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Nine of Wands, Rider-Waite-Smith deck

Tarot card meaning

Nine of Wands as feelings

They have been through hard times and are cautious about being hurt again.

  • resilience
  • boundaries
  • last push

How our meanings are written

▲Upright

They have been through hard times and are cautious about being hurt again. Their feelings may be real but guarded, and they need time to trust you. They are tired, but still standing.

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▼Reversed

They are worn out and may have given up on opening up. Their defences are high, or no longer working. They may need space and rest before they can feel much.

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Advice

Hold on a little longer. Draw on your resilience, protect your boundaries and finish the last stretch.

Reversed: Stop and rest. Admit you are tired, drop the armour that no longer helps and let others support you.

A question to reflect on

What do I need in order to last the final stretch?

Reversed: What can I put down to rest?

Nine of Wands: common questions

What does Nine of Wands mean as feelings?

They have been through hard times and are cautious about being hurt again. Their feelings may be real but guarded, and they need time to trust you. They are tired, but still standing.

What does Nine of Wands reversed mean as feelings?

They are worn out and may have given up on opening up. Their defences are high, or no longer working. They may need space and rest before they can feel much.

What advice does Nine of Wands give?

Hold on a little longer. Draw on your resilience, protect your boundaries and finish the last stretch.

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