In a highly competitive world, we are bound to be defeated by some of the challenges we set ourselves. If we are not to limit ourselves so severely that we never compete for anything, then at some time this card will inevitably come up. And our response to its effect is very important. The way we face the 5 of Swords has a great deal to do with how much effect a setback can have on the whole of our life. If we are able to accept that we cannot be winners all the time, if we are to set our minds to learning from our experiences, if we are to struggle to be positive in the face of adversity, then we can overcome disappointment, and rob the Lord of Defeat of total triumph! At most times the 5 of Swords will indicate much smaller matters than this - you won't get the job you applied for; you won't sell the manuscript this time; you won't get the exam result you wanted; you won't get the house you tried to buy. Look for surrounding cards that indicate the area of your life which will be affected. It's natural to feel down-hearted when we don't get what we want. But it's rare that every single thing in a person's life is going badly at the same time. So count your blessings, pick yourself up and go and do something nice for yourself. And remind yourself of something - you tried, and can try again. And maybe next time your efforts will be met by the Lord of Success!! (Angel Paths)
Tuesday, 26 October 2010
The Five of Swords
In a highly competitive world, we are bound to be defeated by some of the challenges we set ourselves. If we are not to limit ourselves so severely that we never compete for anything, then at some time this card will inevitably come up. And our response to its effect is very important. The way we face the 5 of Swords has a great deal to do with how much effect a setback can have on the whole of our life. If we are able to accept that we cannot be winners all the time, if we are to set our minds to learning from our experiences, if we are to struggle to be positive in the face of adversity, then we can overcome disappointment, and rob the Lord of Defeat of total triumph! At most times the 5 of Swords will indicate much smaller matters than this - you won't get the job you applied for; you won't sell the manuscript this time; you won't get the exam result you wanted; you won't get the house you tried to buy. Look for surrounding cards that indicate the area of your life which will be affected. It's natural to feel down-hearted when we don't get what we want. But it's rare that every single thing in a person's life is going badly at the same time. So count your blessings, pick yourself up and go and do something nice for yourself. And remind yourself of something - you tried, and can try again. And maybe next time your efforts will be met by the Lord of Success!! (Angel Paths)