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Nines signify earthly completion.  That is, the most you can accomplish in this world in this here and now — as compared to the Tens, which are more spiritual completion.  There’s a sense of accomplishment with the Nines, a sense of maturity to the suit and a feeling that something is coming to a conclusion.  Reverse the Nines, however, and that conclusion is either put on hold, reversed, or derailed.  The “wish” card is really about the completion of family and Earthly happiness.  It is a card about feasting with friends and family, the comforts of good food, good drink, love, friendship, cheer.  This is why it’s the “wish” card, because what more could anyone wish for?  Reverse it, however, and you are not going to get what you wish.  This is a card about a family (or friendship) falling apart; siblings, parents, friends and children are at best indifferent; at worst, they hate each other and want to cause each other misery and pain.  There is vindictiveness and cruelty.  Likely abuses, divorces, child custody cases and indulgences (alcoholism) and/or psychological problems.  This might also signal a family coming apart; a family once close, having family gatherings, but disintegrating with each new generation until it’s not really a family at all.

Aces always indicate new beginnings. Sometimes, this new beginning can be started by a separation of some kind — from a relationship, or a job situation. Know that as anxiety-producing as such a new beginning can sometimes be, that underneath it all is good, beneficial energy that is getting you where you want to go.  Don’t be afraid to make a leap if it’s in your best interests.  In short, bravery is called for.  As the old adage goes, “feel the fear and do it anyway.”  You have a good idea already of what must be done.  The hard part is the doing of it.  Start today.  You may finally let go of a belief system which actually hasn’t worked for you for some time.  Don’t beat yourself up if you find you had been holding some viewpoints and beliefs that you perhaps ought not have.  Everyone makes mistakes or gets hold of the wrong end of the stick from time to time.  You will find some spiritual truths that hold more promise for you and which are beneficial.  Don’t hesitate to talk to others about what works for them on a spiritual level.

You are likely finding yourself with some mixed feelings about life in general and about a few people in particular.  Don’t ignore these, but don’t feel like you have to speak every word you’re thinking and feeling either, as you could ruin the very things that you want the most – such as close, intimate relationships with your friends and lover.  Think several times before you really let someone have it, even if they deserve it.  Pick your battles.  Someone you care about may be away for a while.  Don’t get too possessive if that’s the case.  Assume that they will be coming back to you.  The 5 can indicate conflicts, both external and internal.  Don’t escalate conflicts unnecessarily. Think before you act. Even if you have suddenly found the spiritual answers that you’e been looking for your whole life,remember that they are your answers and not everyone else’s.  You don’t need to convert anyone else to your way of thinking.  The 5 of Swords can also indicate a sudden break from spirituality that no longer works for you.  Give yourself time and space to find new answers, if that’s the case.

Someone or something may challenge what you believe in today.  Stand up for yourself.  There’s a good reason you feel so strongly about this issue.  Your unwavering integrity and strength will serve you well.  There are big forces at work against you — for example societal expectations, stiff competition — perhaps your own lack of faith in yourself.  By facing up to this challenge, you will refine your principles, gain courage, develop your character and be ready to achieve mastery.