Overall this is a good card, although it is associated with unpleasant situations. The minor arcan Tarot card Seven of Wands (staffs, sceptres) speaks of victory thanks to courage and determination. In this article we will look at the description and meaning in relationships of an upright and inverted card, interpretation and combination with other cards in layouts for love, health, career and work.
The Seven of Wands can mean hostility from third parties towards you.
General meaning of the Seven of Wands
Seven of Staves, the meaning of the card is problems, some serious situation, maybe someone will try to get into your personal life and become an obstacle to achieving success. You need to protect yourself, your territory from unwanted people.
- Perhaps they are trying to influence you, they are jealous of you, they are trying to take away “yours.” Seven of Wands, the meaning of the card indicates a deterioration in the situation, problems and enemies will appear, but at the same time there is an excellent probability of victory. If you have the feeling that you are losing, that your forces are too small, do not despair, the card says that superiority is on your side.
- The Seven of Staves in the reading shows a force that is trying to fool you. The card encourages you to believe in yourself, fight for your opinion, not give in and in no case betray your principles. The Seven of Scepters teaches that you need to take risks in any situation, even the most hopeless. Only by deciding on a desperate act can you achieve success.
- The Seven of Wands Tarot card signifies resilience, a cry for battle, toughness, courage and victory. Controversy, quarrel, debate, dispute, gossip, rumors, slander, debriefing, but as mentioned earlier, the one who asks is not afraid, victory is guaranteed. He has more strength and a much more advantageous position. The goal can only be achieved by putting in a huge amount of effort.
- Having looked at the layout in general and seen the cards that carry positivity, we conclude that the questioner will not be left without benefit. The situation will turn out in his favor. If there is a problem along the way, the card shows that the person has all the resources to avoid it. You need to delve into yourself and the solution will come on its own.
- Tarot card Seven of Wands, the meaning is not related to the trouble itself, but to the fact that there is a solution. You need to move forward and then you can achieve success. This road clearly leads to triumph. Now is the time to take risks, luck will clearly accompany you. All doubts and obstacles will go away. There will be no more rivalry.
There will be difficulties soon, but the problems are fleeting. Their solution is not far off. The general situation will clearly improve if there are no negative cards in the layout. A joyful victory awaits you. If negative cards are present, the Seven of Wands can mean robbery. Possible physical injury.
General description and symbolism of the 7 of Wands Tarot card
The card of Waite's Arcana deck depicts a man holding a staff and fighting off six enemies. Although his opponents are not depicted on the map, their number can be judged by the presence of staves. The hero is clearly fighting with someone. But it looks like he fights playfully, without excessive effort, but to win he will have to show courage and endurance.
Other names of the Arcana:
- Seven of Staves;
- Seven of Scepters;
- Seven of Maces;
- Lord of Valor.
Description and plot of the map
Rider-Waite Tarot, 1910
To fully understand the meaning of this card, consider the classic Rider-Waite deck. The 7 of Wands card depicts a young man holding a staff in his hand, standing firmly on the top of a mountain and fighting with a whole squad of enemies. His opponents are located below the hero, that is, they are obviously in a more losing position.
The young man fights without fear, he has enough strength, his internal resources are not exhausted. The guy is in control of the whole situation, there is no feeling of threat, but to defeat the enemies you need to show courage and valor.
Interpretation of symbols
Each fragment of the image on the map contains some kind of internal meaning. Let's take a closer look.
The Arcana depicts a man fighting off opponents. Interpretation of the situation - a person has set a goal and feels resistance; it is necessary to show the qualities of a warrior, since opponents are ready to prevent the achievement of the plan.
The hero's pose - his stance shows dexterity, courage, bravery, a complete lack of fear of enemies and difficulties.
The position of the young man on a hill - since the enemies were lower than the guy, the Arcanum indicates an advantageous position, superiority, success, victory in battle.
Different shoes on the hero's feet. The boot symbolizes protection from the bites of low-lying creatures, the shoe symbolizes civilized life.
Yellow and green colors in clothing represent fertility and growth, novelty, justified hopes, but at the same time immaturity and false ambitions.
Blue sky - carefree and pure, clear consciousness.
