Five of Wands
The Five of Wands symbolizes conflicts that are more annoying than dangerous, often involving minor disagreements or everyday irritations. It suggests that these disputes are ultimately not worth the energy and advises distancing oneself or letting go. This card also indicates unproductive group dynamics and warns against investing too much in such conflicts.
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The Pointless Conflict Card
The Five of Wands is a card of conflict. This is a fight, not a heroic battle. I chose to draw dogs fighting over sticks. What’s most important to notice about the Five of Wands is that no one is really getting hurt. There is no blood or grave injury. It’s a pointless low-stakes conflict that leaves everyone bruised.
Expect Little to Go Right
When the Five of Wands pops up, you can expect little to go right for you. I often find myself describing a pain-in-the-ass morning of missing my bus, stubbing my toe, and being harassed by strangers as a ‘Five of Wands kind of day.’ The Five of Wands can also suggest that certain groups of people don’t work well together or aren’t working well together right now.
Let It Go
The Five of Wands is here to tell us that these conflicts are not worth it, ultimately do not matter, and aren’t doing you any good. Whether this is a conflict with real stakes or a pointless slap fight, it’s annoying and it’s getting in your way. Distance yourself from it or let it go. Choose not to care so much, if you can.
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