#Nine of Wands

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Nine of Wands

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Nine of Wands reversed and Ten of Swords

Stop worrying so much, they said. It probably won't be nearly so bad as you're imagining, they said. But then it was worse.

[numinously-yours]

Pick a Cat: Are you on the right path?

Want some insights on the path you're on? Unsure if you're going the right way? This reading is for you! I used my cat decks to ask these questions:

Are you on the right path?

What is helping you on this path?

Is there anything slowing you down?

What are your next steps?

Choose a kitty from above and find your group below!

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Are you on the right path? King of Coins & Knight of Wands

You are TOTALLY on the right path, group 1, and nothing can slow you down. You can feel confident in where you are and where you are headed. You have the tools to make your vision a reality. Your potential is limitless.

What is helping you? Eight of Swords

This one is interesting because, typically, the eight of swords indicates a victim mentality, confusion, and feeling trapped. However, in your context, I think that it is saying that keeping yourself to a strict set of rules has been helping you stay on this path. You may have been tempted to call it quits but you haven’t let yourself and that is great.

Is anything slowing you donw? The World

Getting this card in addition to your King of Coins & Knight of Wands only reiterates that nothing can slow you down at this point. I can’t even get myself to find a hidden meaning!

Next steps? Five of Coins reversed

It looks like your next steps are to boost back your finances. Maybe your path has something to do with getting a new job or making some investments. You did what you needed to do, but don’t get too hasty with the money you’ll be bringing in. Put some aside to keep you comfortable and ready for your next big thing 😊

Are you on the right path? Six of Swords

Right now, the answer is unknown. This is an answer where “no news is good news”. It sounds like the path you’re asking about is fairly new, so the next few questions should help you understand how you can make this path the right path. 

What is helping you? Three of Coins reversed

You have stopped waiting for others to be ready and decided to just GO. Keep this up!! You can always ask for help where it’s needed, but this path is going to be most successful if you continue to work for yourself, listen to your own gut, and make things happen cause you CAN.

Will anything slow you down? Four of Cups reversed

NOT asking for help may slow you down. If there are times that you feel overwhelmed and think “But D told me to do this on my own!” remember that you are human and humans need others. You CAN ask for advice, assistance, and company – just make sure the decisions you’re making are in your best interest.

How to move forward? Ten of Wands reversed & Three of Swords

It reallllly seems like that is what you’re struggling with as you move forward – how to balance your own needs with the needs of others. Don’t be afraid to break some hearts. People may be disappointed or frustrated if you don’t take their advice. They may try to make you feel badly about not putting them first. But, don’t set yourself on fire to keep others warm. You are not a bad person for disappointing people you love. Putting yourself first is going to make the world of different, group 2.

Are you on the right path? Queen of Cups

It looks like it 😊 you are in the flow of things, your pace is steady, and you’re listening to your intuition the whole way through.

What is helping you? Nine of Wands reversed

Keep listening to that intuition, group 3! It sounds like you’ve come across obstacles along your journey. These may have made you wonder if this path is the right one. Why would you run into so many things trying to slow you down? As cliché as it sounds, they’re only making you stronger. Continue with your positive self-talk, listening to your heart, and displaying courage. I can feel the manifestations of this journey are soo close for you.

Is anything slowing you down? Six of Wands reversed

You are getting stuck on others’ definition of success. It could be specific people or even society as a whole. Moving along this path with those voices in your head isn’t going to help you – it could be part of why there are so many obstacles getting in the way. How do the obstacles force you to think? Do you get past them because you feel like you have to or because you want to? Can you ignore any of the obstacles and move along based on your own definition of success?

How to move forward? The Empress reversed

Make yourself the priority here. I think that you are trying hard to do this. That is what keeps bringing you back to your intuition. It just feels harder than it should sometimes. Keep trusting yourself. Stand in your power. Take care of yourself physically, mentally, and emotionally. It’s going to help make this obstacles a little smaller.

[comparativetarot]

Nine of Wands. Art by Adam Oehlers, from the Heartwood Tarot.

[character-tarot]

The Nine of Wands represents perseverance, grit, an ongoing battle, gathering strength, courage, and weariness. Reversed, it indicates a refusal to compromise, exhaustion, giving up, weakness, or a refusal to learn from the past.

