Five of Swords tarot card meaning

Five of Swords upright signals a challenge that tests your thoughts, communication and truth. Reversed, it points to recovery and moving past difficulty in thoughts, communication and truth. Its core symbols — challenge, conflict, change — make it one of the most recognizable cards in the 78-card Rider–Waite deck. Practical edge: Meet the challenge with patience — it will pass. For love, career and money readings plus the yes/no verdict, see the full Five of Swords meaning page.