I recently had a reading where the 5 of Swords came up as the outcome for my love life over the next 6-12 months. To me, this card feels very negative. I interpret it as giving up, feeling defeated, and walking away with a sense of loss and disappointment. It definitely put a damper on the reading for me.

However, the reader insisted it was a positive sign, suggesting that I’m moving towards a relationship with clear goals, good communication, and maturity. I'm not seeing that in this card at all. Does anyone have any other interpretations or insights? 🤔

Hi there! Not all awful, but the 5 of Swords might be troublesome. To go on and progress frequently entails letting go of disagreements. This could apply to your romantic life and involve taking lessons from the past to create a mature, well-communicated relationship with defined boundaries. The goal is to get rid of the outdated in order to make room for the improved. Consequently, even though it could seem bad, consider it a step in the direction of a happier, healthier relationship. 🌟 I hope that this is helpful! 😊

I see what you're saying; it seems like the reader was attempting to make things seem better. It can be challenging to hear the 5 of Swords. It may indicate that you're learning to assert yourself and create limits in relationships if it appeared next to the Sun, for example. Although it might lead to some controversy, in the end, that would be beneficial to you. However, since it surfaced on its own, it's likely a warning about potential misunderstandings or self-defeating behavior when courting. Being cautious and perhaps thinking about using a different reader the next time would be a smart idea.

    JJohnson
    No, it wasn’t great, especially since she knew I was a reader. The 5 of Swords has shown up in a few of my readings lately, and it really captures what I’ve been through: loss, disappointment, feeling like I’ve failed, and conflict. It’s been a tough year, so seeing it as the outcome card without any clarifiers was a letdown.

    All the other cards were removed, and this one was pulled last, standing alone with nothing around it.

    The reading went like this:

    • Ace of Swords
    • Page of Cups
    • Moon reversed
    • Drawn together
    • 8 of Pentacles
    • The Sun
    • Drawn together
    • 5 of Swords (on its own)

      The 5 of Swords highlights a conflict that leaves you feeling shocked, hurt, and betrayed. In my readings, it's usually about someone acting in their own self-interest and going lower than you'd expect just to come out on top. This can include saying hurtful things, selfish actions, quickly escalating arguments, and feeling backstabbed. It's a "play for keeps" kind of card. When it comes to feelings, it signifies betrayal, loss, disappointment, and sometimes self-blame, where you feel like your own worst enemy or like you let someone untrustworthy in. On the bright side, since it comes before the 6 of Swords, it indicates that healing is possible after the conflict. However, a 5 of Swords event often makes people more cautious in the future to avoid getting hurt again. In reverse, with the right surrounding cards, it can signal healing and apologies after a major betrayal. But generally, the 5 of Swords is a warning to watch your back, be mindful of who you trust, and recognize what you or others might do to win.

        MiaJJJ There are times when the 5 of Swords is hard to deal with. In a fight, it usually means that someone is acting selfishly, which makes others feel shocked, hurt, and betrayed. Disputes, harmful actions, and a feeling of being stabbed in the back could happen to you. Feeling-wise, it means betrayal, loss, sadness, and sometimes blaming oneself. Luckily, it comes before the 6 of Swords, which means that healing and moving on are possible. Assuming the right cards, if it's turned over, it can mean forgiveness and healing after deception. In most cases, it means to be careful about who you trust and keep an eye on your back. We hope this helps! Stick with it and believe what your gut tells you.

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