Nine of Swords: Tarot Card Meaning

Meaning of the Nine of Swords card upright

A woman sits up in bed with her face in her hands, nine swords hanging on the wall above her. It is the middle of the night and fears are at their loudest. The card speaks of anxiety, guilt and thoughts that go round and round, most of which are worse at night than in the morning.

Nine of Swords reversed

• relief
• asking for help
• overcoming anxiety

Reversed, the Nine shows relief: you start to talk about your fear, ask for help or see that your worry was inflated. It is the beginning of recovery. Do not stay alone with thoughts that grow in the dark.

Nine of Swords in love and relationships

In love it means worry about a relationship, guilt or a fear of loss. Reversed, an honest talk that calms the fear.

Nine of Swords in work and finances

At work it is stress, sleepless nights over a project or fear of failing. Reversed, support helps you manage the load.

Symbolism of the Nine of Swords card

The swords on the wall are the thoughts that hang over her. The quilt with roses and astrological signs is life and hope within the dark. The carved bed shows a struggle between people.

Nine of Swords in a yes or no reading

In yes or no spreads, Nine of Swords upright reads as “maybe” and reversed as “maybe”. The answer comes from the general meaning of the card (anxiety, sleeplessness), so always take the wording of the question and the neighbouring cards into account. Try a yes or no reading.