Seven of Wands Meaning
Rider-Waite tarot
The card's advice: You don't have to answer every piece of criticism; be sure of where you stand and put your energy into the real work.
Seven of Wands Upright Meaning
The figure in the Seven of Wands defends his own staff from higher ground against six others — a moment when you need to protect the position or point of view you've earned. You may have rivals or critics, but you hold the advantage; you just need to stand your ground.
Seven of Wands Reversed Meaning
The Seven of Wands reversed describes a defense running out of steam, or giving in under pressure. You may be worn out from constantly having to prove yourself. If you've lost faith in yourself, rebuilding it has to come first.
Seven of Wands in Love
You may need to protect your relationship from outside pressure — family approval, comments from your social circle, or the shadow of an old flame. This relationship is worth fighting for; move forward without compromising your stance, but also without getting defensive for no reason.
Seven of Wands Career & Money Meaning
You're in a period where you have to defend your position, your ideas or the success you've achieved — there may be rivals or criticism, but the advantage is yours. Trust yourself, because that high ground wasn't easy to reach; don't give it up now.
Card Facts
- Arcana
- Minor Arcana
- Suit
- Wands · 7
- Element
- Fire
- Yes / No
- Upright: Maybe · Reversed: No
In the Minor Arcana, the suit of Wands covers energy, passion, creativity and initiative; Seven of Wands reads that theme through a concrete situation in everyday life.
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Other Cards in the Suit of Wands
- AAce of Wands
- 2Two of Wands
- 3Three of Wands
- 4Four of Wands
- 5Five of Wands
- 6Six of Wands
- 8Eight of Wands
- 9Nine of Wands
- 10Ten of Wands
- Page of Wands
- Knight of Wands
- Queen of Wands
- King of Wands