Nine of Wands
The Nine of Wands depicts an arctic fox that has endured hardship but remains alert and ready to continue. It symbolizes resilience, tenacity, and the strength to defend what is yours after repeated trials. Though worn and bearing wounds, you are able to rest, recover, and move forward with confidence. Reversed, the card warns of being worn down or overwhelmed by life.
Keywords
Poem
I'm tired and weary but still on my way I'll get there in time if I can weather the day.
Meaning
A lone arctic fox stands in a frozen tundra, tense and on the defensive. He is not completely unscathed, but he stands alert and able to move forward. Behind him a sun rises on a new dawn. He has survived the harsh winter night and will go on to survive many more. The Nine of Wands signifies that you have shown great courage and tenacity in fighting for what is yours. The Universe has presented you with many challenges, but you can now rest and lick your wounds.
Reversed
Reversed, this card indicates that you or someone you are dealing with has been worn down by life.
Upright keywords
resilience, persistence, courage, confidence, strength, quick to defend others, tenacity, worn but weary, beaten but not broken
Reversed keywords
rash, impulsive, overindulgent, arrogant, pugnacious, distrusting, defeated
Visual Description
A pale fox lies curled on snowy ground in the foreground, looking back over its shoulder. Behind it stand nine tall, ornate wands arranged upright like a fence, each topped with a circular motif and winged ornament. A low, moonlit sky with layered clouds and a soft horizon frames the scene inside an oval vignette, and the Roman numeral "IX" appears at the top of the card. The palette is cool with lavender and pale yellow highlights.
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