| The Number 5
Keywords 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]. |
![]() Root of the Number 5 |
THE HIEROPHANT - Key 5
UPRIGHT
REVERSED
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Shadow Card
Key 14 - Temperance [1+4=5]
UPRIGHT
REVERSED
SubShadow Card
Key 15 - The Devil Last digit shares the root number 5.
UPRIGHT
REVERSED
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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
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
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
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.