LIX - 5 OF SPADES

Astrological counterpart: Mars in Scorpio, revealing its dark side: destructive force and wickedness.
Mythology: Ares, the god of war in Greek mythology and his sister, Eris, the goddess of discord. Or, Cruel Styx, the goddess of hatred.
Yi Jing: 6 Sung/Quarrel.

Description
"5 of Spades" is probably the most abject card among all of the Small Pack of Tarot cards. It reveals a terrible conflict, harsh disputes, and wickedness. It does not explain if these repulsive characteristics are caused by us or we are the victims of a dangerous situation. The card represents a victory but the winner will not enjoy it for a lot of time.
Professional meaning: The card shows a difficult time, characterized by feud, wickedness, humiliation, and defeat - about projects or failed exams. It represents unscrupulous business policy.
Matter of conscience: The card shows that we are living through times of destructive thinking: furious destruction, anger, and violence. Seldom, all these turn against us through different ways: lack of care for personal health and suicidal tendencies. The card expresses the mentality of a Crusader presenting his criminal activity as a "virtue". As far as personal acknowledgement is concerned, it represents destroying an old concept in order to reach out for the truth.
Personal relationships: The card presents a stage characterized by: cruelty, hatred, feud, and power - people destroy things in order to take over the power. The card shows a relationship that is about to end, and the only way out is to reconcile; a third person must get involved into that.