Card 26 • wands

Five of Wands

Brief Description

The 5 of Wands depicts a scene of intense struggle and competition, symbolizing the obstacles and conflicts that challenge one's progress. Despite the chaos, these challenges invigorate and test one's strength and determination. The card encourages facing these hurdles with renewed energy rather than despair, recognizing the hidden strengths that emerge through adversity.

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Description of the Image

In the foreground, a fleeing hare is seen. It dashes past stones and trees, disappearing under branches. Its legs flicker above the ground, its veins filled with the rapid flow of adrenaline - a red, vibrant pulse of blood sensed by its pursuers. It drives them to frenzy as they race after this elusive and barely perceptible streak. They compete with each other, nearly climbing over one another in their pursuit, leaping from top to top of the wands, wildly rushing through the air. Every man for himself!

Chaotic Struggle

Through the battle of the mottled fiery beasts, it charges ahead. They do everything they can to hinder it, almost as if for the sheer pleasure of conflict. It feels like swimming against the flow of a powerful wave. Exhaustion burns muscles and lungs. During this time, an inner voice whispers, 'Just don't resist. Let the wave of struggle cover you and pass by.' But no, doing so would mean being trampled by the onslaught. It hesitates not. It feels its own pulse quicken from the excitement of this struggle. It's a difficult battle with living obstacles to overcome.

Achieving Heights

It somewhat feels like the hare, striving with all its might to break through, to reach its Heavens.

Meaning

In the 5 of Wands, it sometimes seems like the world throws many obstacles in your path. Gathered together, these minor hurdles become an enormous barrier to overcome, but take heart and let the adrenaline awaken your body and mind to rise above the problem. Respond to this challenge not with despair but with renewed strength. Be grateful to the unknown forces that manifest themselves in the face of difficulties.

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