & will tend to be too passive & lax or will be over enthusiastic & cause havoc.
Mind looks at itself ineffectively & will tend to be too passive & lax or will be over enthusiastic & cause havoc.
Criticism of self & others can be harsh & inaccurate. A sharp tongue.
A sense of mental loss rather than gain. Anger, confusion, argument, covering things up, impulsive, impatient, hasty, nervous, stubborn, complacent. Inappropriate worry, sadness, depression, disappointment, guilt or shame.
WELLNESS:
The 5 of Swords reversed suggests that you will find a way to resolve an ongoing or recurring health issue that has been a problem for you.
It indicates that a compromise or sacrifice needs to be made to bring this about, for example you may find that you are allergic to a food you love & have to give it up or you may find that you have to adjust your fitness regime to compensate for an injury but a solution is possible.
The 5 of Swords reversed can represent times where your energy feels scattered & unfocused, you’ve been getting burnt out lately.
The reversed 5 of Swords also shows that you may be under tremendous stress now. Some of this is stress which you are causing for yourself. Back up & realize that you can control some of this. You don't have to do everything. Make time for rest & relaxation & realize that not everything must be perfect.
In a spiritual context, the 5 of Swords reversed can indicate that you have overcome a major hurdle in relation to your spiritual path & that this may have required a major sacrifice on your part, for example parting way with an old belief system & letting go of some traditions that you were used to.
In a spiritual context, the 5 of Swords reversed can indicate that you have overcome a major hurdle in relation to your spiritual path & that this may have required a major sacrifice on your part, for example parting way with an old belief system & letting go of some traditions that you were used to.
You are now in a position to move in a spiritual direction that works for you.
Don't pretend that your spiritual needs don't exist. Look for like-minded people, who see spirituality in the way that you do.
ROMANCE:
In a relationship the 5 of Swords reversed can indicate that you & your partner may be putting an end to some conflict in your relationship, learning to compromise & overcoming challenges.
On the flip side, the 5 Five of Swords reversed can be an indication of a complete breakdown in communication & succumbing to challenges in the relationship. If either of you has been unfaithful or underhanded in the relationship, this card can indicate that you will be exposed quite publicly as it indicates public shaming, revenge, remorse & regret.
If you are in an abusive relationship, this card tells you to heed the warning that you are in danger! Get out before it escalates into serious violence.
If you are single, the 5 of Swords reversed indicates that you may have realised that you have been too critical or dismissive of a potential partner & may now be willing to give them a chance or they you.
Alternatively, it can indicate that you have decided that a potential partner is not at all right for you & are letting them go.
FINANCES:
In a career Tarot reading, the 5 of Swords reversed indicates that a conflict in the workplace may be coming to an end. Tensions may be being released, compromises made & a peaceful resolution is now possible as lines of communication open up.
The reversed 5 of Swords can also show that you may be shooting your own self in the foot. Do not create conflict where none exists if you remotely want to keep your job & do not escalate conflicts that are already there, unnecessarily. Accept situations as they are, unless something illegal or immoral is happening & if it's the latter, consider making a report to the appropriate authorities. Some problems are too big to try to solve on your own.
This card can also indicate an escalation in conflict as someone may be attempting to sabotage you.
FINANCES:
In a career Tarot reading, the 5 of Swords reversed indicates that a conflict in the workplace may be coming to an end. Tensions may be being released, compromises made & a peaceful resolution is now possible as lines of communication open up.
The reversed 5 of Swords can also show that you may be shooting your own self in the foot. Do not create conflict where none exists if you remotely want to keep your job & do not escalate conflicts that are already there, unnecessarily. Accept situations as they are, unless something illegal or immoral is happening & if it's the latter, consider making a report to the appropriate authorities. Some problems are too big to try to solve on your own.
This card can also indicate an escalation in conflict as someone may be attempting to sabotage you.
If there has been deception or underhanded business deals at play, the 5 of Swords reversed will see the culprits being held accountable & publicly shamed or even fired.
The 5 of Swords reversed asks you to take control of your stress level by taking control of your time. Be patient with yourself & stop cracking the whip over your own back. Break up larger tasks into smaller ones. Often, our best work emerges from taking breaks, taking our time & returning to projects rested & clear-minded. If your thoughts are muddled, then there may be emotions that need to be heard right now.
It can also indicate a release of tension in regards to financial woes so if you have been struggling to manage your finances, this card would see you finding a resolution to your issues.
There could be conflict because of money when the reversed 5 of Swords appears. Keep a cool head & look at the basis of the problem. Work through problems, don't try to run away from them. One thing at a time.
There could be conflict because of money when the reversed 5 of Swords appears. Keep a cool head & look at the basis of the problem. Work through problems, don't try to run away from them. One thing at a time.
CRYSTALS:
Sunstone brings blessings, protection & personal power.
Sunstone gives you strength & nurtures your leadership qualities.
The sunstone truly reflects the energy of solar light & offers openness, warmth, mental clarity & blessings to you & others close to your heart.
Carnelian is a crystal for confidence & raising your self worth.
It is the stone of courage, vitality, sexuality & confidence in action.
This stone creates harmony between your mental focus & creative inspiration allowing you to work freely & efficiently.
The presence of carnelian can also bring you luck &opportunity.
Orange Calcite is helpful for breaking out of old habits or overcoming shyness.
If you are in the process of brainstorming new ideas or seeking a solution to a problem, this stone is ideal for guiding your thought processes.
Rose Quartz radiates gentle, soothing vibrations that regulate your emotions & restore your emotional nature after overwhelming events.
It bestows strength & confidence.
It is soothing & good for the inner self & emotions. It also brings calm, control, balance, confidence, composure, peace of mind,caring & compassions.
Azurite is a powerful amulet of protection from physical harm.
Azurite brings harmony, particularly in condtions of inner conflict & disunity. It helps with overcoming pain & sadness as well as releasing suppressed emotions.
Azurite is a powerful amulet of protection from physical harm.
Azurite brings harmony, particularly in condtions of inner conflict & disunity. It helps with overcoming pain & sadness as well as releasing suppressed emotions.
Pink Tourmaline is a powerful emotional balancer & cleanser. It is one of the strongest stones for alleviating stress & the emotional imbalances that can stem from that state.
Epidote encourages recovery & regeneration after severe illness or in cases of great exhaustion caused by overwork, stress & painful experiences.
It lifts the emotions & dissolves sadness, sorrow, self-pity & grief. Epidote also helps overcome frustrations caused by failure & teaches us not to devaluate ourselves because of mistakes we have made.
Chiastolite can be helpful during a state of change, assisting one to traverse disquieting situations & to gain a foothold in the new. It can also be used for problem solving & to provide insight to answers to mysterious occurrences.
Muscovite stimulates the rational mind, promoting clear & quick thinking, effective problem-solving & the synthesis of new ideas from old information.
Amethyst encourages sobriety & awareness. It helps us face up to all experiences, even unpleasant ones & encourages consciously dealing with perception. This heightens concentrations & effectiveness in thinking & acting & encourages the overcoming of blocks, uncontrolled mechanisms & addictive behavior.
Hematite strengthens the will & makes us aware of unfulfilled desires. It bestows vitality & dynamism in our life. It also encourages the ability to survive, in the sense of a permanent further development towards better conditions.
Almandine Garnet’s energy helps cultivate a sense of physical security, safety & abundance. It helps alleviate worry, panic & fear & assists one in maintaining a sense of calm & grounded connection to the present.
Agate gives protection, security & safety by dissolving internal tensions & also makes us better able to resist external influences.
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