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The Five of Wands in the Tarot signifies quarrels, challenges, disagreements, competition and annoyances. Nothing seems to be flowing smoothly and everything seems to be against you. It seems that nothing is coordinated, everyone is working towards opposite goals, and the ride will get more and more hectic. Of course, these are small, annoying obstacles, and there are no big risks. Unlike annoyances and disagreements, the card also represents competition. Under the right circumstances, competition is good. It creates the incentive to do your best.
The meaning of the card Five of Wands upright
When the Five of Wands is up in a Tarot reading, it can seem like everything is against you. The card represents small, annoying obstacles that require you to exercise a little more patience and perseverance to get things done. It represents a very bad day. You stub your toe on the cupboard on your way to the bathroom. When in the shower, you discover that there is no soap. You spill coffee on your shirt at breakfast. The car battery is dead. It's one of those days full of petty annoyances that are so irritating. It's the moment when you feel that everything is against you, nothing seems to be going right, and everything seems to have opposite goals. Just like the figures on the Five of Wands card, everything is uncoordinated and everyone is fighting against each other.
The Meaning of the Five of Wands card reversed
When the Five of Wands is reversed in a Tarot reading, it can represent the end of the struggle. Conflicts are being resolved and all parties are ready to move on. It can also indicate exhaustion from the struggle. You may not be getting what you want or need, but it's done.
The meaning of the Five of Wands card in love
The Five of Wands in a love Tarot reading can mean conflict. If you're single, it could mean that you're seeing several people and possibly stringing them along all the time. It could also mean that you're in a wild place right now. If you're in a relationship, it could mean that there are fights to come or are already here.
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