Five of Wands

“Gather strength in darkness. Wait for your enemies to eliminate each other and stand unscathed.”

Vision

The circus cargo truck is packed with fearsome creatures, crammed together in a tight space. With just a piece of cloth and a bundle of ropes, all conflicts retreat to obscurity.

Message

I want to portray the most negative aspect of this card: a dilemma of chaos, where individual voices are drowned out by the cacophony. Even the wise struggle to make sound decisions given jumbled information. The line between virtue and hypocrisy blurs. People ignore their common enemy, turning against one another instead. No one is immune to this turbulent ordeal. Vicious competition ensnares all. The cage’s interior is covered by a cloth, implying that these struggles are more likely to happen in darkness. All we can do in moments like this is holding onto our resolve, like the hand reaching out from under the cloth. Trust your abilities and creativity wholly. Wait for the right time and opportunity.

Keywords

competition | disarray | chaotic magnetic field | law of the jungle | hidden conflicts | no standouts