Minor Arcana · 9
Nine of Swords
寶劍九
Upright Meaning
The Nine of Swords shows a person sitting up in bed, head in hands, with nine swords on the wall. This card represents anxiety, worry, sleepless nights, and mental anguish. The fears may be worse in your mind than in reality.
Reversed Meaning
When reversed, the Nine of Swords indicates releasing anxiety, hope returning, or realizing fears were unfounded. Recovery from mental anguish is beginning.
Love Meaning
In love, the Nine of Swords suggests anxiety about the relationship, sleepless nights worrying about a partner, or fear-based thinking affecting romance.
Is Nine of Swords a Yes or No?
"The Nine of Swords says NO—anxiety, nightmares, and worry dominate; reality may be better than fears."
NO
Relationship questions
NO
Work & finance
YES
When card is inverted
Frequently Asked Questions
The Nine of Swords shows a person sitting up in bed, head in hands, with nine swords on the wall. This card represents anxiety, worry, sleepless nights, and mental anguish. The fears may be worse in your mind than in reality.
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