Five of Swords

5. Five of Swords

A smirking victor gathering up the swords (the triumph of the ego), the vanquished walking away in tears (the bitterness of defeat).

Upright

A Pyrrhic victory, betrayal, cruelty, a dishonorable win, conflict, humiliation.

Reversed

Realizing the pointlessness of the quarrel, regret for words spoken, a desire for revenge.