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Five of Swords: Combinations with Other Tarot Cards

In combinations, the Five of Swords speaks of a conflict with no real winners. Next to it, the neighboring card shows what the victory costs and whether it is worth fighting for.

  • conflict
  • defeat
  • winning at any cost
  • humiliation
  • discord
Element
Air
Suit
Swords
Pairs with the Major Arcana
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Five of Swords combined with the suits

How Five of Swords affects neighboring cards of each suit, following the rule of elemental dignities (more in the “Elements” section).

Wands

Air and Fire are friendly elements. Next to the Wands, the Five of Swords gains support: the theme of thoughts and decisions is complemented by the theme of energy and action.

Cups

Air and Water are neutral elements. Next to the Cups, the Five of Swords keeps its meaning, and the neighboring cards show how it will play out in the area of feelings and relationships.

Swords

Next to other cards of its own suit, the Five of Swords grows stronger: the theme of thoughts and decisions sounds especially loud and the situation develops in one direction.

Pentacles

Air and Earth are opposing elements. Next to the Pentacles, the Five of Swords weakens: the theme of thoughts and decisions comes into conflict with the theme of money and practical matters.

Five of Swords and the Major Arcana

Five of Swords and the Minor Arcana

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Frequently asked questions

What does the combination of Five of Swords and The Lovers mean?

A quarrel in the couple, a struggle for the upper hand.

What does the combination of Five of Swords and Death mean?

The end of a conflict, a breakup.

What does the combination of Five of Swords and The Sun mean?

Winning the conflict, but with a bitter aftertaste.

How does Five of Swords behave next to other cards?

In combinations, the Five of Swords speaks of a conflict with no real winners. Next to it, the neighboring card shows what the victory costs and whether it is worth fighting for.