Personal Description
This is a card of courage, determination, readiness to face conflict situations, confidence, and success. The Seven of Wands convinces us that our choice is correct. It happens that one person can change the world. This card brings resistance to the world. Protecting your interests, perhaps getting rid of unnecessary people. A person is ready to demolish all obstacles on the way; he is not afraid of rivals. No problems will cause serious losses.
Positive features
A person feels that he is superior to others mentally, financially, professionally. Sometimes such people deliberately choose an environment inferior to themselves. They like to be in the center and attract attention. Such people want to lead the people, to be a leader, a leader. They feel smarter than others.
Sometimes the Seven of Wands Tarot shows a person who believes that he can handle everything on his own. For example, he can rely on physical training and combat skills. He leaves the choice to himself. His decision is law. The last word is his.
The person is a professional in solving complex problems. Although he usually calls them himself. A situation of stagnation is common for him. Problems are stacked on the shelf. But then he solves them quite quickly.
Although here we can also talk about a person who considers competition and risk to be business as usual. The man is brave, this is his strength. He does not lose his sense of control, does not feel confused in the face of danger. He has no fear in defending his opinion. Doesn't like sycophancy. He's a leader.
Negative traits
A person is like a hurricane, demolishing everything that comes his way. This is a real kamikaze. First he will do it, then he will think. He simply doesn't take pressure. Fright is not for him. Such a person brings fear to the leaders. If he rebels, there will be no turning back. He can convince anyone to follow him. The card shows a stubborn person who does not intend to leave his position.
On a deeper level
The Seven of Wands shows how a person rises, confidently and steadily, walking alone. This is his ascent to Everest, where the path is not so easy. He is a pioneer. Goes up according to its own purpose. The man is alone, not because he is a hermit. This path is only for him. There is a struggle between body and soul in it. A person is not afraid of a challenge; he willingly throws himself into the abyss of passions.
He has strength, impulsiveness, he is a man of action. He always knows which direction to take, his courage brings success. He gives it his all. The way back is closed for him, there is nowhere to return, and if he betrays his principles, for him it is equal to death. Any movement, small deceit in one’s beliefs is definitely a failure. Man is like a phoenix; he is also reborn from the ashes.
The Third Decade of Leo shows determination, courage, reliability. A person is capable of hard work in order to achieve success. It's a matter of energy and balance. This will help you achieve what you want for yourself. Mars rules here. He says: a person has the qualities of a leader, he is able to force anyone to work for the common good.
He is very demanding. A person understands life, understands its laws, values reason above everything else. A person requires comfort, but moderate. The planets show a person - a warrior. He is ready to go against ten, and at the same time there is no fear in him.
Health
Direct position
The fortuneteller runs the risk of catching an infection or catching a cold, but his immune system will quickly cope with the problem. It is necessary to reinforce the body's strength with vitamins, restoratives, a proper daily routine and a healthy diet.
Inverted position
A weak immune system is unable to resist external threats. You need to take care of your health urgently. Particular attention should be paid to the state of the endocrine system; perhaps health problems are associated with hormonal disorders.
The meaning of the Seven of Wands in various layouts
For career and work
This card promises success mainly for single projects, or those where a small number of people work together to pave the way.
The Seven of Wands encourages you to defend your own plans and interests. The card says that a person is confident in the correctness of his opinion, is ready to overcome all obstacles, and believes in his own strength. This is a victory card, despite the “boulders” along the way. Social success is not superfluous here either. The energy coming from the card indicates shows, spectacles, and various creative achievements. Entrepreneurship is channeled into all sorts of projects related to creativity, organizing shows, and show business. Musical success, theater, art.
The card can talk about an upcoming competition, performance, debate. You will have to defend your opinion from others. It also means negotiations, conferences, thesis defense, and passing exams. In these cases, the Seven of Wands is a good sign for the questioner.
Now you need to quickly prepare for changes in plans, you may need to get rid of something, but the card brings success for business. It is quite possible to maintain your position. Fulfilling an important mission, expanding boundaries, going beyond the usual. Excitement, problem solving. Happiness is achieved through courage.
The Seven of Wands shows that a person has chosen a path in his or her area of life. He took a leadership position there. Controls it. He works hard for success. With every effort, you can achieve a lot. The card speaks of climbing the career ladder.
