Nine of Swords tarot card Meaning

Upright Keywords :

Insecurity, guilt, fear of worst, sleeplessness, nightmares, overthinking, bad news, negative thoughts

Reversed Keywords :

Missed Opportunities, letting go, forgiveness, good news, positive thoughts,  release, recovery, healing, mental clarity, 

Upright Nine of Swords meaning :

The Nine of Swords upright is often referred to as the card of anxiety, fear, guilt and sleepless nights in the Tarot deck. You might feel mentally overwhelmed by your own thoughts, often overthinking about negative scenarios or fearing something not to happen.

Money & Career :

You may be worried about your job security, income, debt or whether you’ll be able to meet your financial goals. You may be second-guessing your career decisions, feeling like you’ve made mistakes. You are losing sleep over career-related worries.

Love & Relationship :

You(or person) might be overly concerned about partner’s feelings for you, mistakes, or potential problems that could arise. You might be overthinking your partner’s actions. If you’re single, this card could indicate fears or insecurities about finding love or fear of being hurt.

Health :

It might be a sign that you’ve been carrying emotional burdens that keeping you up at night, leading to physical fatigue and weakening your immune system. Long-term anxiety can manifest physically, so pay attention to your emotional and mental health.

Reversed Nine of Swords meaning

The reversal indicates a period of healing or a gradual letting go of the negative emotions of upright Nine of Swords.

Money & Career :

If you’ve experienced failures at work, or excessively worried about your income, job security, or financial stability, this card indicates that these worries may start to ease. You are moving forward to stress free phase in finance.

Love & Relationship :

If you’ve been consumed by worries about a relationship—whether it’s trust issues, past mistakes, or the fear of ending—this card signals that you’re overcoming fears and insecurities. There may be an opportunity for forgiveness, either from yourself or your partner.

Health :

The reversal  point to a reduction in the physical effects of stress & improvement in health.