Upright Meaning:
Pulling the Five of Swords upright in a health reading is very interesting. Have you been ignoring doctor’s orders? This card in a reading like this can be an indication of self-sabotage. Whether it’s physical or mental health, you’re not doing your part to stay healthy.
The Five of Swords upright is also telling me that you’re battle-weary. Have you been fighting health issues for a while now? Is it exhausting you? Take some time to be good to yourself. Take a self-care day, relax; you deserve it.
Reversed Meaning:
If you pull the Five of Swords reversed in a health reading, it’s positive in that you will find a way to solve recent health issues, but it’s negative in that it will require a sacrifice of something you love in order to feel better.
For example, you may have to give up beer and bread if you find you have a gluten allergy. It won’t be easy, and you might not always do it, but you will find out the problem and know how to solve it. The question is, will you?