Pendragon: Five of Swords (Tarot card)

Five of Swords

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The Five of Swords tarot card from the Universal Waite deck

1. A peacemaker.

2. Mediation.

3. The laying down of arms.

4. The error of the "win at all costs" mentality.

COMMENTS:

Some writers say that this card stands for "conquest" or "defeat."

In the Thoth deck, this is "The Lord of Defeat." Question: Who was defeated? Nobody looks hurt or injured.

Another question: There are only three people in the scene. Why do we see five swords?

The illustration doesn't indicate that there was a fight. Everybody is still standing, with no apparent injuries. Nobody is wearing a bandage (as in the Nine of Wands). Nobody ended up like the unfortunate character in the Ten of Swords.