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Nine of Wands—Vertigo Tarot (art by Dave McKean, text by Rachel Pollack)

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9♣ - Nine Of Wands

Despite everything, you're still holding on

9/78

[festudio]

The Nines plus an extra sword bonus for my favorite holiday, The Ides

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🌙 Message of the Day

Card/s pulled - nine of wands

Today's vibe: Wounded but wise. Quiet Strength. Protective energy.

Today's card gives a message of resilience in the face of exhaustion. The Nine of Wands shows the battle of the worn warrior. The warrior who is bruised and tired, yet still standing. The world sees how hard you've been fighting and how often you've patched your own wounds in silence. And whilst the weight might feel heavy, this card tells you:

"You've come too far to give up now".

This is about standing your ground and not charging forward blindly. It's about protecting what you've built and trusting that you're stronger than the storm. Give yourself rest today. You're allowed to be tired and still be powerful.

[popculturetarot]

The Nine of Wands represents having won everything you wanted but that  coming with the need to keep defending it and the costs and paranoia  that comes with.  And maybe you should question if it was worth it.  

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I miss Tarot Tuesday

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Ten of Pentacles and Nine of Wands

Everyone else seems to know each other already, and you're wary of joining in.

[numinously-yours]

Tarot reading: Messages from a past connection

Today our reading focuses on messages from a past connection. In this reading I asked three things:

Who is this connection? What do they want you to know? Why are they sending this message?

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Group 1:

As you can see above, this group is split into two perspectives. Based on what I have under "Who is this connection?" you should be able to determine which group you are in. I have them labelled below as well.

Who is this connection? Ten of Cups reversed & The Wheel of Fortune reversed

This is person is someone that you once saw a future with. It is likely a past romantic partner but could also be a platonic best friend that is no longer in your life. Some of you made the decision to end the relationship because there was a negative cycle that would have continued if you stayed. Others were blindsided by the ending of this relationship.

What do they want you to know?

If you ended it (group 1A): Eight of Cups reversed:

They want to let you know that they’re sorry you had to make this decision. It wasn’t fair to you. They recognize that they weren’t always present, even when you were together in the 3D.  You deserved someone who made you feel confident, secure, and excited about the relationship and where it was headed. They hope that you are on your way to fulfilling your heart’s desires.

If they ended it (group 1B): Five of Cups

                This person is reaching out to tell you that they regret their decision to leave you. Their life after you hasn’t turned out the way that they expected it would. They are asking for you to forgive them for making this mistake. “I’ve learned my lesson” they’re saying.

Why are they sending this message?

1A: Seven of Pentacles & The Chariot reversed.

This person is sending this message as validation that they know you had to do what you had to do. They understand that you made the decision to allow yourself to thrive, and they want you to be able to do that.

1B: Temperance

                They want you to take them back. They feel like their life is in disarray since leaving you. They keep reiterating that they’ve learned their lesson and if you get back together, they say they won’t make the same mistake again.

Who is this connection? Knight of Swords reversed

                The person who is sending this message is someone with a bit of chaotic energy. They can’t seem to settle down. Their mind is going a mile a minute. At the time that you knew them, they were somehow over-reliant on you while also semi-frequently blowing you off. It is someone that takes action if they benefit from it but they forget to think about who else will be impacted or if they even have the resources to complete the task.  It doesn’t seem like this connection ended on bad terms, just someone you’ve drifted apart from.

What do they want you to know? Page of Cups, Seven of Cups reversed, & Nine of Wands

                They had a spark of inspiration that made them think of you and they wanted you to know you were on their mind. This person wants you to know that they still see the world with rose colored glasses, but that they’re much more logical about the shade of rose. They realized as they were thinking of you that they were kind of selfish in your relationship. They’ve since learned how to ground themselves and think of the consequences before they take action. They’ve learned how to better respect others’ boundaries. They’ve even learned to create their own!

Why are they sending this message? Six of Swords & Nine of Swords reversed

                This person is sending this message to you because they want your perception of them to be more positive rather than negative. They are feeling badly about the fact that they may have made your relationship more difficult than necessary. They’re hoping that their message will refresh your vision of them so if you ever cross paths again it will make you smile.

