Are you struggling in some aspect of your life? Do you feel alone?

We should be immediately reminded of those who are in worse situations than us when Five of Pentacles appears in a reading. This card reminds us that regardless of our situation, we all carry the potential to turn things around. This has to come from within though. And as we know, we can’t change anything until we first recognize our own situation.

Take the opportunity to really look at your life and see where you can make changes – even a small one counts. Even if it doesn’t sound connected to your problems, you must understand there is a benefit to making these changes. And if you stick to that path, you will be amazed at the results.

Remember, you are not alone. Even in the worst of times, there are people right next door or further away, who can guide you and will help you in times of need.

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The Four of Pentacles suggests that you are attempting to protect your position and wealth and defend against financial loss. You are seeking to preserve what you have built, and you are also clinging to it and seeking to increase it. You are protective of your earnings and investments, and you take great precautions to preserve and manage money. Your defensive efforts are necessary, but they may ultimately be useless and may also leave you constrained, anxious, and fearful. The Four of Pentacles encourages you to consider how you can make the most of what you have achieved so far, and to take pleasure in all that you have created and acquired without becoming defensive.

When you see the Four of Pentacles in a Tarot reading, it means that you are working toward your financial goals, but you are also worried about losing what you have accumulated and are doing everything possible to maintain it. You are careful with your money and attempt to preserve it. You pay special attention to security and are extremely cautious about your valuables and your possessions. You will succeed in this endeavour, but it will take a great deal of effort.

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The Three of Pentacles is a card of balance, structure, and collaboration. When it appears in a Tarot reading, you are being encouraged to put your talents to use in the context of a group. You have a job that you love, but you are also willing to give it up to pursue a higher calling. You may be learning new skills while being paid well, and it is likely that you will also receive some professional recognition for your work.

The Three of Pentacles is a card about collaboration, teamwork, and harmony, and it represents the benefits of sticking together. If you’re a skilled tradesperson or a business owner, you may find that working together with others who have similar skill sets will allow you to achieve a higher level of success. If you are looking to start a new business venture with someone who shares your vision, the Three of Pentacles is a favorable omen, as the partnership will form a strong foundation.

You may experience a sense of camaraderie at work and in your team, the Three of Pentacles indicates a sense of community amongst your coworkers and the clients you serve.

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Are you juggling a lot of things at once? You may be on many different projects and have a variety of things going on in your life, while always being pressed for time. There’s no doubt that this is extremely important work you are doing, however, you are not giving yourself time to complete it. This card suggests that you want to be present in the moment and not overthink or over-analyze everything.

When the Two of Pentacles appears in a Tarot reading, you are trying to accomplish too many things at once. You may be juggling too many projects and duties, with many different things, people, and places to take care of, while still feeling pressed for time. This card suggests that you must learn to prioritize and concentrate on the most important things in front of you.

You have too many hats to wear, and you are constantly jumping from one task to the next. You are juggling your personal life, your work life, your family life, your social life, and your relationship.

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The Ace of Pentacles is the purest form of the Pentacle Suit and is considered to be the most positive of all the aces. This card is full of new opportunities, and it represents the prospect of abundant wealth. If this card has come to you in a reading, take it as a sign that you are about to receive some good news. Perhaps it is a lucrative job offer, a new business deal, or even a promotion! If you have been wanting to make a significant purchase, now is the time to do so. In the long haul, prosperity is meant to grow and improve. If you are still in the beginning stages of your journey, the Ace of Pentacles can signal an investment, a new business, a new beginning, or a marriage. Whatever it is, the change has the ability to make a positive difference. This card can also signal that you will soon learn to appreciate more of what you already have. Be grateful and appreciative of your material condition, and you will attract even more goodness into your life.

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The King of Swords represents a strong, courageous, and honorable person – a person who is both respected and feared. You may be the smartest and most competent person in the room, but if you aren’t able to express these traits with compassion, grace, and empathy, you will never gain the trust of others.

The King of Swords, a person with great intellectual and logical abilities, he is an excellent mentor and advisor, but one who must maintain his objectivity or risk losing his head entirely. This card may represent a teacher, lecturer, or mentor in your life that is very powerful. This mentor may not only guide you to your greater potential but is also able to help you better harness your inner strength and inner wisdom. Although this card does not suggest someone who is warm or affectionate, the King of Swords shows that a man within a man is present. This individual can be very stern and demanding.

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The Queen of Swords symbolizes someone who values their individual opinions and believes that you should stand up for what you know to be right. This card often represents a woman in your life or someone in authority as you might find yourself needing to navigate between opposing viewpoints.

When the Queen of Swords appears in a Tarot reading, you may be dealing with a person or group that is emotionally charged or argumentative. You or someone around you has to lead the party with intelligence and tact. The Queen of Swords is a reminder to keep your opinions to yourself unless you have something of real value to say. If you open your mouth, you are in danger of losing your cool. Be aware how your words affect someone else or how you come across through your tone. With the Queen of Swords, you are in your role of power and influence.

