The Hierarchy of the 5's

The 5 Root And The Cards Associated With It

The Number 5

Keywords
Constructive Freedom, Change, Conflict (the Rebel-Rebelling)

Freedom, adaptability, travel, inconsistency, abuse of senses. Expansiveness, visionary, adventure, the constructive use of freedom. Indicates challenge, change or fluctuation - also material prosperity but spiritual poverty if not properly balanced or understood. [Often indicates stress and conflict].

The Hierophant

Root of the Number 5
Key/Trump 5
The Hierophant

THE HIEROPHANT - Key 5

UPRIGHT
Tradition; education; church; religious matters; conformity; belief systems; group identification; values; community; structure; wisdom; knowledge; marriage; union; consent; blessing; approval; belonging. [Esoteric Hearing]

REVERSED
Breaking with convention; stubbornness; rebellion/rebel; unconventional; unorthodox; originality; unusual; different; defiance; detachment; group pressure.

Shadow Card
Key 14 - Temperance
[1+4=5]

Temperance

UPRIGHT
Temperance; blending; balance; stability; moderation; cooperation; compromise; combination; coordination; adaptation; flexibility; patience; self-control; creating peace and harmony; doing the right thing; optimism; creativity; modification.

REVERSED
Lack of balance and moderation; refusing to compromise; extremism; wildness; poor judgment; indulgence; excess; egotism; arrogance; self-indulgence; competing interests; stress; frustration; disharmony; hopelessness; despair; futility.


SubShadow Card
Key 15 - The Devil
Last digit shares the root number 5.

The Devil

UPRIGHT
Self-imposed limitations; bad or incorrect choices; materialism; bondage; addiction; jealousy; envy; resentment; anger; violence; temptation; deceit; selfishness; greed; unethical behavior; negative thinking; oppression; fears; confusion; illusion; depression; misery; discontent; insecurity; unable to see the truth.

REVERSED
Making right and/or better choices; release from bondage; less dependency; less indecision; less rigid; more disciplined; unshackled from materialism; positive thinking; facing reality; discarding illusions; accepting responsibility; regaining compassion; overcoming pride and egotism.


5 of Wands

5 of Wands
UPRIGHT:
Conflict; challenge; red tape; criticism; bickering; arguments; disagreement; overwhelmed; stress; divided opinions; personality conflicts. [War].

REVERSED:
Healthy competititon; sense of rules and fair play; cooperation; relief after conflict; assertiveness; courage. [Peace].


5 of Swords

5 of Swords
UPRIGHT:
Unhealthy mental attitude; win at any cost; open dishonor; betrayal; dishonesty; deceit; gossip; defeat; humiliation; embarrassment; sense of failure; loss of honor; manipulation; selfishness; defeat; poor sportsmanship; arrogant egos.

REVERSED:
Vindication; end of gossip or slander; resolution; truth exposed; new maturity in thinking; change in (mental) attitude; clearer vision.


5 of Cups

5 of Cups
UPRIGHT:
Sorrow; loss; anguish; preoccupation; inability or unwillingness to move forward after loss; regret; defeat; worry; emotional upheaval; not seeing the good that still remains. [Crying over spilt milk].

REVERSED:
Hope; renewal; looking for new interests; depression lifting; improved relationships; "getting over it."


5 of Pentacles

5 of Pentacles

UPRIGHT: Spiritual/material bankruptcy; hard times; ill-health; on the outside looking in; struggling; despair; insecurity; not having enough; not making ends meet; poverty; loss; economic hardship; financially over-extended; unable to get credit; unemployment; abandonment; depression; lack of faith; depression.

REVERSED:
Renewed faith; end of poverty and unemployment; financial improvement; getting back on your feet; regaining confidence; better health; healthier lifestyle; recovery. [Spirits uplifted].
 

Note:
Key #14 - Temperance is also part of the 4-root because of its last digit.
Key #15 - The Devil is also part of the 6-root because 1+5=6.

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Don S.