Tarot Cards Meanings - The Suit of Wands - The Five of Wands - Meaning

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The Five of WandsBasic Meaning

Upright - Problems and possibly upheaval that simply cannot be avoided. Minor irritations may also occur, but whatever the circumstances, i.e. tests, opposition, trouble strife; great mental agility; the use of one's inner mental resources will be needed to triumph. Success can be achieved but only through relentless hard work.

Key Words: Trials and tribulations, irritations, clashes and some conflicts, change.


Ill Dignified or Reversed - Trickery, deception, defeat, some upset. Litigation and legal wrangles that could be avoided. Spiteful conversation and unnecessary competitiveness.

Key Words: Avoidable legal wrangles, unsettled business practices.

The Five of Wands meaning and symbolism in detail.

The Five of Wands Card illustration.


The Suit of Wands.