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Good opportunities lie ahead, this card suggests, but be thoughtful in how you handle them. Sometimes it can indicate that there's political upheaval or unrest in the work force. The place of work may have labor problems, employee discontent, or unions or political parties that want to take action to change existing laws or practices. This card suggests upheaval, in both its positive and negative aspects.
5 of Swords: Fall from Grace.
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5 of Swords.
Upright Imagery and Meanings: The young men in the 5 of Swords are just spoiling for a fight, and three of them have difficulty even dealing with each other. Storm clouds gather and the wind howls as one rebel looks at the others, whose swords he has captured.
This card shows a lack of sensitivity or concern for others. The young man's tenacious grip on the sword indicates both selfishness and the breakup or severing of ties. This card can represent an unfair application of power, degradation, or worsedisgrace.
Legal complications often come up with this card, and the cards surrounding this one tell exactly how things will turn out. The 5 of Swords can represent taking what's not really yours, stealing away energy, power, or literally the swords of the other men. It can come up to represent slyness and cunning, or the ability to coerce others out of something.
The 5 of Swords can also represent deceptive actions or the ability to manipulate either people or a condition to suit one's own needs. It can indicate developing a bad reputation, an unethical victory, or just plain destructive behavior.

 
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