Seven of Wands
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Upright Meaning
You may be under challenge, from circumstances, from others, from your own doubts, and the question is whether what you're defending is worth defending. The Seven of Wands says yes, but it also asks you to be strategic. Holding your ground takes energy, so make sure you're spending it on the right things.
Reversed Meaning
The pressure has become too much, or you're retreating from something worth standing for. Sometimes giving way is wise, and sometimes it's just tiredness in disguise. Which is this?
Seven of Wands in love
Single? The Seven of Wands asks you to hold on to your standards. Someone persistent is not automatically someone right for you, so don't lower the bar because they keep pushing.
In a relationship, you may need to protect your bond from outside opinions, like a critical friend or a family member who meddles. Stand up for what the two of you have built.
Drew it reversed? See the Seven of Wands reversed in love below.
Seven of Wands as feelings
As feelings, they feel protective of you and maybe a little defensive. They respect how you stand up for yourself.
Seven of Wands in career and money
CareerAt work, your position is being challenged, maybe by a competitor or a colleague who wants your role, but you have the high ground. Mars in Leo gives you the nerve to defend your ideas.
MoneyFinancially, protect what you have earned. Say no to pressure to lend, co-sign or spend on someone else's terms.
Is the Seven of Wands a yes or no card?
Leaning yes, if you are willing to defend it, because the Seven of Wands holds the high ground.
Ask your own yes or no question →Seven of Wands as advice
Hold your ground, even if you feel unprepared. You don't need everything in order to be right about this.
What are you defending out of genuine conviction, and what are you defending out of stubbornness?
What the Seven of Wands card shows
A man stands on higher ground holding a wand across his body to fend off six wands thrusting up at him from below. He wears mismatched shoes, as if he had to rush into the fight without getting ready. His footing is strong even though he is outnumbered, which is why the card is about courage and standing up for yourself.
Astrology and symbolism
- Arcana
- Minor
- Suit
- Wands
- Element
- Fire
- Astrology
- Mars in Leo
Seven of Wands rules one ten-day decan of Leo and is associated with Mars in Leo. Read more about Leo.
Wands are the suit of Fire. They describe drive, inspiration and the projects you pour yourself into. A reading full of Wands is about action and momentum.
Sevens are about testing: reflection, assessment and holding your position.
The suit of Wands
Seven of Wands questions
Is the Seven of Wands a good card?
Mostly, yes. The Seven of Wands is one of the more welcome cards to draw, bringing perseverance, defensiveness, conviction and holding ground. Reversed, that same energy can slip into giving up, overwhelm, excessive caution and yielding, so the cards around it still matter.
What does the Seven of Wands reversed mean in love?
Reversed in love, the Seven of Wands shows being worn down by constant defending, or giving in just to keep the peace. Ask yourself honestly whether this fight is still worth having.
What zodiac sign is the Seven of Wands?
Leo. The Seven of Wands covers one ten-day stretch of Leo season, ruled by Mars, and as a card of Wands it belongs to Fire.
Is the Seven of Wands yes or no?
Leaning yes. Drawn upright, the Seven of Wands leans toward yes, and reversed it leans toward no.
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