Five of Wands
The Five of Wands represents dangerous fire and risky games in all areas of life. This card warns of walking on thin ice, where relationships face potential ruptures, careers involve risky schemes and fierce competition, and finances are threatened by monetary dangers. The central question becomes whether the risk is truly worth taking, as one literally 'plays with fire' in pursuit of their goals.
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Symbolism
The 5 wands here represent dangerous fire. Four matches, with the fifth one lighting them. The matchbox literally screams 'FIRE,' while cards hanging in the background bear the inscription 'dia de muertos' meaning Day of the Dead. The card is not rich in symbolism, like all Fives in general. He is now about to set everything ablaze, dressed entirely in red, carrying all-consuming, destructive energy. Literally 'You are playing with fire.'
Card's Message
Leading risky games. Relationships – risks of breakup, walking on the edge, secret connections. There's something that's half a step away from everything bursting into flames. Career – risky schemes, risks in work relationships, fierce competition. Money – financial risks. The theme of risk is everywhere. But is it worth it?
Visual Description
A skeletal figure in a red coat and wide sombrero sits against a wooden wall, striking a match held between bony fingers. The other hand holds an open matchbox decorated with a skull motif and the word "FIRE" on its cover. Behind the figure, posters with ornate skulls and the words "DIA DE MUERTOS" are tacked to the planks. In the lower left, a cluster of red flowers and a small cup rest on a table; the bottom border of the card reads "WANDS" and shows the number 5.
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