Nine of Wands
The Nine of Wands represents tenacity, endurance, and resilience in the face of ongoing challenges. It highlights boundaries and determination, often appearing when a person feels fatigued or constantly on guard after repeated setbacks. The card advises maintaining principles, protecting achievements, and persevering because resolution or victory is within reach. Reversed, it warns of weakened defenses, vulnerability, and the risk of giving up under persistent pressure.
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Nine of Wands
Short meaning
This card embodies tenacity, endurance, and fortitude amidst challenges, frequently signaling the importance of persevering even when faced with obstacles and setbacks.
Expanded meaning
The Nine of Wands symbolizes boundaries, resilience, and determination. The reader might feel fatigued by life's challenges or constantly on guard due to repeated setbacks. Despite facing numerous obstacles that might have shaken their resolve, this card serves as a reminder not to lose hope; victory or resolution is within reach. The Nine of Wands encourages individuals to steadfastly maintain their principles, protect their accomplishments, and be resolute in their decisions.
Reversed meaning
When reversed, the Nine of Wands suggests vulnerabilities, wavering defenses, or a feeling of being overwhelmed by challenges. It might indicate that the individual's protective barriers are weakening or that they're on the verge of giving up due to persistent pressures.
Visual Description
A bandaged man kneels among nine upright wooden wands that are topped with small flame-like circles and wrapped with white cloth and sprouting leaves. He grips one wand with both hands, his head wrapped in a white bandage and sweat visible on his face. Behind him a reddish drapery or cliff face forms the backdrop and rocky ground and plants frame the scene.
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