9 OF SWORDS

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KEY WORDS
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Upright: Anxiety, nightmares, depression, insomnia

Reversed: Uncovering fears, dream interpretation, irrational thinking

KEY SYMBOLS
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Nine, swords, crying, bed

CARD MEANING
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Upright:  This card represents extreme worries and anxieties which are interfering with your life.  Your fearful thoughts may be creeping into your dream state, causing nightmares and waking you often.  You are at risk of falling into a depression and may be feeling hopeless about your situation.  This card is telling you that it is time to face your fears and tackle them head on before they overrun you.  This card may also point to insomnia or poor sleep habits which are interrupting your life.  Alternatively, this card could be seen as needing an emotional release.  Perhaps a good cry would help you improve your emotional situation and get your thoughts back on track.

Reversed:  If this card is pulled in a reverse position, it is seriously time to start looking at your thoughts, lest you begin to lose control of your thinking and develop paranoia or phobias.  Your thoughts are racing around in your mind and are overwhelming leading you to think illogically and irrationally.  Take some time to rest and focus on what your inner being is telling you.  This reversed card may also be hinting to you to start looking closer at your dreams.  Perhaps considering keeping a dream journal to see what your subconscious mind may be telling you.

NUMEROLOGY
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The number 9 represents completion, security, and pride in a job well done.  It points to good works, healthy obligations, and a sense of humanitarianism.

In a positive light, the number 9 represents a giving nature, selflessness, completion, financial security, and congeniality.

In a negative light, the number 9 refers to possessiveness, smugness, conceit, selfishness, scattered interests, and attention-seeking. Save

RELATED CHAKRA
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The Crown Chakra represents our connection to the Divine.  It focuses on unity among all things, intuitive knowing, and higher consciousness. Tarot cards associated with this chakra focus on compassion, conscious and subconscious knowing, and infinite power and choices.