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Nine of Wands

Nine of Wands

Tarot card of the Minor Arcana

The Nine of Wands is a Minor Arcana tarot card.

Nine of Wands from the Rider–Waite tarot deck

Tarot cards are used throughout much of Europe to play tarot card games.[1] In English-speaking countries, where the games are largely unknown, tarot cards came to be utilized primarily for divinatory purposes.[1][2]

Divinatory purposes

This card depicts a figure, weary from battle yet prepared to fight on. Order, discipline and an unassailable position. Any opposition will be defeated. Courage in the face of attack or adversity and a stability that cannot be removed. Good health.

Dignified or reversed – Lack or inability to give and take. Projects pursued that are destined to fail because of their impractical nature. Delays and disarray. Card could indicate possible poor or ill health. A secure position that is no longer. Personality flaws may, in fact, be stepping-stones to the throne of harmony.

Key meanings

The key meanings of the Nine of Wands:[3]

  • Afraid
  • Cautious
  • Defensive
  • Impermanent security
  • Inner strength
  • Persistence
  • Resilience

Astrological correspondence

The Nine of Wands is associated to the Moon in Sagittarius.[4]

References

  1. [1]
    Dummett, Michael (1980). The Game of Tarot. Gerald Duckworth and Company Ltd. ISBN 0-7156-1014-7.
  2. [2]
    Huson, Paul, (2004) Mystical Origins of the Tarot: From Ancient Roots to Modern Usage, Vermont: Destiny Books, ISBN 0-89281-190-0 Mystical Origins of the Tarot Archived 2007-09-27 at the Wayback Machine
  3. [3]
    Trusted Tarot (2010) Nine of Wands
  4. [4]
    Astrology and Tarot correspondences for the Minor Arcana
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