Nine of Wands
The Nine of Wands represents a warrior who has endured trials and emerged stronger, though not unscathed. The card symbolizes resilience, courage, and the strength gained through experience. It warns against paranoia and prejudice while emphasizing the need for balance in defense and offense. Ultimately, it serves as a reminder to learn from hardships and maintain a clear perspective.
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Introduction
A card that’s seen some shit! I am always moved by the bandaged warrior on the Nine of Wands. Whether resolute, tired, wary or peaceful, his expression and posture always belie the trials he has undergone.
Survival and Experience
But I get the sense that, no matter what he went through and no matter what he lost in the process, he fought hard and he won. He is still here. And through surviving, he’s gained something. If nothing else, he’s attained dearly bought experience and the knowledge that he can make it through hardships and rise against overwhelming odds.
Strength and Coping
Whatever doesn’t kill us makes us stronger, right? Or, as the joke goes, whatever doesn’t kill us gives us strange coping mechanisms and makes us weird at parties. But weird isn’t bad, and hey, at least we’re coping. The point of this card is that we can all handle a lot more than we give ourselves credit for.
Description
And so the warrior stands leaning heavily upon his staff, his shield down now that he no longer needs it to defend himself. He is injured and one limb short, but he is just as strong as before. There is power in vulnerability, and once he has given himself time to heal, he will be stronger yet.
Symbolism of the Staves
Four staves protect him like a wall at his back. Four more point outwards, ready to stop any more oncoming foes. It’s a balance of offense and defense.
Lessons and Warnings
The card calls for courage and resilience. It also warns against paranoia and prejudice. When we’ve been attacked and hurt, it may become easy to expect ill turns and enemies on every corner even when there are none. The Nine of Wands reminds us to keep a clear head, learn from our experiences, and pick our battles.
Fyodor Pavlov tarot
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