Wands/Clubs
Soul Choices Between Will & Pleasure
Zodiac Association: Aries, Sagittarius and Leo
Physical Body Associations: The Wands make up the 'Area of Soul', the upper left side of the Tree of Life, the head, neck, and shoulder.
Astrological Associations: The head-hair, face, eyes, upper teeth, lips, neck, back, spine, adrenal glands, liver, hips, thighs, sciatic nerve and liver.
2 of Wands (Clubs)
Wands are always going in new directions! There are negotiations going on. You are off to a good start on something, but are having to wait for results of some kind. This may be making you nervous. More information may be necessary. Take your excessive energy and wrap up loose ends. This would the perfect time to prove your talent and maturity in being able to handle a large project or task. You may even be making plans to travel, cruise or perhaps are expecting a shipment over seas. Is there someone far away, you are thinking of, that to be with would cause conflict? Whatever the situation, there may be mixed feelings about showing the world your potential. The 2 of Wands suggests that you will get what you have worked for, but not without suffering. For example, you may lose 100 pounds, but it may change your relationship in a way you did not expect. You may have power, wealth and good fortune, but still not find contentment. In fact, you may receive a nasty surprise! There may be money problems or you may not receive some support you were promised. Emotions may, indeed, run high because of unexpected obstacles. A partnership or marriage could break up due to a difference in morals or values. Bide your time and keep your eyes open. Our passions can blind us.
3 of Wands (Clubs)
You are probably feeling pretty confident about who you are and how you want to present yourself to the world. Even though your ships have not quite come in, you have either established a solid foundation for your undertaking or soon will. You have established yourself as being able to handle a project or enterprise through strength of will. Wands often deal with talents and commerce, but can represent any endeavor you have undertaken in an effort to produce a desired result. Previously, you planted some seeds and they are now beginning to sprout. Things are beginning to take shape. You may soon receive recognition through promotion, reward or financial gain. All manner of communications should go in your favor at this time. People may be giving you positive advice, replacing any previous nay-sayers. Good news is likely. Still, there may be someone, whose help you may need, out to oppose you in some way and trying to keep you down. Go over all of your ideas. Make sure your plans are realistic. And, don't be afraid of your dreams, success or going after what you deserve!
4 of Wands (Clubs)
For the moment, everything is finally surfacing positively for you, especially with home and family. The 4 of Wands is a positive card and says you can relax for a bit. Foundations for peace, prosperity and harmony have been laid. Finances are in better shape, or soon will be, and you may be enjoying success with projects and creative endeavors. Are you getting married? Moving to the country? Putting down roots, buying a house or property? You may be even be divorcing and embarking on a whole new way of life in a more positive way. This may be a time of holidays, reunions, traditional get togethers and celebrations. You may be celebrating in a more quiet and inward way. It is a time of sharing good fortune with others. Those in gardening or agriculture should reap a good harvest. Whatever the situation, it is one of satisfaction and comfort where you can show the world who you are without fear. Even when this card is reversed it is positive. It just means that you may be holding back a bit or that a few continuing problems are in the way of you being able to recognize your own progress. Perhaps there has been an ending that you were not prepared for, an engagement or another occasion called off. This may be leaving you feeling insecure. It's OK. You are on the right path and there are still things to celebrate!
5 of Wands (Clubs)
The 5 of Wands is all about proving one's self. It is not so much about winning as it is about seeing who can best the other most creatively. There is something that requires some sort of competition. You may be working together with others to see a particular goal through or perhaps of trying to figure out what is going to work, or fit, in this situation. You are going to have to try harder to hold on to your point of view or what you have. You may be in the middle of power struggles, which may include mind games. You may have to come up with new approaches in order to come out in the lead. You may even have to have to prove your skill, ability or superiority and go up against someone in authority. This is not usually a physical fight, but more one of territoriality based on raging hormone levels. Perhaps it's just a troublesome instigator driving you nuts, but it is the kind of annoyance that makes you want to snap at someone. There may even be litigations over disputes. Challenges may be completely unwelcome and well beyond your ability or preference to cope with. Someone else may even get the recognition or position you felt you deserved. Whatever happens, don't allow others to drain your energy by dragging you down to their level. You may have to just make the best of a bad situation for now. You may even come to decide that you prefer a quieter, more eccentric position after all.
6 of Wands (Clubs)
Victory is yours no matter how small or large. You have won a battle, or soon will. This card signifies great triumph and victory, the end of a difficult time, and better days ahead. Past doubt has been resolved, disputes ended, agreements reached. You should be experiencing warm reception and enthusiastic backing from others. You may even receive gifts for your accomplishments. Through planning and perseverance you have reached a milestone and because of it there can now be healing and renewed hope. Whatever the situation, whether in health, academics or having taken some risk, you have proven yourself able to handle it with flying colors! If for any reason you are not seeing any conclusive results to all of your hard work, or delays and obstacles are frustrating you, don't give up and allow your morale to be sink. Even though it may not be apparent on the outside, or to others, you really have been doing your best. Perhaps there have been some betrayals or misunderstandings that have gotten in the way of victory in this situation. Is someone making you feel as though you are no longer number one? Not giving you the recognition you feel you deserve? Maybe you just cannot make this particular 'thing' work by yourself. There may be a serious enemy at the gate and you will have to make better preparations.