Various confrontations are possible, but the chance of emerging victorious is very high. There is a need to protect your name. Cunning, gossip in the team. A person can overcome all this.
The most interesting meaning of the card is its connection with the occult sciences. Here one can see a strong passion, or even work in the field of esotericism.
For finances and property
Seven of Wands Tarot, the meaning of the card brings profit and benefit. It corresponds to commerce and trade. Also in the old days, the map was interpreted as a sign of treasure. In the modern world, everything comes down to profit. But to get it you need to try, work hard. Although the profit here will not be so great.
For love and relationships
Often the Seven of Wands Tarot meaning in a relationship indicates a difficult period in the life of a couple. Most likely, a threat looms over your feelings, they need to be saved. We are talking about confrontation here. Perhaps this is not a tangible, not ostentatious, but an internal battle. The person has the opinion that he is now in trouble. At the same time, he understands that everything now depends on him. He must overcome the threat of a breakup.
A person is an owner by nature. And here he feels leadership over his partner. It doesn’t matter what kind of relationship it is: lovers, people in marriage, just in a relationship, a person believes that his partner depends on him (morally, financially).
If we turn again to the drawing, the interpretation looks like this: the questioner has gathered all his power to save his love. She's clearly in danger here. He intends to act decisively and persistently in defending “his own”, defending his rights. Things get tense here. It feels like a challenge to a duel. The person is in a restless state.
The card carries the meaning that someone is attacking his union (relatives, admirers, envious people and many others). But the Seven of Wands indicates an excellent chance of victory - preserving the relationship. It is better not to take the initiative, but to build a defense and break up all attacks. It is believed that this attitude is the best for harmony in relationships.
If a person is lonely, then the card says that everything is in his hands. But he refuses intimacy on principle. He voluntarily wanders through life alone, not allowing the opposite sex into his soul. Whether this is the right choice can be seen by looking at the other cards.
The person is selfish and relies only on himself. And inside his consciousness he is ready to defend only himself. He's a professional in rejection. Walling off is for him. Once again there is a sense of superiority here. He does not see worthy partners for himself. Or he sees a threat to the security of his way of life. A person is trying to protect himself. Fighting for his peace of mind.
In marriage, the Seven of Wands has a double meaning:
- A marriage without feelings, no peace, misunderstanding. The spouses have no spiritual connection.
- A person shows loyalty, perseverance, and does not give in to temptation, in particular if there are cards nearby that show temptation. The husband or wife did not fall into sin and were able to overcome this scourge.
You need to turn to neighboring cards for a clearer vision.
For health status
Health may be poor, but this is temporary. Good immunity card. But if the Seven of Wands is reversed, then everything is exactly the opposite. Frequent illnesses and some serious disorders are possible. Susceptibility to stress, neurological diseases.
Love and relationships
Straight position
The meaning of the 7 Tarot Wands in relationships - at the moment the union is under threat, the strength of the relationship is being tested, external interference in the affairs of the couple, the struggle to save the marriage, the threat of breakup.
Relationships need to be saved; the fortuneteller must mobilize all his strength to protect love. During this difficult period for the couple, the feelings of both partners are strained to the limit, someone will have to make concessions in order to preserve the union.
To a lonely person, the card says that he is unconsciously protecting himself from all potential partners, avoiding close relationships, and closing himself off to the opposite sex. He is self-sufficient, used to living alone and relies only on himself.
Reversed position
Relationships are subject to negative external influences. This could be a rival or rival trying to break up a strong couple. It could also be close relatives, friends or even colleagues who quarrel partners and turn them against each other.
Council of the Seven of Wands
Go forward and don't turn back. Know how to protect yourself. Fight without even thinking about giving up. Stand up for oneself. Get rid of indecision and doubt. If the situation is hopeless, boldly go into battle. You cannot give up your beliefs; fighting for the truth is the right option. It takes hard work, no need to worry about fears, no need to think about disappointments and obstacles. Choose the right strategy and maintain your opinion. Be true to yourself.
In the old days, they believed that if this card came up, then it was time to take a chance. You need to gather all your strength and go to the end, overcoming all obstacles. There may be many trials, they are not easy, but fate will put everything in place.
