defenseperseverancechallengecourageholding your ground
Meaning of Seven of Wands
The Seven of Wands shows a figure on high ground defending their position against several wands that challenge them. It announces a challenge in which you must hold your ground: you have the advantage of the higher place, but you must persevere. Believe in what you defend and do not give up.
“I defend what I believe in with courage and perseverance.”
Seven of Wands reversed
exhaustiongiving upfeeling overwhelmedabandoning the fightyielding ground
Reversed, the Seven of Wands shows the tiredness of defending: you feel overwhelmed, doubt whether it is worth continuing or yield ground out of exhaustion. It is time to check whether that battle is still yours or whether it is better to let it go.
Themes it touches
- Defense. Holding your position in the face of opposition.
- Perseverance. Resisting even when the challenge drags on.
- Courage. Standing up from conviction.
Symbols on the card
the figure on high ground · the defending wand · the six attacking wands · the mismatched shoes.
| Element | Fire |
|---|---|
| Number | 7 |
| Planet | Mars |
| Zodiac | Leo |
| Rune | Eihwaz - firm endurance |
| Chakra | Solar Plexus |
