
Minor Arcana · Wands
Five of Wands
- conflict
- competition
- disagreement
- tension
- rivalry
- Element
- Fire
- Astrology
- Saturn in Leo
- Yes or no
- No
Imagery and symbolism
Five young men brandish wands in a chaotic mock battle, each seemingly fighting his own fight.
- five wands
- mock battle
- disorder
Upright meaning
Upright- conflict
- competition
- disagreement
- tension
- rivalry
Clashing egos and competing ideas create friction. Healthy competition can push you forward if you avoid conflict for its own sake.
Reversed meaning
- avoiding conflict
- resolution
- inner conflict
- tension release
Conflict is winding down, or you are avoiding a confrontation that may need to happen. Seek common ground instead of suppressing tension.
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