Element: Fire
Imagery: A figure defends their position against multiple attackers.
General Themes: Standing your ground, courage, maintaining conviction.
Seven of Wands Upright
This is a heavy card, in many respects, as it’s asking you to fight for what you believe in, even when you’re surrounded by opponents. Keep holding your ground. Sometimes this refers to a literal battle, but more often, it refers to a mindset shift. If the world has been making you feel small, this card asks you to get big and celebrate your unique way of viewing the world.
Notice that the figure wears two different shoes. You’re allowed to be complex and unconventional. Trust your magic and your courage. Often, this manifests as a quiet, internal knowing, not a grand gesture, like the card implies.
Seven of Wands Reversed
While the reversal of this card also emphasizes that you need to stand your ground, it’s more in the context of getting over the perpetual need to be liked. You can’t please everyone, so get comfortable with healthy tension. What matters is truth to self, not making everyone around you feel comfortable. This isn’t about causing deliberate harm, mind you, but acknowledging that not everything is yours to fix or manage.
What’s that witchy saying? Cause no harm, but take no shit. That’s this card in a nutshell. Don’t apologize for who you are and don’t water yourself down for anyone.
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