Five of Wands
The Five of Wands signals conflict, competition, and chaotic tension where differing viewpoints clash. It shows that disagreements or a disruptive new element have unsettled a previously tenuous harmony. While this discord can be uncomfortable, it can clarify ideals and prompt direct, necessary conversations. Reversed, it warns against avoiding conflict and staying silent to preserve a fragile peace, which prevents growth and self-assertion.
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Upright
The Five of Wands represents chaos and tension. There might be some compelling disagreements in your life, and nobody seems willing to compromise. A disruptive new element has entered the fray, and a tenuous period of harmony has been disturbed. This need not be a negative thing. This great discord may help you better understand your ideals. Difficult conversations are being had, and issues can be confronted up front.
Reverse
You refuse to engage in difficult conversations for fear of disturbing the status quo. In this position, the Five of Wands indicates that you are hesitant to accept conflict as a necessary part of growth and would prefer to avoid it altogether. Though you maintain a fragile peace, you continue to step lightly for fear of tearing open old wounds, and refuse to stand up for yourself.
Visual Description
A single nude, winged fairy-like figure is curled in a fetal position at the center of the card, head bowed and hair flowing in curls. Five star-tipped wands radiate outward behind and around the figure, forming a circular pattern against a pink disk. The background is a bright yellow field with decorative white corner patterns and a small 'V' printed at the top and the word 'wands' at the bottom. The composition emphasizes the central figure and the five radiating rods arranged like spokes or stars.
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