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Five of Wands, Rider-Waite-Smith deck

Tarot card meaning

Five of Wands in love

Clashing wills in a relationship, with each person holding their stick and pushing for their way.

  • competition
  • friction
  • debate

How our meanings are written

▲Upright

Clashing wills in a relationship, with each person holding their stick and pushing for their way. Handled well, friendly friction clears the air and keeps things lively. If you are single, there may be competition for someone's attention. Keep it playful rather than combative.

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▼Reversed

Conflict is avoided, or tension turns inward and goes quiet. In a relationship, unspoken resentment can build where honest disagreement is needed. If you are single, rivalry or fear of competing may hold you back. Say what you need plainly.

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Advice

Bring your ideas to the table and let them be tested. Compete in good spirit and keep your aim in sight.

Reversed: Do not bury the disagreement. Speak calmly, choose your battles, and step away if the fight no longer serves you.

A question to reflect on

Is this conflict getting me anywhere?

Reversed: What would working together look like here?

Five of Wands: common questions

What does Five of Wands mean in love?

Clashing wills in a relationship, with each person holding their stick and pushing for their way. Handled well, friendly friction clears the air and keeps things lively. If you are single, there may be competition for someone's attention. Keep it playful rather than combative.

What does Five of Wands reversed mean in love?

Conflict is avoided, or tension turns inward and goes quiet. In a relationship, unspoken resentment can build where honest disagreement is needed. If you are single, rivalry or fear of competing may hold you back. Say what you need plainly.

What advice does Five of Wands give?

Bring your ideas to the table and let them be tested. Compete in good spirit and keep your aim in sight.

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