Seven of Wands
The Seven of Wands symbolizes determined defense and courageous perseverance in the face of opposition. Drawing on the figure of John Henry, it speaks to standing up for one's beliefs and fighting against overwhelming odds. Upright, it encourages endurance, active defense, and unwavering resolve. Reversed, it warns of being overwhelmed, giving up, or succumbing to timidity and defeat.
Keywords
Character
John Henry
Origin
Alabama, American folk tale
Description
The Seven of Wands represents an indomitable force. Against all odds, John Henry stands up for what he believes in and is willing to fight to the bitter end. His courage and resolve is an inspiration, even to those who disagree with him.
Upright
Endurance, attack, fighting for beliefs, perseverance, mounting a defense
Reverse
Giving up, defeat, timidity, cowardice, overwhelmed
Visual Description
A muscular, dark-skinned man stands amid broken black stones, gripping a large red-handled hammer raised above his head as if ready to strike. Six red stakes or wands are planted around him in the rubble, and a bright circular sun halo glows behind his head against layered orange skies and distant green mountains. At the bottom a scripted title reads "Seven of Wands" and a small artist signature "yoshiyoshitani" appears in the lower right.
Tarot of the Divine
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