THE FIVE OF WANDS
TODAY'S CARD IS The Five of Wands. This version is from the Tarot of the Cat People:
For comparison, here's The Five of Wands in the Rider/ Waite/ Smith deck:
THE FIVE OF WANDS: Unfortunately, the scene in this card (in the RWS and many other versions) is how I feel a great deal of the time: embattled. However, one of the readings for this card -- to take a more playful stance -- is definitely applicable. (One of my family of cards in the Tarot, The Devil, also advises not taking things quite so seriously.) On those occasions when I have been able to take a lighter stance -- provided the situation itself was also amenable -- the situation became more productive. OK, so where'd I find that lighten up switch the last time? Maybe that slightly bemused/amused cat in the first Five of Wands above knows? :-)
DIFFERENT OR LESS COMMON, EVEN QUIRKY MEANINGS FOR THE FIVE OF WANDS (i.e. the below is not intended to be an exhaustive exploration of this card; a quick google will produce a wider variety of takes should you not be familiar with this card):
Fives in general: A sense of separating (or wanting to) from "the herd," as during the times of emotional and psychological growth and change.
Stage fright; the anxiety experienced by some before a creative project or sharing.
Fear of not being in control, especially of one's own feelings and/or actions.
Feeling embattled; a contentious or challenging situation.
Defensiveness and/or blaming of others, possibly out of fear of being blamed.
Whatever's been a struggle or long and arduous is almost completed.
Try to take a more playful stance.
Accomplishing a great deal at a busy time.
Playful competition.
Energy for creative use being raised in a collective effort.
Preparing for victory.
Resource: Understanding Tarot: Beyond the Myths, by Christin Snyder, a good overview of what Tarot is and isn't.
Please see the top of the sidebar for my background with the Tarot and a recommendation to beginners.
‘til next time, keep remembering to play, and enjoy The Tarot,
Roswila
[aka: Patricia Kelly]
****If you wish to copy or use any of my writing, please email me for permission (under “View my complete profile”)**** SEE ALSO: Roswila’s Dream & Poetry Realm for some articles about Tarot.****
For comparison, here's The Five of Wands in the Rider/ Waite/ Smith deck:
THE FIVE OF WANDS: Unfortunately, the scene in this card (in the RWS and many other versions) is how I feel a great deal of the time: embattled. However, one of the readings for this card -- to take a more playful stance -- is definitely applicable. (One of my family of cards in the Tarot, The Devil, also advises not taking things quite so seriously.) On those occasions when I have been able to take a lighter stance -- provided the situation itself was also amenable -- the situation became more productive. OK, so where'd I find that lighten up switch the last time? Maybe that slightly bemused/amused cat in the first Five of Wands above knows? :-)
DIFFERENT OR LESS COMMON, EVEN QUIRKY MEANINGS FOR THE FIVE OF WANDS (i.e. the below is not intended to be an exhaustive exploration of this card; a quick google will produce a wider variety of takes should you not be familiar with this card):
Fives in general: A sense of separating (or wanting to) from "the herd," as during the times of emotional and psychological growth and change.
Stage fright; the anxiety experienced by some before a creative project or sharing.
Fear of not being in control, especially of one's own feelings and/or actions.
Feeling embattled; a contentious or challenging situation.
Defensiveness and/or blaming of others, possibly out of fear of being blamed.
Whatever's been a struggle or long and arduous is almost completed.
Try to take a more playful stance.
Accomplishing a great deal at a busy time.
Playful competition.
Energy for creative use being raised in a collective effort.
Preparing for victory.
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Resource: Understanding Tarot: Beyond the Myths, by Christin Snyder, a good overview of what Tarot is and isn't.
Please see the top of the sidebar for my background with the Tarot and a recommendation to beginners.
‘til next time, keep remembering to play, and enjoy The Tarot,
Roswila
[aka: Patricia Kelly]
****If you wish to copy or use any of my writing, please email me for permission (under “View my complete profile”)**** SEE ALSO: Roswila’s Dream & Poetry Realm for some articles about Tarot.****
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