Drawing The Magician Card And 5 Of Swords Tarot Cards Together | What Do They Mean When Together? | A Complete Guide

A key aspect of reading your own tarot is interpreting cards. For a beginner interpreting a single card can be fine, as there are plenty of resources to help you out, however interpreting two or more can be very tricky.

However, if you have been practising single card readings for a while a 2 card spread will be a great introduction into reading multiple cards.

As you’ve found this page, you’re probably wondering how to interpret the The Magician card and 5 Of Swords card together in particular.

The The Magician card and 5 Of Swords have unique qualities and will interact with each other in different ways depending on what kind of reading you are doing.

What does The Magician and 5 Of Swords mean together?

The combination of The Magician and The 5 Of Swords can be interpreted to mean that you need to be careful of bullies or those who would take advantage of you. You need to be focused and creative in order to turn your visions into reality and take inspired action. Be careful not to get caught up in violence or abusive relationships.

The meaning of the cards will depend on what kind of reading you are doing and the question you asked the deck. This is a guide covering the general meanings of the cards and how they relate to each other.

Common 2-card spreads

Whilst it’s great to know who these two cards interact with each other, it’s important to note that the meaning will depend on the context of your spread

The most common 2 card spreads I recommend to newer readers are:

• The 2 card cross (otherwise known as “The Fool’s Journey”)
• The 2 card “Yes or No”

“The Fool’s Journey”

Setup: The two card cross is where you place two cards face up, one placed vertically and with one laying horizontally over

Interpretation: The 2 cards represent a “situation” and a “challenge”. The first card will describe the situation you are in with the second horizontal card being the “challenge” crossing you (literally crossing you in this case!)

Reading: Using the overviews in this guide is a great way to start. First, look at the meanings of the 2 cards, and see how they might relate either as your “situation” or “challenge”. Once you have that you can look at the general overview for how the two cards interact with each other.

The benefit of this spread is that it can give clarity when you’re feeling uncertain or anxious. Once you have clarity of thought, and a strong idea of what your challenge is you can find solutions to help your situation

The 2 card “Yes or No”

Setup: The 2 card “Yes or No” is where you place two cards face up side by side, whilst asking your deck a “yes or no” question.

Interpretation: Each card in a tarot deck has a “yes” or a “no” meaning. Look at the meanings of each card, and you will have your answer.

The benefit of this is you get a stronger yes or no compared to a single card draw. You may find you often get a mix of “yes or no”, and this is fine. It simply means there is doubt, or things are not yet clear.

Yes or No meaning

Things are a bit tricky for this combination, as The Magician and 5 Of Swords mean different things. The cards are unsure about your question, or the answer to the question has not yet been decided.

The “Yes” and “No” meanings can differ from reader to reader. The meanings here are based on what I believe are the generally accepted definitions.

What does The Magician mean?

The Tarot card of The Magician is all about taking focused action in order to manifest your goals and dreams into reality. This is a highly creative and inspirational card, urging you to use your imagination and willpower to bring your visions to life. If you are seeking guidance on how to improve your health, finances or relationships, The Magician is a great card to consult. This card encourages you to focus your energy and attention on what you want to achieve, and to take inspired action to make it happen. Trust your intuition and don’t be afraid to experiment, as The Magician reminds you that you have all the tools you need to create your own success.

What does 5 Of Swords mean?

The 5 of Swords Tarot card is a difficult card to interpret, as it can mean many different things depending on the context in which it appears. Generally speaking, however, the card suggests that there are difficulties ahead in terms of health, finances and relationships. The main message of the card is that it is important to be prepared for these challenges, and to be ready to fight for what you want.

In terms of health, the 5 of Swords suggests that there may be some difficult times ahead. This could manifest as anything from a minor illness to a major health crisis. It is important to be as proactive as possible when it comes to your health, and to be prepared for the worst. Financially, the 5 of Swords suggests that there may be some challenges ahead. This could mean anything from a temporary setback to a major financial crisis. It is important to be mindful of your spending, and to make sure that you are prepared for any eventuality.

In terms of relationships, the 5 of Swords suggests that there may be some difficulties ahead. This could manifest as anything from a minor disagreement to a major argument. It is important to be mindful of your words and actions, and to try to resolve any issues as quickly as possible.

Conclusion

Understanding how the meaning of a reading changes once you start involving more than one card can be tricky. This will come with time and practice, however I hope this guide on what your cards might be telling you when you draw The Magician and 5 Of Swords has helped you.