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Swords · Mars in Gemini

Nine of Swords

宝剑九 · 78 cards
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sleepless nightsanxietyself-blamespiraling fears

Someone sits up in bed with their face in their hands, nine swords lined up across the darkness behind them. This is the card of lying awake while your mind runs straight to the worst case. A lot of what feels huge at night looks smaller by morning.

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talking it outfeeling bettersuffering alonegetting help

The worst nights may be easing, and you're starting to mention it to people. Or you're still carrying it alone and haven't told anyone. If you've been losing sleep for weeks, talk to someone you trust or see a doctor.

Advice

List what keeps you up before bed, then close the notebook and leave it there.

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