Minor Arcana · Swords
Five of Swords
Element · airNumerology · 5thought, conflict, clarity
Conflict won at a cost — the pyrrhic victory, the broken bridge.
The image
A smirking figure gathers two swords; two others walk away, three discarded on the ground.
Five of Swords upright meaning
Upright, the Five of Swords points to conflict, hollow victory, discord, ego.
- conflict
- hollow victory
- discord
- ego
Five of Swords reversed meaning
Reversed, the Five of Swords leans toward reconciliation, lessons after conflict, release of grievance.
- reconciliation
- lessons after conflict
- release of grievance
Frequently asked questions
- What does the Five of Swords tarot card mean?
- Conflict won at a cost — the pyrrhic victory, the broken bridge.
- What does the Five of Swords mean upright?
- Upright, the Five of Swords points to conflict, hollow victory, discord, ego.
- What does the Five of Swords mean reversed?
- Reversed, the Five of Swords leans toward reconciliation, lessons after conflict, release of grievance.