7 of Wands (Clubs)
Where the 5 of Wands required competition or trying to make things work, you are now called to take a stand and defend yourself. You have the upper hand, the advantage here, even though you may not know or feel like it. There is something here that you feel very strongly about. You may be in the position of protecting something or someone, even yourself. This card says not to give up. There may be difficulties ahead but if you can make it through these final obstacles or tests, you will make it! Remain determined in what you believe in. Courage, will and determination will lead you through competitions or negotiations. You have the strength to see this through. In fact, others may be looking to you as a positive role model. Sometimes, when we feel underlying tension and are not sure what to do, we feel we are fighting a losing battle. We may be afraid to be too assertive for fear of angry confrontation or embarrassment. That may cause us to react a little too aggressively or to justify our positions a little too much. Don't allow others to make you doubt yourself no matter how hard they try to lower your self-esteem or refuse to help you, but also remember to keep an open mind through any confusion that surrounds you.
8 of Wands (Clubs)
The stagnation period is over. You are very busy lately. Many things may be happening faster than you would like and you may be feeling a little off guard by the rush. Some things are even coming to a conclusion. This may bring a little bad with the good. Stay the course. Give things a little more time to settle and be sure to take time to relax. Even good stress is stressful. If there is something you have been trying to get off the ground, this would be the time to see it through. The 8 of Wands says, "All systems go! Anchors up!" You may be going on some type of journey, maybe by plane, which may be related to promoting yourself in some way. This journey may also be one of new passions, perhaps a new exercise program or a new relationship. Many say this card represents cupid having shot his arrows. There could be a sudden, passionate affair, a proposal, or a new love in the horizon. Whatever the situation, you are becoming inspired once again. If this card finds you feeling drained, scattered or frustrated, you may have followed a wrong path. Were you headed in the right direction and then got lost? Is someone regretting acting too quickly? It is possible that emotions have spun out of control, which has caused disputes or jealousies in partnerships or relationships. There's still alot of movement, but what you are going through is difficult. In fact, you may be receiving some serious opposition. You may need to make some changes, reign in your emotions, get back on track, choose another vehicle, or perhaps go a whole new direction. Be still and listen to your inner voice in this matter.
9 of Wands (Clubs)
Are you feeling beat up and bruised? Feeling as though you lack direction? That is because you are. Even though you may not have the advantage in your situation, there is strength in reserve, even though you don't feel that way right now. Are you sensing reason for suspicion? Are you apprehensively preparing for hostility or conflict? The 9 of Wands says you are on solid ground with your thoughts and your feelings. Don't give up out of fear or frustration. You have successfully managed to do quite alot considering your situation. You have used discipline quite wisely. Give yourself many love pats. You will get through this stage even though there is more opposition to face. It is quite possible that you were caught off guard by your situation. Or, perhaps you ignored all the warning signs and are now dealing with the consequences. You may have underestimated your opponent. This opponent could be another person, a negative attitude or an illness. Are you insecure and having a hard time defending yourself? Are you not taking a stance for something you believe in? Have you been stubbornly fighting a losing battle? Is what you have been defending really worth defending after all? Maybe it is time to count your losses, and your blessings, and get out. This can be especially true for those in abusive relationships. The lesson of failure can be a part of this card. If you are feeling that you do not have strength in reserve (even though you do), don't worry. Things will change. In the meantime, use your foresight and organize your affairs and papers in order to outwit adversaries.
10 of Wands (Clubs)
OK. Enough is enough. You are burdened beyond your ability. It feels the weight of the world is solely hanging on your shoulders and no one else's. Responsibilities, commitments and relationships are testing your endurance to the limit and may be taking a toll on your health. Children may be a focus of concern. Dealing with their wants and needs and being able to provide for them may have you worried. It is possible that you have taken over the responsibilities of others who either can't or won't fend for themselves. Are you having to take on additional tasks, a second job or bartering with others, just to make ends meet? Are you living under a restrictive code of behavior or someone else's code of ethics and having to please someone else? This type of burden, to be responsible for domestic or environmental peace can be mind-boggling and destructive. Whatever the situation, your load is heavy and you are weary. If you are not careful, you may suffer a collapse or illness of sorts, brought on by overload and burnout, if it hasn't already happened. Usually when we think we cannot take anymore, we have already passed this point. Dramas, intrigues and defeats may abound. You must learn to delegate or ask for help. Perhaps you already have. If so, you should see a turn around in your health and energy. It is necessary to do this now or you will suffer more than what is good for you. This card suggests there will be betterment from your suffering and sacrifice. Perhaps you will let go of whatever is burdening you all together.
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