The Five of Wands represents struggles, competition and conflict, internal and external. It means challenges to test resilience, adaptability and communication skills.
Five of Wands Card Description
Five people holding wands, looking like they are in chaos rather than harmony. The crossed wands mean clashing personalities and unresolved tension, the scattered wands mean disorganisation and competing interests. The rough terrain means a tough journey ahead, the open sky means opportunities for solutions.
Key Symbols:
- Five people in conflict: Rivalry
- Wands in motion: Chaotic ideas and goals.
- Gold details: Stakes tied to success and wealth.
- Rough terrain: Obstacles and challenges.
- Varied clothing colours: Different viewpoints and personalities.
The Five of Wands Upright Meaning:
Upright means healthy competition, personal growth through struggle and challenges that sharpen problem solving skills. External conflicts may arise in relationships or career but internal battles may come from indecision or self doubt. Embrace these struggles to build resilience and clarity.
Love & Relationships: In relationships this card means arguments, clashes or competition for attention. For singles it may mean rivals for the same person’s attention. Communication is key to resolve disputes.
Money & Career: In career, the Five of Wands means competition, tension or financial stress. Success may mean addressing rivalries and resolving conflicts ahead of time.
Health: Overcome health challenges through determination and perseverance. Victory over illness is possible but unresolved issues will linger if ignored.
Spirituality: The card means internal struggles on a spiritual level, self reflection and personal growth. Spiritual clarity will emerge by addressing inner turmoil.
Reversed Meaning: When reversed the Five of Wands means resolution of conflicts, cooperation and less tension. Avoid arguments and compromise to restore harmony.
Key Combinations of Five of Wands Tarot Card:
- With The Emperor: Leadership conflicts and power struggles.
- With The Three of Cups: Competition and celebration.
- With The High Priestess: Insight into current conflicts.
- With The Wheel of Fortune: Unexpected challenges.
- With The Hanged Man: Need to change perspective.
- With Ace of Pentacles: Struggle to achieve material success.
- With Seven of Cups: Confusion amidst opportunities.
Is it a Yes or No Card?
The Five of Wands is neutral. Answer depends on the question, often no for love questions.
Overall
Embrace the struggle. Grow. Evolve. Whatever. Love. Career. Health. Spirituality. Confront challenges.