Who is this connection? Two of Wands & Knight of Pentacles

                This person feels like someone who you didn’t have a long connection with but it was still really meaningful. It gives me strong mentor vibes. They worked with you to determine your hopes and dreams and how to reach them. They helped you recognize that the routine of life is necessary to make strides for something more. They opened your eyes to the opportunities of the world.  

What do they want you to know? Queen of Wands reversed & Death

                They are sending you this message to let you know that they see the transformations you’ve made. They know you’re undergoing some big changes and they have nothing but faith in you. They want to remind you that you have the power to turn limitations into opportunities. They also want to tell you that it’s okay to let go of whatever is making you resistant to the change that is occurring right now. It doesn’t make you any less capable.

Why are they sending this message?

                There is a decision that you’re trying to make and you’re struggling to decide what is the best way to go. When you make one decision you think about the second option and then wonder if that’s the better route. This person knows that making tough decisions is hard. They hope hearing from them will help make it a little easier.

Who is this connection? Nine of Coins

                This person is/was a strong feminine presence in your life (femininity is not specific to gender). They were an independent, free spirit who put in the work for their abundance. While they lived with some luxuries others could only dream of, they were also quite simple. They appreciated the beauty of the world – flowers, fresh cut grass, and picnics by the lake. This is someone you really look up to.

What do they want you to know? The Tower reversed & Queen of Cups

                This person wants you to know that big changes are coming in your life. It may feel chaotic, confusing, and cause you to question your life’s purpose. The reason they want to give you this heads up is so that you can prepare to treat yourself with compassion. They want to tell you to keep listening with your heart. Never change who you are. Even if remaining authentic seems impossible or makes you feel like the odd one out, it will never lead you astray. This person wants to remind you that being a good human is far more important than people give it credit for. Continue this through the mess and you’ll always come out on top.  

Why are they sending this message? Six of Swords

                The main reason is to prep you for whatever is about to change. I’m sorry that there isn’t more information on WHAT is about to change. I even pulled a clarifier (seven of pentacles) and it talks about sustainable choices & long term investments. Your person wants you to start the act of self-compassion NOW so that it is easier when the time comes.

[comparativetarot]

Nine of Wands. Art by Clara Kay, from the Moon Prism Tarot.

Resolve This card reminds you that the end is in sight, but there’s still more work left to do. The final challenge lies ahead of you and the Nine of Wands encourages you to keep moving forward, regardless of how battered you may feel because you have support. The inner senshi balance a lot between school, life, love, and saving the world. Despite their struggles they also have each other as they work through their individual conflicts and towards their goals. They can overcome everything, including a cram session and finals, together. Upright: The Nine of Wands assures you that you are strong and resilient. The end you are working towards can be achieved. Remember your support, allow them to help you as you move to the goal you seek. Rely on the people who care about you. Reversed: The Nine of Wands Reversed warns that you are struggling to reach that end goal due to feeling worn down. Perhaps you are overcome by doubt or refusing help due to pride or insecurity. Do you have too much on your plate? Is it time to delegate or ask for support?

[character-tarot]

The Nine of Wands represents perseverance, grit, an ongoing battle, gathering strength, courage, and weariness. Reversed, it indicates a refusal to compromise, exhaustion, giving up, weakness, or a refusal to learn from the past.

[czartedition]

PERSIST This week everyone who participated in the Umbral Wings Dragon Tarot Deck is able to publicly reveal their full card art!

So here's the final art for my tarot card contribution, the Nine of Fire (Nine of Wands equivalent)!

This card speaks to standing strong in the face of adversity and exhaustion, ready to push through to the finish line. Upright it says that you are so, so close, and can be assured that good things are eventually coming if you maintain your position and keep trying. This absolutely resonated with me personally at the moment, so I'm really grateful to have been assigned something I could pour my honest state of being into. True to form, I struggled with aspects of this piece as well - but in the end, here it is.

I based my dragon design on a greyhound, as they too are made to endure less than ideal conditions before finding hope in the form of retirement to a loving home.

If you'd like this and many other wonderful dragon illustrations in the form of a beautiful foil-stamped tarot deck, there are still nine days left to grab a copy of your own.