Five of Swords

Winning and being left with nothing.

Arcana: Minor Arcana
Suit: Swords
Element: Air

Hollow victory
Conflict
Pride

Upright

You can win the argument, but the price is high. You are spending a relationship to prove a point, and you may be alone after the win. Ask again what the fight is meant to gain.

Reversed

Withdrawing from the conflict, or reconciliation beginning. You find that an apology is not a loss.

Advice

Look at what remains rather than at winning. Sometimes losing is the better deal.