Seven of Wands
Secret whisperHold the high ground; one brave stance outlasts six doubts.
Upright meaning
Upright keywordsperseverance, defending your position, challenge, conviction
You are being challenged, but you hold the high ground. Stay confident and defend what you believe in.
Reversed meaning
Reversed keywordsoverwhelm, giving up, defensiveness, exhaustion
You feel overwhelmed or under attack from every side. Choose which battles are worth fighting and let the rest go.
About the suit of Wands
Wands belong to Fire: will, passion, ambition, creativity and work you care about. They speak of energy and action, of what you want and how boldly you go after it.
Reading the Sevens of the tarot
Sevens test you: reflection, assessment, temptation and standing firm.
In Waite’s own words (1910)
From A. E. Waite, The Pictorial Key to the Tarot, public domain. Original English text.
Divinatory meaning: It is a card of valour, for, on the surface, six are attacking one, who has, however, the vantage position. On the intellectual plane, it signifies discussion, wordy strife; in business--negotiations, war of trade, barter, competition. It is further a card of success, for the combatant is on the top and his enemies may be unable to reach him.
Reversed: Perplexity, embarrassments, anxiety. It is also a caution against indecision.
The picture
A young man on a craggy eminence brandishing a staff; six other staves are raised towards him from below.
