Four of Swords and Five of Wands

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This page is dedicated to a detailed exploration of the combination of Four of Swords and Five of Wands cards in a tarot spread for various aspects of life: love, career, finances, and spiritual growth. Study the symbolism and interpretation of the upright and reversed connection of these two arcana.

Combination of card Four of Swords and card Five of Wands

When these cards meet, it's time to gather strength before an upcoming battle. The Four of Swords calls for a pause, the Five of Wands signals a clash of interests. Like the calm before a storm, this period demands a strategic retreat. The office turns into an arena of rivalry, where the stakes climb higher by the day. You need to recharge before diving into the fight for your spot.

Combination of card Four of Swords and reversed card Five of Wands

The combination of a reversed Four of Swords with a direct Five of Wands creates a paradox: while trying to escape problems, you literally run right into them. Conflicts catch up with even those hiding in the shadows. In a work environment, this plays out especially vividly – as you dodge confrontations, colleagues pull you into a whirlpool of rivalry.

Combination of reversed card Four of Swords and card Five of Wands

The Reversed Four of Swords next to the upright Five of Wands suggests futile attempts to hide from conflicts. They will find you, no matter how much you try to dodge them. At work, this looks like: you stay on the sidelines of disputes, but tension only builds, and colleagues continue to draw you into their battles.

Combination of reversed card Four of Swords and reversed card Five of Wands

Both reversed cards reveal a dangerous self-deception – running away from conflicts doesn't bring peace, but only makes problems worse. Avoiding healthy competition at work often leads to losing control of the situation. Your silent retreat only fans the flames of confrontation.