9♂︎ ♊︎Nine of SwordsCruelty (Mars in Gemini)THOTH *

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Nine of Swords

Thoth · Cruelty (Mars in Gemini)

Essence: Notched, rusty swords with tears and blood, aggression in the mind, thoughts that cut, anguish, a merciless inner voice

General meaning

crueltyanguishnightmareguiltmental torment

↕ Reversed: Torment that turns into malice, unmanaged pain projected outwards

Love: cruel wordsjealousytorment over loveguilthurtful relationship
Friendship: hurtful wordsbetrayalcruel gossipguiltpainful break-up
Family: harsh argumentsreproachesshared anguishguiltfamily wound
Career: extreme stressburnoutruthless competitionpressurefear of failure
Work: brutal pressureharassmentbeing too hard on yourselfwork anguishhostile atmosphere
Studies: exam anxietycruel self-demandblockoverwhelmsleepless nights
Money: anguish over debtsfinancial panicobsessive worrylossbad run
Pets: frightened animalmistreatmentfearworrying illnessseparation anxiety
Health: anxietyinsomnianightmaresheadachesevere stress
Choices: deciding under anguishavoid self-criticismask for helplook at the feardon't ruminate
Creative projects: cruel perfectionismanguish about the resultblockabandonmentfear of judgement
Creativity: fierce self-criticismblockdark workpain as raw materialcatharsis

The keywords for each topic describe the card upright; the reversed meaning has its own line.

With cards of hope, the anguish loosens. Example: Nine of Swords (Cruelty) + The Star is coming out of a very anxious time.
With Cups, it's hurtful words. Example: Nine of Swords + Two of Cups (Love) is cruel arguments as a couple.
With self-demanding cards, be kinder to yourself. Example: Nine of Swords + Three of Disks (Works) is demanding so much of yourself that you get hurt.

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