Okay, so I’ve been seeing this “5 of Swords” card popping up a lot in my love readings lately, and honestly, it’s been freaking me out a little. So, I decided to do a deep dive and really figure out what it was trying to tell me. Here’s how I went about it, step-by-step.
First, Get Some Background
I started by just Googling “5 of swords love advice”. I know, super basic, but you gotta start somewhere, right? I skimmed through a bunch of websites and forums, trying to get a general feel for the card’s meaning. Mostly, it was about conflict, arguments, winning at all costs, and maybe not being super ethical in how you get what you want. Yikes.
Then, Reflect on My Own Situation
After the initial research, I put down my phone and just…thought. Hard. I asked myself some tough questions:
- Have I been picking fights with my partner lately?
- Am I prioritizing “being right” over actually listening to them?
- Have I been acting selfishly, maybe without even realizing it?
- Have I been disrespect manner to my partner?
This part was uncomfortable. It’s not fun to admit you might be the problem, you know? I journaled about it for a while, trying to be as brutally honest with myself as possible. I realized that I had been kind of dismissive of my partner’s feelings recently, focusing more on my own stress from work.
Next, Pull Some Clarifying Cards
Once I had a better understanding of my own potential role in the situation, I grabbed my tarot deck. I shuffled, focused on the 5 of Swords and my relationship, and pulled three more cards to clarify the advice. This is what I use to help me get more insight, to see what actions I should take.
Finally, Put the Advice into Action
Base on what I learn from clarifying cards, I realized I needed to have a real, open conversation with my partner. No accusations, no blaming, just a genuine apology for not being present and a commitment to listen better. It’s hard work, and It is not easy to have conversation,but the 5 of Swords is a wake-up call. It’s telling me to check my behavior and make sure I’m not sabotaging my relationship by being too focused on “winning.”
I’m still working on it, to be honest. It’s a process. But at least now I feel like I have a better understanding of what the 5 of Swords is trying to tell me, and I’m actively trying to change my behavior. It’s not about magically fixing everything, but about being more mindful and making a conscious effort to be a better partner.
