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This card tells us to keep going, and that our best efforts will pay off. We can always count on the Nine of Wands to show up for us when it matters most.
The Nine of Wands Tarot Card Description
The Nine of Wands embodies perseverance and the courage to keep going, even when things get tough. Think about those times when, at the end of an unbelievably tough day, it feels like you’ve gone through an entire journey. What’s important is that you survived. You may feel worn out, but you made it through.
Keywords
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Upright: Perseverance, endurance, resilience
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Reversed: Giving up, exhaustion, overwhelm
Celestial Influence
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Planet/Zodiac: Sagittarius
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Card Number and Arcana: IX (Minor Arcana)
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Element: Fire
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Crystal: Garnet - try holding garnet while meditating to enhance your focus and inner strength.
The Nine of Wands Upright
In the upright position, the Nine of Wands symbolizes resilience and inner strength. It suggests that you have faced numerous challenges and setbacks along your journey, but you have refused to give up.
The Nine of Wands encourages you to draw upon your inner resources and keep pushing forward. You have proven your resilience time and time again, and now is not the time to falter. Trust in your ability to overcome adversity, knowing that each challenge you conquer only makes you stronger.
The Nine of Wands Reversed
When the Nine of Wands appears reversed, it's a sign that we may be feeling overwhelmed or burnt out. It encourages us to take a step back and prioritize self-care, so we can recharge and regain our strength.
Mantra: I find strength in resilience.
References
The Way of Tarot | Alejandro Jodorowsky, Archive.org
The Marseille Tarot Revealed A Complete Guide to Symbolism, Meanings & Methods | Yoav Ben-Dov
The Pictorial Key to the Tarot | Arthur Edward Waite
Disclaimer
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By: Sydney Garden
Sydney is a skilled writer and editor at Anahana with a diverse educational and professional background. Sydney received her BA (Honors) in Communications from Toronto Metropolitan University and is furthering her education by pursuing her MSc in Human Resource Management at the University of Stirling.