For this luck reading, you drew the Five of Swords.
Take inventory of who you’re keeping in your camp right now. Someone is not all that they seem, and they are plotting your downfall at the moment. You may be surprised to find out who this secret snake is, as they may be completely opposite from what you once thought.
The upright Five of Swords is one of the most negatively perceived cards in the entire tarot deck— with good reason! Three people are featured on the card, and none of them are in exceptionally good conditions. The first person is holding three swords, one over his shoulder and two planted in the ground. His clothes are worn and torn, and he’s looking behind him. The rest of the swords lay on the ground. One person is walking away from the scene, and the one farthest away has his head in his hands.
No matter how you slice it, this isn’t a pretty picture. Nobody is making it out of this situation completely unscathed, despite their best attempts. Any sneaky behavior will get exposed, and lies will float to the surface.
This card signifies bad luck, but it’s often avoidable.
Be Honest With Yourself and Others
Alright— the upright Five of Swords is mostly a bad time. But who’s fault is it? Pointing fingers won’t get us anywhere, but being honest about people’s contributing role in the destruction will help you recover from it. You cannot possibly heal from this situation without taking accountability for your actions first.
Sometimes, we are the creators of our own bad luck. We put ourselves in unideal situations that ultimately lead to our self-sabotage. This is completely unavoidable, but sometimes, these lessons must be learned the hard way before any further action is taken.
You may find out that someone is bullying you. Hostility, conflict, and arguments can arise within social groups. Someone who once posed as your friend may expose themselves as anything but. Keep yourself safe, and know that it’s okay to step away from harmful situations when you need to.
This extremely unlucky card does signify that the evildoings of yourself and others will come to light, though. Justice does always prevail, even in situations that seem dark.
For example, you may catch your romantic partner cheating on you. This will sting, but discovering it now will prevent you from experiencing any hurt in the future.
