Card of the Day for July 2 - Nine of Wands
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The Lord of Great Strength
Attribution - Moon in Sagittarius
The suit of Wands represents the
element of fire. It is the intuitive function, the libido, the
primitive life force.
Some associations are: career, creativity, energy, desire, action, intuition, sex, movement, victory, enthusiasm, confidence, competition, magic and excellence.
Nines are about nearing the end, the
final stage, dreams, courage, mastery, letting go and terminating
properly.
Rider-Waite Imagery
The suit of wands is associated with the element of fire and is
concerned with inspiration, creativity and growth. The number nine
represents completion and final effort. The main figure on this
card is a man holding a wand. There are 8 more wands behind him.
He is looking to the left (contraction & severity). He is
wearing a white headband that is slightly a skewed. He is wearing
an orange tunic, white shirt (purity), brown belt, yellow tights
and green boots. He is standing on a gray stage. There are green
mountain ranges in the background (natural limitations and
boundaries).
http://tarotjourney.net/tarot-cards/minor-arcana/wands/9-of-wands/
The Pictorial Key to the Tarot by Arthur Edward Waite (1911)
The figure leans upon his staff and has an expectant look, as if awaiting an enemy. Behind are eight other staves, erect, in orderly disposition, like a palisade.
Divinatory Meanings
Upright: The card signifies strength in opposition. If attacked, the person will meet an onslaught boldly; and his build shews, that he may prove a formidable antagonist. With this main significance there are all its possible adjuncts; delay, suspension, adjournment.
Reversed: Obstacles, adversity, calamity.
Some Additional Meanings of the Lesser Arcana
Nine. Generally speaking, a bad card.
UPRIGHT
Preparation, strategy, thinking
through possible responses.
Perseverance, strength of character, stamina.
Safety and integrity.
Determination to overcome obstacles.
Bravery in self defense.
Stopping to ponder during challenging
events. (Deviant Moon)
Devotion to duty.
A true and pure purpose.
“So far, so good”
Remember the importance of other people’s contributions.
Drawing limits, setting boundaries.
Enforced order.
A victorious position of confidence.
Learning to tell friend from foe.
Guarding oneself.
Protecting old wounds.
This is a card about being prepared, personal victory, conserving your strength.
Take care of number one – don’t let anyone walk all over you.
A reminder of other people’s contributions.
Hold on to what you believe; you have the strength.
A return to health, having a strong constitution.
Being obstinate to the point of self-sacrifice.
Messages from far away.
REVERSED
The desire to help and protect others but being barely able to look after yourself.
Caught off guard, lack of
anticipation or foresight.
Knee-jerk responses, jumping to
conclusions.
Your defenses are down.
Obstacles, adversity, confusion.
Fear of looking weak and helpless.
Finally giving up the outward appearance that things are not overwhelming.
Refusing support, having too much
pride.
"I told you so" from someone who had
offered help.
Regroup.
Feeling let down.
Rest and let someone else stand guard for awhile.
Weakness of character, being too nice.
Cowardliness.
Ill health.
Mental illness – “They’re out to get me”.
Small mindedness.
Stubborn lack of flexibility.
Giving up.
Not standing up for yourself.
Making the same mistakes again.
1. Alleged
2. Robin Wood
3. Secret
4. Magical Forest
5. Elf of Heaven
6. White Cats