The Nine of Wands Tarot Card

Nine of Wands Card Symbol Meaning

The illustration or picture on the Nine of Wands card has a special meaning. So, let us understand different 9 Wands card symbols one by one:

• The Standing Man Holding A Wand: This shows a tired person who has been fighting constant battles (mental and physical). Holding a wand in his hand, he looks back at the difficulties he has already overcome.
• Eight Other Wands Behind The Man: The rest of the eight wands standing behind him show the challenges the man has won over. However, the hardships have consumed all his energy. Now, he must decide whether he should push himself ahead.
• Cloth Wrapped Around The Man’s Head: This indicates wounds or injuries the man has suffered while constantly standing bravely and facing all challenges. It’s time for him to show strength for the final time and be a victorious warrior.
• Green Landscape: This symbolises hope and shows that man can still find the courage and confidence to overcome all difficulties. But in order to keep moving, one must be brave enough to search for it.
• The Sand Ground: It depicts the injuries and sad situations that men still have to face. Despite his injuries, he stands firm with the wand in his hand to show the determination he will use to finally settle all problems.

Nine of Wands Tarot Card - Upright & Reversed

The 9 of Wands meaning may differ in the upright and reversed position. So, let us look at the different meanings of 9 wands one by one:

Nine of Wands Upright Meaning:

The 9 of wands as feelings in the Upright reading indicate strength, determination and courage in the face of difficulties. Through the card, the universe is trying to tell you that you have come too far to give up now, even if you are tired and have fresh injuries. Let us have a quick look at the key points related to it for more clarity.

Nine of Wands Reversed Meaning:

When the 9 Wands tarot card appears upside-down, it indicates that you are facing tough times and failures back to back. These setbacks have led to 9 of Wands as feelings of doubt and fear for the people around you and the future. However, this resistance towards people needs to be changed as it is only stopping you from growing.

Nine of Wands Meaning In Love

Upright: When the Nine of Wands love appears in a tarot reading, it signifies faith, stability, and relationship boundaries. It hints that you have been through challenging times but have stayed strong and overcome those barriers through determination. All you want is love and protect your heart at all costs.

Reversed: When the 9 of Wands Reversed Love appears in a reading, it suggests that you've been through difficult times and fear what else could go wrong in your relationship. The fear has forced you to build walls between you and your partner instead of defending your relationship. In this case, the 9 Wands reversed love reminds you not to give up hope.

Nine of Wands Meaning In Career

Upright: In your career, the Nine of Wands upright signifies determination and strength. You have come a long way in your work, overcoming problems to achieve your goals. However, you may feel under-confident or insecure about your position. Don't let past difficulties stop you from moving forward. With hard work and constant efforts, you can achieve amazing progress.

Reversed: 9 of Wands reversed card in career signifies that you have been working hard for a long time and feel tired and discouraged. The current obstacles and circumstances may push you hard enough to give up. However, this is not the time to quit. The Nine Wands reversed reminds you to draw strength and determination through these obstacles.

Nine of Wands Meaning In Health

Upright: The appearance of the 9 Wands upright card in health reading indicates a strong chance of struggling with a major health issue. Your body is tired and no longer able to put effort in anymore. But you must not give up at this time and fight with the existing health issues. In a way, the universe hints that it is not too late to start working on your health.

Reversed: The 9 of Wands reversed card suggests that you have been pushing yourself to exhaustion, but your body needs rest. So, now is the time to slow down, recharge your energy and avoid overworking. The card also points out that you are facing difficulties in establishing healthy boundaries and limitations.

Nine of Wands Meaning In Finance

Upright: You've worked hard to achieve financial security and stability, though the road has not been easy. So, when the Nine of Wands as feelings appear, it signals you to stand prepared and determined. Along with this, protect what you have built through and aim to achieve long-term financial stability. If you maintain a disciplined approach, it will serve you well.

Reversed: The Nine Wands reversed suggests that you may be losing focus on your financial goals. You might be feeling exhausted and frustrated and wish to take an exit due to a lack of direction. It's time to re-focus your efforts and push through this challenging period. Find ways to stay motivated by revisiting your goals, tracking your progress and celebrating small wins.

Nine of Wands Meaning In Spirituality

Upright: The 9 of Wands meaning relates to your karmic lessons. In the past, you have experienced rough times, but soon you will see brighter days. Karmic lessons will keep coming into your life from time to time, so you must always be prepared to face them. Also, engaging in exercises such as Reiki healing and meditation will help you regain the lost energy and avoid tiredness.

Reversed: Spiritually, Nine of Wands in reverse suggests you may be ignoring important life lessons and karmic debts that need to be paid. It's time to open your eyes to the bigger picture and understand why certain events keep happening in your life. So, the reversed 9 of Wands calls on you to make positive changes, forgive past mistakes, and work to resolve past issues.

Nine of Wands Tarot Card - Reversed

When this card is drawn, it may appear for any of your life aspects mentioned below. Let us have a quick look into what it would mean for each of them.

Nine of Wands: Yes or No?

In a Nine of Wands yes or no card reading, you will get straightforward answers based on your current situation. So, let us see what one gets in a 9 Wands Yes or No for both Reversed and Upright situations.

Upright: Maybe

Reversed: No

Let’s take an example to understand this. Suppose you have only one attempt left to clear an exam. In a Yes or No tarot spread, if you pull a 9 of Wands yes or no card and, the question is - Will you clear the exam?

In an upright position, it will give you a “Maybe”, meaning your honest hard work and determination will surely give you good results.

However, if the Nine Wands card is Reversed, it will give you a “No”, meaning the universe is telling you to self-evaluate yourself and choose a different field of study.