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A smirking young man gathers up swords, two on his shoulder and one in hand, while two swords lie on the ground. Two other figures walk away, heads bowed, toward the water beneath a jagged sky.

Minor Arcana · Swords

Five of Swords

  • hollow win
  • conflict
  • cost
  • pride

Leans no

Upright meaning

Three swords collected, two left on the ground, the others walking away. You can win and still lose. Ask what the victory cost.

(reversed)

Reversed meaning

Repair beginning. Reaching out to the one you bested.

Advice

Not every hill is worth dying on.

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Five of Swords leans no in a yes or no reading.

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