Five of Wands
wands fire

The Image Speaks

Five men are fighting with wands. It looks chaotic, but no one is truly hurt. It represents competition and the clash of different ideas.

Five of Wands

Strife and competition, often arising from a clash of egos. Conflict, competition, disagreements, tension. A struggle for dominance.

Essential Natures: conflict, disagreements, competition, tension, diversity

The Reading

Strife and competition, often arising from a clash of egos.

Upright Meaning

Conflict, competition, disagreements, tension. A struggle for dominance.

You may be facing opposition or finding yourself in a situation where everyone is fighting to be heard.

It is a time of struggle and annoyance, but it can also be a productive way to hammer out a solution.

Key themes: disagreements • competition • dominance • conflict • struggle

Reversed Meaning

Conflict avoidance, diversity, agreeing to disagree.

The conflict is either escalating or de-escalating. You may be trying to avoid a fight at all costs.

It can suggest a resolution to a long-standing disagreement. You are finding common ground.

Or, it might mean that you are exhausted from the constant battle and are ready to walk away.

Key themes: avoidance • diversity • conflict • agreeing • disagree

Deeper Wisdom

Strife. The disruption of stability that leads to necessary change.

Guidance

Strife and competition, often arising from a clash of egos.

5

Numerology

The number 5: Change, conflict, challenge, instability