18/01/2026
CARD FOR THE WEEK: 18-24 JAN 2026
9 of Swords
Hi everyone!
Key words for this card are: Anxiety, sleepless nights, guilt, fear, regret, torment and self sabotage. Inner conflict, letting go, seeking help, facing fears, recovery, and healing.
This week, you’ll probably find yourself having to deal with situations you have put off for too long, because you’ve wanted to keep the peace. The problem is, that you have had too many sleepless nights over it, and now it is time to address, release and heal.
In order to move forward into healing; your anxiety around the situation is most definitely going to get worse as you face taking the steps towards addressing what you’re struggling with. The old saying “it’s darkest before the dawn” couldn’t be more true in this instance!
It’s not all doom and gloom though, because what’s on the other side of this stress, is release.
The 9 of Swords is asking you to take the steps away from things that are causing you angst and work towards healing.
Personally, this card gives me anxiety! It’s kind of a hard lesson card… But it’s also the kind of card that says “hey, do you really like living in struggle? Please reach out for help or let go of the things that no longer serve you”. If you are struggling, please reach out to a counsellor, psychologist or some other form of mental health provider - there’s nothing wrong with discussing your struggles with someone trained and qualified to help you.
Minor Arcana cards represent day to day life. The mundane that can have an impact on our lives down the track.
Have a great week everyone!
Lyndsey 😊x