Nine of Wands

Keywords

Defensiveness, strength, anticipation, vigilance, delay, past experiences, injury, waiting



Brief Description

The figure has obviously gone through a tough time: wrapped in bandages and leaning on a wand for support. This warrior has been baptized by quite a few battles. The image tells everyone that when people go through a difficult journey, they are tired and injured. Or even if there are no physical scars, their souls have been tortured. Their original defenses, open-mindedness, and trust in others are all gone, replaced only by a kind of self-respect. It reminds everyone to handle matters more carefully and stay vigilant, because harm may appear at any time. The soldier in the picture, although covered in scars, still hasn’t fallen. He stands tenaciously and never gives up.



Upright

Keywords: Quick recovery, quick adaptation, courage, bravery, fearlessness, guts, persistence, perseverance, continuous existence, maintenance, test of loyalty, test of faith, boundary, bottom line, willpower, determination, freedom, independence, perseverance
Love & Marriage: Persistence is victory, very close to the end-point, strong personality, independent, good at expressing love, stick to one’s own views, loyal to love, able to handle married life independently
Career & Studies: Encounter setbacks right after taking action, this is just a test of courage, don’t give up, persevere to the end, complete independently, rich in experience, self-motivated
Interpersonal Relationships & Wealth: There are people against you and also people supporting you, there are potential opponents, confident, independent, respect others. When facing financial challenges, stay vigilant and manage assets rationally
Others: Stay firm, believe in your own abilities, be ready to face any challenges



Reversed

Keywords: Social resources, background, struggle, effort, strive, difficult progress, laborious process, fight, struggle, defense, defensive posture, paranoia, delusion, suspicion, stubbornness, lack of patience, overconfidence, lack of independence
Love & Marriage: In the process of making efforts, already ready to give up, highly dependent, distrustful, unable to express true feelings, stubborn, having excessive expectations for love
Career & Studies: Setbacks come one after another, need to rely on a strong spirit to move forward, inner panic, lack of thinking, impulsive actions, stubborn, lack of independent thinking
Interpersonal Relationships & Wealth: Heavy responsibilities, no support, no fighting spirit, disrespect others, stubborn, overconfident. When dealing with matters, should evaluate carefully, try to start accumulating capital
Others: Re-evaluate your defensive strategies and establish a more positive attitude

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