The Nine of Swords represents anxiety, worry, or mental anguish. This card appears when you're overwhelmed by negative thoughts, unable to sleep due to worry, or feeling consumed by fear and anxiety. The Nine of Swords is like lying awake at night, your mind racing with worst-case scenarios. There's a sense of mental exhaustion here, as if your thoughts are your own worst enemy. This card reminds you that most of what we worry about never actually happens, and encourages you to seek help if your anxiety feels unmanageable.