Nine of Swords
Upright Meaning
Anxiety, worry, fear, depression, nightmares.
Reversed Meaning
Secrets, releasing worry, finding help, deep fear.
Nine of Swords in love, career and health
Love & Relationships
Upright Meaning
Excessive care for partner, fear of betrayal, insomnia because of feelings.
Reversed Meaning
End of night nightmares about relationship, out of love depression, help.
Career & Work
Upright Meaning
Great stress at work, fear of failure, night thoughts about finances.
Reversed Meaning
Controlling stress, regaining hope, end of paralyzing fear.
Health & Wellness
Upright Meaning
Depression, nightmares, no peace of spirit, neurosis.
Reversed Meaning
Releasing fears, sleep improvement, finding therapeutic support.
Is Nine of Swords a yes or no card?
No
Upright, Nine of Swords is usually read as a no: it points to an obstacle, a loss or an ending worth respecting. Reversed, the answer tends to weaken or turn into "not yet", so read it together with the rest of the spread.
Advice
Face your fears. Most of them are just your imaginations.
Warning
Don't let fear paralyze you. Search for help if you feel you can't do it alone.
Symbolism
- A person sits up in bed with head in hands, nine swords hanging on the black wall behind.
Interpretation
Worry is keeping you up at night. Most of your fears are illusions. Address the root cause to find peace.
Numerology
9 (Mental anguish)
Frequently asked questions
What does Nine of Swords mean in tarot?
Anxiety, worry, fear, depression, nightmares. Worry is keeping you up at night. Most of your fears are illusions. Address the root cause to find peace.
What does Nine of Swords reversed mean?
Secrets, releasing worry, finding help, deep fear.
What does Nine of Swords mean in love?
Excessive care for partner, fear of betrayal, insomnia because of feelings. Reversed Meaning: End of night nightmares about relationship, out of love depression, help.
What does Nine of Swords mean for career and work?
Great stress at work, fear of failure, night thoughts about finances. Reversed Meaning: Controlling stress, regaining hope, end of paralyzing fear.
Is Nine of Swords a yes or no card?
No. Upright, Nine of Swords is usually read as a no: it points to an obstacle, a loss or an ending worth respecting. Reversed, the answer tends to weaken or turn into "not yet", so read it together with the rest of the spread.
What advice does Nine of Swords give?
Face your fears. Most of them are just your imaginations.