The Seven of Wands warns against scandals; now is not the time for heroism. The time to take yours has not yet come. At this moment, priorities are important. The main thing is not to make a mistake and decide to do the right thing. The main thing is not to waste your strength just like that, to nowhere. Perhaps leadership is not real now.
That is, everything seems to be nearby, but on the other hand it is only an appearance. A rebellion is possible at any moment. You can't be deceived. You need to think carefully, perhaps back down. It’s better to save up your strength to achieve the next step.
Interpretation when characterizing personality
Straight position
A person under the influence of the Seven of Scepters is bold and self-confident. He, without hesitation, fights for his own ideals and values. Often, especially in a negative environment, the card shows a certain proud person who, because of his success, imagines himself superior to others and demonstrates this in any case.
Inverted position
A person is often weak-willed, does not know how to solve difficulties that arise on his own, and gives in to obstacles. Another type of person in this card is a person who provokes conflicts and resolves them himself.
The meaning of a reversed card
Some argue that the moment for action has come. Let there be not the best outcome, but at least some movement. Now is the time when it is better to choose the bad before it turns into terrible. Due to fear, doubt, and too much thinking, there is a possibility of loss (including financial loss).
In love one can see oppression, scandals, divorce. Here everything goes to one thing: the person himself did not show determination and lost everything. This is powerlessness when others push on it.
The Seven of Wands reversed shows lack of concentration, frivolity, and unwillingness to deal with problems. But if a person makes an effort, it will save him.
The card shows that there is no self-confidence. Waste of energy, wrong choice of path and prioritization. There is no force here that goes ahead, the person is confused, has lost the right path, has lost ground from under him, has lost his strength. He lost faith in his cause. The talent was wasted, the inspiration left him.
In the old days, the card was interpreted as follows: awkward situations, unwanted meetings, forced communication. The questioner acts as a victim, fear, confusion. Slander, harassment and betrayal. Sometimes there is an interpretation: conflicts are weakening, gradually disappearing.
Inner meaning of the card
The sacred meaning of the 7 of Wands shows that a great power is hidden inside a person, willpower, which must be manifested in the current situation; it is time to awaken and strengthen it. It is necessary to take decisive action, the manifestation of which should be visible in all aspects of life.
Waite's deck clearly shows the presence of tests on the path to victory. A young man is fighting with someone.
The hero has nowhere to retreat, and accordingly there is no way back, there is no time for doubts or hesitations. So the need to fight is obvious.
The hero does not notice his enemies. All that can be seen in front of him are staves pointed at him. The meaning of the image is such that for the hero it makes no difference whether the enemies in front of him are visible (real) or fictitious - internal fears, invented obstacles, doubts in one’s abilities. It doesn’t matter what form the enemy takes, the main thing is that victory will be easy, because the person has a more advantageous position, he is already at the top, so the whole situation is in his favor, and victory will not be long in coming.
Moreover, the enemies are located below, as if in a pit, so getting closer to the main character who is offering resistance will be an impossible task for the opponents. The lasso indicates success, but to achieve the goal you will have to fight, which increases the price of victory.
Combined with other cards
How is the Seven of Wands interpreted in combination with other cards:
- With the Priestess - hidden aggression;
- With the Hierophant - matchmaking, marriage;
- With the Hanged Man - arrogance, voice of the people, oppositionist;
- With the Moon - a lie;
- With the Five of Wands – adds strength to the meaning of the battle;
- With the Nine of Wands - defending your opinion;
- With the Five of Swords - duality;
- With the Two of Pentacles - the instigator;
- With the Three of Pentacles - huge quarrels;
- Inverted to the right of the Three of Cups - fire (according to the ancient meaning).
Interpretation when fortune telling a question and situation
Straight position
Direct lasso 7 Posokhov says that a person is able to independently solve problems of any complexity. He also knows how to wisely use failures to his advantage. Thanks to a strong inner core and self-confidence, such people are not afraid of difficulties and easily overcome intrapersonal conflicts and help others in resolving disputes.
Inverted position
The person himself is the culprit of his failures. This is partly a consequence of his loser psychology, which can easily be turned to his advantage if he works on his own shortcomings and past mistakes. But a negative influence of the environment on the situation cannot be ruled out.
