The Fives

Five of Wands

Possible keywords: Challenge. Disagreement. Confusion.

When you draw the Five of Wands, you’re likely already well aware of the struggle that’s going on around you (or within you). The fiery nature of the

Wands mean opinions will differ, tempers will flare, and it’s all because everyone cares so much about the issue. There’s a lot of noise and drama, and you have to wonder if any of it really matters. Sometimes, people argue just for the sake of arguing.

Five of Cups

Possible keywords: Loss of perspective. Sadness. Stuck in grief.

I think of the Five of Cups as the “emo card”. It’s mourning a loss and feeling sorry for yourself. You can’t see the two cups that are still standing — it’s

the three spilled cups that have your attention. We need to feel our feelings but drawing this card may indicate you’re becoming stuck in that cycle.

Sadness that lingers can turn sceptic. There ARE two cups still standing so perhaps it’s time to move on from the sadness and begin to rebuild, honouring

the past as the foundation for future happiness. A change in perspective is called for.

Five of Swords

Possible keywords: Manipulation. Self-sabotage. Shame.

The Five of Swords has poisoned the self-care found in the Four and turned it into selfishness. Someone or something has been defeated, but how have we

tripped ourselves up? This five also warns us about manipulation, gossip, and potential conflict of interest. Are we trying to control a situation, or are

we the ones being controlled?

Five of Pentacles

Possible keywords: Struggle. Scarcity. Lack of energy.

The Five of Pentacles speaks of poverty — poverty felt in your wallet, heart, and soul. It’s feeling you’re missing out, that everyone else is

having a blast, and you’re shut out in the cold. But ask yourself: Is that true? In certain seasons of our lives, feeling isolated can be genuine, but it can also be self-inflicted. This card is an acknowledgment of the lack and an invitation to reach out and ask for what you need. This Five can

also indicate we’re feeling run down. What can you do to take better care of your physical health?