Five of Wands

To gain a more complete understanding of the Five of Wands, an overview of the suit and number is provided first. 

Overview of the Wands

Aliases: Sticks, Staves, Rods, Batons

Element: Fire

Zodiac: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius

Playing Card Suit: Clubs

Class:  Peasantry

Rules: The Spirit

The Wands rule the spirit, especially issues of creativity and energy. 

By spirit, we mean that the meaning of each Tarot card in this suit may rule issues of a deep level, connected to drive, purpose or even faith.

Connected with the element of Fire, this suit rules the Zodiac Fire signs of Aries, Leo and Sagittarius.

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The Wands is the Tarot suit most often connected with issues related to creativity, spirituality and energy.

When you read these Tarot cards, keep in mind that their Tarot definition can change in meaning. 

Tarot cards will be interpreted differently according to the cards around them in a Tarot spread.

When learning the definition of Tarot cards, look at the cards individually and as part of the Tarot layout. 

If you're just learning to read Tarot cards, use the position in the Tarot layout as well as the meanings to guide you. 

And never forget to listen to your gut instinct, even if it means the changing the official definition slightly.

Synopsis of the Fives

Five is the number of rebellion and change. Where Four gave us the rules, Five is where we decide to break them regardless of consequences.

These are the battles that are fought to break old habits and create new changes. Five will shake us up and force us to strive for progress.

The four main elements of Earth, Air, Fire and Water are complemented by the fifth, Spirit.

While Five isn't comfortable, the hard times will be overcome and positive changes eventually welcomed.

Upright Tarot Card Meaning:

Competitive challenges are part of the Five of Wands. 

There are struggles and tests which may seem like a game sometimes and a fiery battle at others.

The end result is a better product or ideas. These battles are just part of the process of challenging the old to create the new.

Peaceful sharing of ideas? No way! Arguments will be common and it may be hard to hold you temper in check.

Just remember that the Five of Wands has a purpose behind the words.

                                                

Reversed Tarot Card Meaning:

When the Five of Wands is reversed, legal issues or disputes are likely looming on the horizon.

Any resolution to the legal problems will be the result of a lot of negotiation and understanding.

Internal conflicts will frustrate and it seems there is no easy solution to these problems.

While these trials can seem insurmountable, conclusion may be close at hand.

Tarot Card Keywords:

arguments, conflicts, testing circumstances, forging new ideas, creating new products, power struggles, mastering yourself, sharing viewpoints, litigation, court battles, negotiation, inner conflict, anger, possible resolution 

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