Five of Swords
Five of Swords — the victor gathers the swords while the defeated walk away: a win that leaves emptiness.
Upright Position
Victory at the cost of relationships, a conflict that leaves a bad aftertaste, being right at a high price. It is worth asking whether it was worth it.
Reversed Position
Reconciliation or a drawn-out feud. Sometimes — giving up a pointless fight.
In love and at work
In love — a quarrel where one side got their way. In career — competition that has soured relationships.
Suit
Swords are the suit of Air: thoughts, words, conflicts, decisions. The Five is a number card: it describes a situation, not a person.
The card's advice
Before you win the argument, ask yourself whether the victory is worth a damaged relationship. Sometimes it's better to let go.