Nine of Wands
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Moon in Sagittarius
The Lord of Great Strength
The suit of Wands represents the element of fire. It is the intuitive function, the libido, the primitive life force.
Some associations are - career, creativity, energy, desire, action, intuition, sex, movement, victory, enthusiasm, confidence, competition, magic and excellence.
Nines are about nearing the end, the final stage, dreams, courage, mastery, letting go and terminating properly.
The Lord of Great Strength
The suit of Wands represents the element of fire. It is the intuitive function, the libido, the primitive life force.
Some associations are - career, creativity, energy, desire, action, intuition, sex, movement, victory, enthusiasm, confidence, competition, magic and excellence.
Nines are about nearing the end, the final stage, dreams, courage, mastery, letting go and terminating properly.
The Pictorial Key to the Tarot by Arthur Edward Waite (1911)
The figure leans upon his staff and has an expectant look, as if awaiting an enemy. Behind are eight other staves, erect, in orderly disposition, like a palisade.
Divinatory Meanings: The card signifies strength in opposition. If attacked, the person will meet an onslaught boldly; and his build shews, that he may prove a formidable antagonist. With this main significance there are all its possible adjuncts; delay, suspension, adjournment.
Reversed: Obstacles, adversity, calamity.
Some Additional Meanings of the Lesser Arcana
Nine: Generally speaking, a bad card.
Divinatory Meanings: The card signifies strength in opposition. If attacked, the person will meet an onslaught boldly; and his build shews, that he may prove a formidable antagonist. With this main significance there are all its possible adjuncts; delay, suspension, adjournment.
Reversed: Obstacles, adversity, calamity.
Some Additional Meanings of the Lesser Arcana
Nine: Generally speaking, a bad card.
Upright
Preparation, strategy, thinking through possible responses.
Perseverance, strength of character, stamina.
Safety and integrity.
Determination to overcome obstacles.
Bravery in self defense.
Stopping to ponder during challenging events. (Deviant Moon)
Devotion to duty.
A true and pure purpose.
"So far, so good"
Remember the importance of other people's contributions.
Drawing limits, setting boundaries.
Enforced order.
A victorious position of confidence.
Learning to tell friend from foe.
Guarding oneself.
Protecting old wounds.
This is a card about being prepared, personal victory, conserving your strength.
Take care of number one - don't let anyone walk all over you.
A reminder of other people's contributions.
Hold on to what you believe; you have the strength.
A return to health, having a strong constitution.
Being obstinate to the point of self-sacrifice.
Messages from far away.
Perseverance, strength of character, stamina.
Safety and integrity.
Determination to overcome obstacles.
Bravery in self defense.
Stopping to ponder during challenging events. (Deviant Moon)
Devotion to duty.
A true and pure purpose.
"So far, so good"
Remember the importance of other people's contributions.
Drawing limits, setting boundaries.
Enforced order.
A victorious position of confidence.
Learning to tell friend from foe.
Guarding oneself.
Protecting old wounds.
This is a card about being prepared, personal victory, conserving your strength.
Take care of number one - don't let anyone walk all over you.
A reminder of other people's contributions.
Hold on to what you believe; you have the strength.
A return to health, having a strong constitution.
Being obstinate to the point of self-sacrifice.
Messages from far away.
Reversed
The desire to help and protect others but being barely able to look after yourself.
Caught off guard, lack of anticipation or foresight.
Knee-jerk responses, jumping to conclusions.
Your defenses are down.
Obstacles, adversity, confusion.
Fear of looking weak and helpless.
Finally giving up the outward appearance that things are not overwhelming.
Refusing support, having too much pride.
"I told you so" from someone who had offered help.
Regroup.
Feeling let down.
Rest and let someone else stand guard for awhile.
Weakness of character, being too nice.
Cowardliness.
Ill health.
Mental illness - "They're out to get me".
Small mindedness.
Stubborn lack of flexibility.
Giving up.
Not standing up for yourself.
Making the same mistakes again.
Caught off guard, lack of anticipation or foresight.
Knee-jerk responses, jumping to conclusions.
Your defenses are down.
Obstacles, adversity, confusion.
Fear of looking weak and helpless.
Finally giving up the outward appearance that things are not overwhelming.
Refusing support, having too much pride.
"I told you so" from someone who had offered help.
Regroup.
Feeling let down.
Rest and let someone else stand guard for awhile.
Weakness of character, being too nice.
Cowardliness.
Ill health.
Mental illness - "They're out to get me".
Small mindedness.
Stubborn lack of flexibility.
Giving up.
Not standing up for yourself.
Making the same mistakes again.
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