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Nine of Swords, Rider-Waite-Smith deck

Tarot card meaning

Nine of Swords: yes or no?

Upright: Leans no · Reversed: Maybe or not yet

The night worries suggest fear is clouding the question, so the answer leans no for now.

  • anxiety
  • worry
  • sleepless nights

How our meanings are written

▲Upright

No. The night worries suggest fear is clouding the question, so the answer leans no for now. Look again in daylight.

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▼Reversed

Maybe. Fears are easing, and the picture may brighten. Ask again once you are calmer.

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Advice

Tell someone what keeps you awake. Write the worries down, and separate real problems from fears in the dark.

Reversed: Reach out for support and do not battle alone. Remember that worry often fades by morning.

A question to reflect on

What worries could I talk about instead of carrying alone?

Reversed: Who could I tell what is keeping me awake?

Nine of Swords: common questions

Is Nine of Swords a yes or no?

No. The night worries suggest fear is clouding the question, so the answer leans no for now. Look again in daylight.

Is Nine of Swords reversed a yes or no?

Maybe. Fears are easing, and the picture may brighten. Ask again once you are calmer.

What advice does Nine of Swords give?

Tell someone what keeps you awake. Write the worries down, and separate real problems from fears in the dark.

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