Tarot · Minor Arcana · Wands
Nine of Wands
- tenacity
- last stretch
- resilience
- almost there
Key facts
- Arcana
- Minor Arcana
- Suit
- Wands
- Number
- 9
- Numerology
- 9 (The Completion: fullness, readiness, ripeness)
- Keywords
- tenacity, last stretch, resilience, almost there
Nine of Wands upright
The Nine of Wands shows you standing despite the marks of the road, still holding on. You’ve been through a lot, and part of you would love to give up, right before the end. And yet you’re closer to the finish than you think; your tenacity hasn’t been in vain. Grant yourself a breath, then push on a little further, the finish line is right there.
Nine of Wands reversed
Reversed, the Nine of Wands speaks of a guard that has turned into a wall, out of fear of being hurt again. By always protecting yourself, you may end up cut off from the help that could ease your load. You don’t have to carry it all alone, nor stay forever on the defensive. Set one wand down, let a little support in; your strength doesn’t need to exhaust itself to be real.
A question to sit with
Where are you holding firm out of habit when a little rest or help would lighten you?
Frequently asked questions about Nine of Wands
- What does Nine of Wands mean upright?
- The Nine of Wands shows you standing despite the marks of the road, still holding on. You’ve been through a lot, and part of you would love to give up, right before the end. And yet you’re closer to the finish than you think; your tenacity hasn’t been in vain. Grant yourself a breath, then push on a little further, the finish line is right there.
- What does Nine of Wands mean reversed?
- Reversed, the Nine of Wands speaks of a guard that has turned into a wall, out of fear of being hurt again. By always protecting yourself, you may end up cut off from the help that could ease your load. You don’t have to carry it all alone, nor stay forever on the defensive. Set one wand down, let a little support in; your strength doesn’t need to exhaust itself to be real.