Name: Five of Swords
Brand: The Cards Know
SKU: TCK-S05-5X7-PRINT
Availability: InStock

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What this card holds

A hollow victory or a painful defeat. Someone has won, but at a cost that makes the victory meaningless. Conflict that damages all involved.

Card details

Element Air

Yes / No No

conflict
defeat
winning at a cost
betrayal
hostility

Card Description

A figure holds three swords with a smug expression while two others walk away in defeat, their swords on the ground. Storm clouds gather above a choppy sea. The winner stands alone.

Five of Swords Reversed

Making amends, walking away from conflict, choosing peace over being right, or the aftermath of a battle settling.

Five of Swords in Love

In love, the Five of Swords warns of conflict where winning means losing. Is being right more important than being together? Sometimes the best move is to put down the sword.

Five of Swords in Career

Workplace conflict, unethical competition, or winning a battle that costs you relationships and reputation. Consider whether the victory is worth the price.