Okay, so I’ve been messing around with tarot cards for a while now, mostly just for fun and self-reflection. I don’t really believe in them telling the future, but I do think they can be a cool way to tap into your intuition. Anyway, I was doing a reading about a potential relationship, and the outcome card was the 5 of Swords. Yikes.
First, I pulled out my trusty Rider-Waite deck. It’s the one I’m most comfortable with, and the imagery is just so classic. I shuffled the cards while thinking about the situation – this kinda-new, kinda-complicated thing I have going on. I’m not gonna lie, I was already feeling a bit anxious about it.
I laid out the cards in a simple three-card spread: past, present, and future. The past and present cards were pretty neutral, nothing too alarming. But then, I flipped over that future card, and bam – 5 of Swords. I groaned internally. If you’re not familiar, this card is all about conflict, tension, and maybe even a bit of betrayal. Not exactly the vibe you want for a blossoming romance.
I sat there for a minute, just staring at the card. The image is pretty bleak: a guy looking smug after seemingly winning a fight, with two other figures walking away looking defeated. Swords are scattered all over the ground. It’s not pretty.
I then did follow up with the detail meaning with my Tarot book:
- Conflict and disagreement: Yeah, this seemed pretty obvious. There’s definitely been some tension and miscommunication in this situation.
- Winning at all costs: This one stung a bit. It made me think about whether either of us were prioritizing being “right” over actually understanding each other.
- Pyrrhic victory: Even if someone “wins” the argument, it’s a hollow victory because the relationship itself suffers. Ouch.
- Possible betrayal or deceit: I hope not. It made me extra cautious.
Honestly, seeing that 5 of Swords was a bit of a wake-up call. I do not want any of drama it described happenning, It’s not a definitive “this relationship is doomed” message, but it definitely highlighted some potential pitfalls. I think I need to approach the other part with more open, honest, and with no blame game. Or I better prepare to walk away from this. We will see.
