Swords · Minor Arcana
Nine of Swords
Upright
deathfailuremiscarriagedelay
Death, failure, miscarriage, delay, deception, disappointment, despair.
Reversed
imprisonmentsuspiciondoubtreasonable fear
Imprisonment, suspicion, doubt, reasonable fear, shame.
✦ Symbolism & Description
The imagery
One seated on her couch in lamentation, with the swords over her. She is as one who knows no sorrow which is like unto hers. It is a card of utter desolation.
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