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The nine of swords is a strange looking card in many ways, for its central sword is the only one of the series that looks relatively short (in comparison at least): a little reminiscent of a Roman Sword (or known by its country of origin, Spain, as the gladius Hispaniensis).
For myself, a nine may often represent a wish or an aspiration to something, and thus may indicate that the wished for situation is being indicated, rather than the situation itself. The will-desire into the event is either being met with energy and determination, or, depending on its setting, as held back and unwilling to engage in transforming the mere desire by attendand action.
I have attached the Hadar and the Payen versions...
For myself, a nine may often represent a wish or an aspiration to something, and thus may indicate that the wished for situation is being indicated, rather than the situation itself. The will-desire into the event is either being met with energy and determination, or, depending on its setting, as held back and unwilling to engage in transforming the mere desire by attendand action.
I have attached the Hadar and the Payen versions...