If you find yourself in a leadership position, the Queen of Swords also suggests that you take on that role in a balanced and assertive way. You do not need to be so harsh, vindictive, or domineering, but others will need to respect you. In other words, be diplomatic.

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The Knight of Swords represents a new idea, a movement, an important new insight that will transform your life. You have a vision of what you want to create, but you still need to gather your thoughts and organise them into something solid. Your thoughts are not yet translated into action, but you have the mental clarity needed to get the ball rolling now.

If the Knight of Swords had been pulled as a top card in the spread in response to a specific question, it means that someone is challenging you intellectually. This person is not going to agree with your views, and he may even challenge you to a debate or an argument in order to prove your point. He is forceful, and he may even go as far as to intimidate you, but this does not scare him. If this is someone that you have a conflict with, you need to see it as an intellectual challenge, not a battle. Avoid trying to attack him, instead, challenge him to a debate!

The Knight of Swords is often a loner, and as such, you should not be surprised if this person does not seem to want to spend much time with others.

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We spend hours at work and they make a huge chunk of our time, and while we are at it, we should make it worthwhile, or even better spend it with people that we enjoy. But, what if your career life is not what you’ve envisioned, what if you want a career change? What if you want more fulfilling and meaningful career, or maybe a leading position, but you don’t know how to get there? This 9 card tarot spread will offer you detailed insight into what you can expect from your career life.
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Page of Swords is someone at your party with a lot to offer – they are interested in your life and are happy to talk about it. They are a breath of fresh air, bringing with them a new viewpoint, a new way of thinking, or a new idea. Page of swords tarot card is a messenger from the spirit world, bringing you news from your higher self.

Page of swords tarot card often shows up in your reading when you receive new knowledge about yourself that will change how you see things. Through the Page of Swords you will be able to clearly understand and explain your truth, and you will be able to explain yourself from a new perspective. This will make you very influential and open you up to new horizons.

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The Ten of Swords represents the culmination of a long struggle and suffering, and symbolizes endings and letting go. Often, after a long period of pain and anguish, there comes a time of self-reflection and an acceptance of what has happened. This card tells us that even if the struggle is still painful and fresh, it is the right thing to do. The sword stabbed into the heart of a person on the Ten of Swords has not magically appeared out of nowhere – he must have hurt his partner, children, family, friends, and loved ones. But this is a sacrifice that the person must make to become free of the pain.

When you draw the Ten of Swords in a reading, it is indicating that you have felt the impact of a terrible conflict, and you are ready to leave it behind and move to a new place. The sword in this card is still embedded in the person’s back from the battle which resulted in his death. You can already see that despite the physical pain, the person is beginning to let go. There is also a feeling of grief and sadness as the pain from the battle is still fresh.

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Nine of Swords is the tarot card for depression, nightmares, anxiety, and insomnia. This card represents feeling hopeless, worthless, drained, and consumed by fear and worry. If you are currently dealing with significant stress, anxiety, or depression, your worst fears may actually be coming true. If this is you, rest assured that the situation will eventually ease. In the longer term, Nine of swords suggests that you may have been letting your anxieties and fears rule over your life to the point where you are not living in your natural state.

The Nine of Swords indicates that you are experiencing severe anxiety or depression. In a reading, Nine of swords tarot card indicates that someone close to you is experiencing the same. If you are asking a reading about what someone is going through, Nine of swords indicates the person is most likely suffering from mental health issues.

Nine of swords tarot card indicates someone who is the victim of mental health problems and is struggling with their addictions. This is someone who hides their anxiety and depression because they are afraid they won’t be accepted if they go through it in front of others.

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Eight of swords as a person denotes someone who has a lot of anxiety and believes they are not in control of their lives. They have little patience and feel they are being attacked and persecuted all the time. Many times they are actually the ones attacking and afterward being attacked. This is someone dealing with a lot of self-hatred. They have difficulty trusting and a lack of self-belief. They usually have addictions, especially to technology, as a way of escaping their problems. Eight of swords as a person is someone afraid of facing their problems.

Eight of Swords tarot card often shows up when the seeker needs to learn how to trust people more. They are not getting their needs met and they resent having to rely on others to make them happy. They try very hard to be tough, but deep down they are afraid of success and they have the desire to hide in their addictions in order to escape the truth of their inner being.

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You have the ability to hide your true intentions, but sometimes the Seven of Swords is used as a warning that you need to be more transparent – your intentions might be obvious. Other times, a lack of trust might be the problem.

