Minor Arcana · Suit of Swords
Five of Swords Tarot Card Meaning
Upright meaning
The Five of Swords symbolizes conflict, tension, and the sharp edge of disagreement. The figure gathering swords reflects hollow victory, miscommunication, or discord. This card represents conflict marked by imbalance or unresolved tension.
Reversed meaning
The Five of Swords reversed reflects reconciliation, release of conflict, or the aftermath of tension settling. Symbolically, it represents reflection after strife or the possibility of resolution.