Card 26 • wands

Five of Wands

Brief Description

The Five of Wands signals being in the midst of a battle among rivals, often manifesting as conflict within groups where individuals vie for dominance and seek to have their voices heard. It highlights active competition, disagreement, and strife, but also points out that such rivalry can be healthy and sharpening. Rather than retreating, the card advises embracing change and the differing opinions of others as opportunities for growth. In reverse, the focus shifts to avoiding confrontation and internalizing problems, which can hamper resolution and personal development.

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Animal

Gemsbok (Oryx gazella)

Meaning

You may be in the midst of a battle between rivals. In a group setting there is a fight for dominance, and each having their voices heard. However, sometimes competition can be healthy. Rather than backing down, embrace change and differing opinions of others.

Keywords

Competition, rivalry, disagreement, strife

Reversed Keywords

Avoiding confrontation, internalizing problems

Visual Description

Two horned antelopes face each other with heads lowered and horns interlocked as if in a clash. Above them float five wooden wands arranged in an overlapping star-like pattern, some with small green buds. A stormy, slate-gray sky stretches over a flat, sandy ground, and the scene is framed by a white border with the numeral V at the top.

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✍️ Deck author(s): Megan Wyreweden

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