Card 30 • wands

Nine of Wands

Brief Description

A lone, battered warrior stands guard after a brutal conflict, embodying perseverance and protective resolve. The card signals persistence, courage in the face of perceived defeat, and the willingness to hold ground regardless of cost. It urges drawing on resourcefulness and resilience to continue despite fatigue or setbacks. Reversed, it warns of weakened willpower, weariness, and the temptation to give up when challenges feel overwhelming.

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Description

A lone warrior stands guard upon a bloody hill after fending off an opposing force in a brutal battle. Though battered, he is not beaten, and he will maintain this piece of ground regardless of the cost.

Upright Meaning

Holding down the fort. Persistence. Courage in the face of a perceived defeat. Resolve. Resourcefulness. Resilience.

Reversed Meaning

Weakened willpower. Wanting to give up. Fatigue. A lack of courage. Feeling beaten. Not being up to the challenges ahead.

Visual Description

The card shows a bandaged, armored figure standing behind a row of eight upright wands stuck into the ground while the figure grips a ninth wand. The wands have sharp branches and red tips, and red liquid pools around their bases on a rocky mound. A crescent moon, two small stars, a cloud in the upper corner, and the Roman numeral IX at the top complete the scene.

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✍️ Deck author(s): Patrick Valenza

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