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The Nine of Swords is largely regarded as a negative card to draw because of its connection with fear, anxiety, hopelessness, and despair.
I remember the first time I pulled this card in a personal reading, I wanted to quickly reshuffle my deck. I avoided the urge to do so for one reason: whether I liked it or not, it truly did represent how I was feeling.
The implication of the card is not that you have a bad life, but rather that you’ve allowed negative emotions to take over your entire existence.
Do you feel overwhelmed at home or in work situations? Are your nights riddled with anxiety and grief? It may be the time to take a close look at what is bothering you and determine whether you are making a mountain out of a molehill.
Nine of Swords Key Words
Before diving deeper into the upright- and reversed Nine of Swords card meaning, and its connection to love, career, and life, below you can find a quick overview of the most important words connected to this Minor Arcana card.
| Upright | Despair, hopelessness, anxiety |
| Reversed | Letting go of anxiety, optimism, recovering |
| Yes or No | No |
| Number | 9 |
| Element | Air |
| Planet | Mercury |
| Astrological Sign | Gemini |
Meaning: Anxiety, worry, sleepless nights, overthinking
Reversed: Healing, relief, releasing fears
Astrological: Mars in Gemini
Element: Air
Chakra: Third Eye
Yes or No: No
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