Nine of Swords

A “No” card

Element: 

Air

Astrological Influence:

 Mars in Gemini

Numerological Significance: 

Nine

Keywords:

Upright: Anxiety, fear, dread, mental overwhelm

Reversed: Alignment, release, acceptance, strong-will

Description: 

The Nine of Swords shows self-inflicted strife and the ability to quickly resolve it.

Upright Interpretation: 

This card signifies obsessive thought patterns and shows that the querent may be a victim of their own negative mind. A negative set of beliefs is weighing on you heavily and you’re taking all of your frustrations out on yourself. You’re letting your anxieties and fears overrun you. Now is the time to analyze your fears so that you can confront them and move forward.

Important Note: 

 You may be obsessing over one thing in order to avoid a bigger issue. Don’t hide from yourself. 

Reversed Interpretation: 

The Nine of Swords in reverse shows a release from negativity and self-blame. You’ve found your way back to self-love and raised your vibration which has resolved your dark thoughts. You’ve taken control over your mind and you’ve trained it to work in your favor. You’ve let go of pain and you’re allowing yourself to walk away from a situation that no longer serves you guilt-free. 

Wicked Perspective:

This is a heavy card. The Nine of Swords indicates a lot of internalized strife. It’s likely that the issue started in the outside world but the querent has taken it in and identified with the issues, sinking their own mental state in the process. When this card appears it’s important to remember that you don’t have to become your emotion and let go of your pain. Remember, the heart only knows how to love, anything else is a misinterpretation of the head. Free yourself.