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Seven of Wands

Minor Arcana · Wands

Seven of Wands

  • perseverance
  • defence
  • standing your ground
  • challenge
  • protecting territory
Element
Fire
Astrology
Mars in Leo
Yes or no
Maybe

Imagery and symbolism

A young man on a hilltop defends himself with a wand against six wands rising from below. He wears mismatched shoes.

  • high ground
  • six opposing wands
  • mismatched shoes

Upright meaning

Upright
  • perseverance
  • defence
  • standing your ground
  • challenge
  • protecting territory

You are being challenged but hold the higher ground. Stand firm for what you believe in and defend your position.

Reversed meaning

  • exhaustion
  • giving up
  • overwhelm
  • feeling attacked

Constant pressure leaves you drained and tempted to give up. Choose which battles are worth fighting.

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