9 d'Épées (9 of Swords)Tarot de Marseille Tarot Meaning

9 d'Épées (9 of Swords) card from the Tarot de Marseille tarot deck

Number: 9  ·  Arcana: Minor Arcana — Swords  ·  Element: Air  ·  Archetype: The Undaunted Blade

Upright meaning

Real courage that wins out over a stronger opponent, even with imperfect resources at hand.

Reversed meaning

Losing to a stronger opponent through sloppy or incomplete preparation.

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