Five of Swords
Core Essence: conflict, tension, loss, defeat, win at all costs
The Reading
Conflict, tension, defeat, betrayal. Winning the battle but losing the war.
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General Wisdom
Defeat. The failure of a plan.
Upright Meaning
This card represents ambition and the desire to win at all costs. You may have won the argument but lost the relationship.
It signifies conflict, betrayal, and hostility. Is the victory worth the price?