9 of Swords Meaning – Nightmares & Inner Turmoil
In the Rider-Waite deck, the 9 of Swords depicts a scene that can be called a "nightmare." The card depicts a woman who suddenly woke up and is sitting in bed, covering her face with her hands, her posture and body expression convey despair. There is a version that this is Juliet at the moment when she learned of Romeo's death. There is no confirmation of this, but the image conveys the essence of the Arcana - difficult internal experiences, sleepless nights and thoughts that are impossible to get rid of. Find out more in the section tarot readings.
General meaning of the Nine of Swords
This card symbolizes internal experiences: a person faces anxiety, guilt, helplessness. The reasons can be both external and internal. The Nine of Swords speaks of mental pain and the loss of something important, this is a state in which it is difficult to find a way out. Sometimes it indicates real health problems, a person feels that he cannot change the situation and suffers alone.
- What the card can mean in the layout.
- Deep anxiety, constant gloomy thoughts, fears and stress.
- A heavy loss, an illness that does not give rest.
Reversed card: There is a chance to get out of the crisis, the fear is still there, but it is starting to recede. Perhaps the solution is near.
Meaning in layouts for love and relationships
This is a card of anxiety about a loved one and their future, the partner behaves obsessively, smothers with care, and can be dangerous. Esoteric Florence Soule describes this card as a time to reconsider priorities in relationships in order to understand how difficult they are, below is the interpretation of the card in love layouts: Painful dependence on a partner.
- A map of a person who is lonely in a relationship.
- A person has experienced betrayal and cannot forgive it.
- Problems in intimate life.
In the inverted position, it means real prospects for improving the situation. Partners will draw the right conclusions, will be able to reconcile and start all over again.
The cards speak – are you ready to listen?
Get Tarot ReadingNine of Swords in layouts for a situation or question
If the card falls out in response to a question, this is a sign of a difficult period, a person faces problems - he is the cause of his failures, this is an internal crisis. Often the situation concerns work, career. The answer of the card to the question "Yes or no?" is a clear "No" most likely, disappointment awaits you. The main meanings of the card in the layout:
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Conflicts and pressure at work.
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Lack of self-confidence.
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If you are asked about your intentions, this is a card of confusion, a feeling of impasse.
The inverted Nine of Swords speaks of accumulated tension, which can result in an outburst of aggression - often due to external pressure.
FAQ
What does this card mean?
9 of Swords speaks of anxiety, fears and thoughts that do not give rest, they are intensified by the winding up.
What to do if 9 of Swords fell out?
Determine what exactly causes anxiety, fears need to be acknowledged in order to work through them.
How is the card related to relationships?
It indicates mistrust, jealousy, resentment or trauma that interfere with building relationships.
Can the situation improve?
Yes, if you stop avoiding the problem and start acting. The card often appears as a reminder that there is a way out, but it requires your decision.