The Seven of Swords suggests that you are being dishonest and are making excuses for your actions or behaviors. You are trying to avoid the consequences of your actions because you don’t really want to face the consequences. You are choosing to act like nothing is wrong when in fact you are being dishonest. The Seven of Swords can also suggest that you are being reckless or putting yourself at risk when you are trying to get out of trouble without having to accept responsibility. At times, this card shows that you are choosing to avoid taking responsibility for your actions, no matter the consequences. You are putting off your guilt and shame by blaming someone else or trying to blame someone else.

The Seven of Swords is mostly about deceit, dishonesty, and lies.

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If the Six of Swords appears in a tarot reading, you are walking away from a situation that no longer serves you or a situation that has been weighing heavily on you. You are heading towards a place of peace and calm, and you are able to move forward, free from the burden you carried for so long. You might be leaving a relationship, leaving a house or apartment, or quitting a job or profession so that you may head towards a better life. You are also ready to heal and reconnect with your authentic self and your authentic essence.

On the positive side, the Six of Swords tarot card represents making progress. This usually happens because you feel like you have finally arrived at a place of acceptance. You might have finally worked out the kinks in your relationship, resolved a conflict, or released yourself from your addictions, and you can now enjoy a sense of calm and freedom.

You have left the old you far behind, and you are a new and improved version of yourself. Even if you have traveled only a short distance, you can already feel the relief and freedom that comes with your release.

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The Five of Swords represents conflict, disagreement, separation, and defeat. This card usually shows up when someone is trying to manipulate you into doing something that will hurt you in the long term. Therefore, be wary of people who say one thing, do another, and then blame you when they don’t get the result they were hoping for.

This card could also present a person who has acted recklessly and has created enemies as a result. When you see the Five of Swords, realize that you created this situation yourself. Take responsibility and look at your actions that have led to this mess – do the best you can to make up for it now. If possible, try to avoid the same choices in the future because if it happens again, the consequences will be even worse. You’ll get what you deserve.

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You need to take a break and have a breather. The Four of Swords shows that you are struggling with exhaustion and stress. As a result, your creativity and efficiency have gone down the drain. You have been doing extensive work and are overburdened. For now, take a break and enjoy a little privacy. The card also shows that you need to take some time off to recharge your energy. As you take this break, keep your mind blank and do nothing but relax. In the meantime, you can also meditate, do yoga, and spend some time with your friends. This will help you clear your mind and get rid of stress and tension.

The Four of Swords also says that you need to be silent and observe the world closely. It suggests you take time out and try to get away from the constant disturbance around you. Switch off your phone and turn off all other interruptions so that you can focus on your goals and your objectives. Take advantage of a quiet place or a place where nobody is around you so you can really concentrate on your goals.

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The Three of Swords is often regarded as the archetypal negative Tarot card. The picture depicted on this card represents the worst that could happen in your life – a pierced heart. In the past, there has been grief, sorrow, pain, and heartbreak. As a result, you may feel drained, frustrated, and overwhelmed by problems. Some Tarot cards even present the Three of Swords through an individual who is laying on the ground, with three swords sticking out of each of their backs. The third sword has sliced through their hearts, symbolizing the pain they feel after the loss of a close person or friendship. It appears as though the individual has simply passed away.

This Minor Arcana card generally represents a strong sense of sorrow, pain, embarrassment, and grief. The upright Three of Swords denotes a disturbing incident that you would prefer to forget.

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A great deal of tension hangs in the air when the Two of Swords tarot card appears in a reading. Something important is at stake here, but you’re unsure just what it is. You may feel as though you are in a no-win situation without a clear decision path or you are feeling torn between two people vying for your affection. Are the stakes too high to walk away?

As the Two of Swords tarot card symbolizes a tense and important decision, the question you need to ask yourself is: are you confident in your choice? This Two card has the air of a stalemate between options or choices. The two swords appear suspended in the air, unable to strike the final blow. The decision you are faced with has too many factors to consider and is based on unclear information. Now is the time to gather as much information as you can to make a well-rounded decision.

Be wary of other people sharing their opinions, as some may have their own agendas. You’ll probably need to gather all the facts before you arrive at a position.

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The Ace of Swords is number one in the deck, and it represents the mind rather than the body, but most importantly it symbolizes the spark of new ideas, visions, plans, and the beginning of a journey. In the Ace of Swords, the sword is pointed upward in the sky, meaning that any new or old idea will be seen clearly in the mind and will work efficiently. The Ace of Swords is the most effective form in the suit of Swords as it indicates victory, mental clarity, and the birth of new ideas.

This card suggests that the time has come to get your ideas and thoughts onto paper – it is time to get started with planning. This card shows that all the information you require should be present inside your mind. Now it’s time for you to get down to writing! Use the ideas available inside your mind to write a clear and concise plan with a good time schedule. Start by brainstorming and using your imagination to make plans. The Ace of Swords is also known as the mental suit.

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