Five of Swords
The Five of Swords - An artist’s rendering from
The Slow Tarot Collection by Lacey Bryant
Do you feel like you are deep in the dark heart of conquering a bad relationship? You have just seized the upper hand in a situation that was toxic and weighing heavy on your mind and spirit for what felt like an eternity. Why don’t you yet have that triumphant feeling or a release of that burden? Because, my friend, there is more work to do. I know, sigh… It’s time for you to decide what is more important to you in this situation - winning or joint advancement? Though it can feel good to defeat a fatalistic foe, justice isn’t always defined by destroying the energy of your adversary. Ending a difficult situation can require finding a integrated strategy of rebuilding a broken mind and a severed bond. Before you drive that sword into the throat of your perceived enemy, pause to make sure you will truly benefit the way you intend. Could there be a way to rebuild together in a direction that benefits a larger picture?