Seven of Wands

The Seven of Wands shows a man wearing a green tunic standing on a hill. He is holding a club, which he is swinging to defend himself from an attack. The people in front of him are holding the other six wands, which are pointing at the man. Despite the threatening situation, he appears to be in control, and the card itself confirms this through the symbolism of the calm sky before him. The Seven of Wands indicates a moment of fighting to defend your cause, in which you must show determination but also strong character. The person depicted on the card has already won the victory depicted on the previous Six of Wands card, and now it is time to defend your position. For this reason, the Seven of Wands indicates a moment when you may face criticism or even jealousy from the community around you. However, your position is not particularly under threat, and all you need to do is to successfully and steadily fend off incoming attacks. The card portends a good plan of action, and situations that are fully under your control. The Seven of Wands is a battle against adversity, but with a very good chance of winning.

The upright Seven of Wands is a sign that you are well aware of where you are and how to defend your position. In itself, it portends a period of struggle and battle, but your strong position will make it relatively easy for you to win. However, the Seven of Wands very rarely indicates physical struggle or aggression, but more often refers to defending your rights on mental or social level. The Seven of Wands in an upright position is a card of triumph and victory not only over adversity, but also over people who have tried to undermine your point of view. For this to happen, however, you will need to show self-confidence and decisive, though perhaps unconventional, action.  The upright Seven of Wands will be a good sign if your question concerns current problems that have come your way, because it predicts a quick solution to them. Situations represented by the upright Seven of Wands are extremely dynamic and exhausting. However, your persistence will be crowned with success in all areas of life, including emotional and financial matters.

The reversed Seven of Wands foretells upcoming difficulties and problems that you can't prepare for. On the other hand, the card may also portend that for some reason you are not prepared to fight for your rights. Although you have managed to make significant progress in your life, you currently lack the perseverance to defend the position you have achieved. The obstacles ahead may be greater than you think, so when you see the Seven of Wands reversed it is important to show the determination and persistence that you currently lack. The reversed Seven of Wands can also, in certain circumstances, speak about how you are provoking others to fight, including your need for adrenaline and constant tension. The reversed Seven of Wands is also a card of inconsistency and lack of strategy in your actions, which can make your enemies gain the upper hand or even win the battle. The Seven of Wands reversed also heralds a period of criticism and judgement from society and those close to you. This card encourages you to withdraw for a while and think about your future actions. Beware of being overly aggressive and defensive.

In questions about emotional relationships the upright Seven of Wands indicates the need to set yourself a specific goal and make it happen. So if you are not currently in a relationship then you need to use all of your abilities and talents to change that. You may face competition and obstacles, but if you don't give up, you will succeed in winning someone's attention, favor and even heart. The upright Seven of Wands is a card of setting some boundaries that you need to defend. If you are in an ongoing relationship, this card is about defending the relationship from unfavorable circumstances and outsiders. They will try to undermine your relationship or even destabilize it, and it is only up to you how you manage to get out of this situation. What is certain is that you can only count on yourself at the moment and your commitment will determine the final win. The Seven of Wands in an upright position despite difficulties will be a good sign heralding success in your life which will bring you confidence. Problems may also arise within your relationship, so don't be provoked even if your partner blames you for the current state of affairs. Fight for your reasons, goals and desires and the well-being of those close to you.

In questions about relationships the reversed Seven of Wands heralds a period of conflicts with the environment. These can also affect your personal relationship, so you need to do everything you can to protect it from outside threats. The card may also indicate that your relationship doesn't have a solid foundation, so your fight for its survival may be doomed to failure. The reversed Seven of Wands also indicates that you don't want to face up to the problems ahead, allowing them to destroy your relationship. If it is the other way around, you need to show the strength and perseverance necessary to overcome life's obstacles. This task will be much easier if you face the problems that surround you together. For single people the reversed Seven of Wands portends a period of loss of self-confidence and difficulties in competing with others that may in some way overshadow your efforts. On the other hand, the reversed Seven of Wands may indicate that you are trying too hard and too fast to force your opinions or efforts on certain people. If you are not succeeding in your endeavors, try to let go for a while, or even withdraw, giving the other person space to make certain decisions for you.