Seven of Wands
Seven of Wands represents overcoming adversity through bravery, assertiveness, and perseverance, achieving success despite competition or obstacles. It signifies a position of power and being on the defensive to maintain the upper hand while facing negativity or combativeness from others. Reversed, it warns of obstacles, inaction, lack of courage, and feeling outnumbered or powerless, while indicating that adopting a new perspective can restore the ability to overcome challenges. In magickal practice the card is used to boost courage and competitive edge, or, when reversed, to upset existing power structures and shift hierarchies.
Keywords
Description
Overcoming adversity; bravery; valor; negotiations; strife; assertiveness; success despite competition or other obstacles; feeling on top of the world; peak performance; negativity or combativeness in those around the querent; challenges must be faced and setbacks must be conquered if one is to succeed; determination and perseverance pulls one through a trying time; a position of power; domination; having the upper hand.
Reversed
Obstacles and hardship; a lack of action; a failure to assert oneself; the loss of a battle; ineffectiveness; lack of courage in overcoming adversity; greater bravery is needed; failed or unfavorable negotiations; strife has weakened the querent; feeling beat down and at odds with the world; surrender; being outnumbered or being the underdog; a feeling of powerlessness; being outvoted by the majority; succumbing to the crowd; giving up; a failure or defeat; the courage and ability to overcome current challenges will be found if one adopts a new perspective and approaches the matter from a different angle.
Magickal Uses
Useful for magick intended to overcome obstacles and challenges that stand in the way of success, or for magick to help put you at the top of your game. Also good for boosting courage, increasing bravery, and encouraging confidence when facing adversity. Reversed, it can be used to upset the current power structure and result in a shifting hierarchy: the toppling of a king.
Visual Description
A young man stands with one foot propped on a pile of crossed wooden logs, holding a long wand horizontally across his shoulders as if ready to defend. He wears a yellow tunic and green leggings, and small orange leaves sprout from the end of the wand. A single black bird perches on the logs beside him against a backdrop of soft, billowing clouds and blue sky. At the bottom a banner reads 'Seven of Wands.'
Modern Spellcasters tarot
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