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Nine of Swords: Combinations with Other Tarot Cards

In combinations, the Nine of Swords is the card of anxiety, insomnia and fears. Next to bright cards it shows that the anxiety is stronger than the real threat.

  • anxiety
  • insomnia
  • fears
  • guilt
  • worry
Element
Air
Suit
Swords
Pairs with the Major Arcana
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Nine of Swords combined with the suits

How Nine 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 Nine 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 Nine 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 Nine 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 Nine of Swords weakens: the theme of thoughts and decisions comes into conflict with the theme of money and practical matters.

Nine of Swords and the Major Arcana

Nine of Swords and the Minor Arcana

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Frequently asked questions

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

Anxiety in the relationship, jealousy.

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

Fear of the end.

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

Anxiety fades and joy arrives.

How does Nine of Swords behave next to other cards?

In combinations, the Nine of Swords is the card of anxiety, insomnia and fears. Next to bright cards it shows that the anxiety is stronger than the real threat.