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Minor Arcana · Swords
Nine of Swords
- anxiety
- worry
- fear
- nightmares
- despair
- guilt
- Element
- Air
- Astrology
- Mars in Gemini
- Yes or no
- No
Imagery and symbolism
A woman sits up in bed with her face in her hands. Nine swords hang horizontally on the black wall behind her; her quilt is patterned with roses and astrological signs.
- sleepless figure
- nine swords on the wall
- black background
- quilt of roses and zodiac signs
Upright meaning
Upright- anxiety
- worry
- fear
- nightmares
- despair
- guilt
Anxiety and worry keep you awake at night. Often the fear is worse than reality — share your worries with someone.
Reversed meaning
- hope
- reaching out
- recovery from anxiety
- deep-seated fear
The worst of the anxiety is passing, or you are finally seeking help. Light is returning.
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