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Five of Wands
Minor Arcana · Wands

Five of Wands

Element · fireNumerology · 5will, creativity, momentum

The friction of many wills — competition, healthy struggle, the cost of unaligned effort.

The image

Five figures wield wands in chaotic mock combat.

Five of Wands upright meaning

Upright, the Five of Wands points to competition, tension, lively disagreement, rivalry.

  • competition
  • tension
  • lively disagreement
  • rivalry

Five of Wands reversed meaning

Reversed, the Five of Wands leans toward resolution, alignment found, stepping out of the fray.

  • resolution
  • alignment found
  • stepping out of the fray

Frequently asked questions

What does the Five of Wands tarot card mean?
The friction of many wills — competition, healthy struggle, the cost of unaligned effort.
What does the Five of Wands mean upright?
Upright, the Five of Wands points to competition, tension, lively disagreement, rivalry.
What does the Five of Wands mean reversed?
Reversed, the Five of Wands leans toward resolution, alignment found, stepping out of the fray.

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