In this chapter of the tarot course, we will see the 5 of Wands and its meanings. What does the 5 of Wands mean in the Tarot? What does the 5 of Wands card mean in love, work, money or health? What is its spiritual meaning and what does it reveal to us? What does the 5 of Wands card mean upside down or reversed?
The 5 of Wands in the tarot
The Five of Wands is all about tensions, conflicts and great competition.
Graphic description of the card
- The Five of Wands shows us five men moving and waving their rods chaotically, with no respect for each other and in direct competition with each other, engaging in conflict.
- However, on close observation, they are seen waving and displaying their rods as if they were a banner.
- It is possible that, in reality, they are in this chaos with no real intention of harming anyone or harming each other, just planting their positions.
- Men wear different colored clothing to symbolize social or class differences, as well as a symbol of the different beliefs and value systems on the planet, or narrowing it down, in the same family or group at times.
What does the 5 of Wands mean in the Tarot?
The Five of Wands in natural position, General Meaning: The Five of Wands, like all the 5 of Wands in the deck, indicates a change after a situation of conflict. With this clearly all your abilities to achieve your goals and objectives are being affected by the existing tension, struggle and conflict.
There is a lot of competition and instead of everyone together agreeing on a way forward, everyone is against everyone, including you, who seems to listen to no one and be against everyone.
The main drawback is that everyone thinks they are right, they do not give in to their point of view and close their ears and minds to the opinion of others.
In this way they only manage to have arguments and fights, and there comes a point that those same arguments, opinions and arguments have no importance. They are almost no longer interested in what they are arguing about, only in arguing and being right. It is a confusing and chaotic situation from which very little profit can be made.
The Five of Wands could represent a group of people who have agreed to help you or take some kind of activity or plan forward, but now they are unable to set rules or find a common way to move things forward. Everyone now has their own reasons, everyone now follows their personal interests before those of the group.
This can also represent your own family, perhaps a joint venture, a plan to fight or the fact of living all together under the same roof or in the same place. At first everyone is in agreement and willing to collaborate, but before long tensions and dissent arise creating chaos and unrest.
Your part is to try to keep a cool head, incorporate order and make sure that all opinions can be heard and evaluated to find a way out.
On certain occasions, this type of struggle is useful and creative, such as a company whose workers come up with all kinds of ideas and suggestions, brainstorming, but generally speaking, the Five of Wands points to your being in open opposition to others.
In this struggle, you may feel that your position, your knowledge, is being threatened. Perhaps this is not a frequent occurrence in your life, as you have usually pulled the cart by yourself, but now people with similar knowledge or skills to yours are competing directly for the prize or at least the lion’s share.
You should always respect a competitor but never waver in defending your views and opinions. You may feel a lot of frustration and anger, but these are feelings you should put aside and try to focus directly on getting the results.
Sometimes the Five of Wands indicates that you are fighting against people who are very different from you, who have other beliefs, other cultures, other ways of seeing life and doing things. In these cases, beyond the competition, you should know that it always ends up being an enriching opportunity, where diversity nourishes you with much more knowledge and experiences.
It is about accepting the struggle and the change from a positive point of view. Confrontation is perhaps inevitable, but perhaps your role is to bring order there, to get everyone to listen and be heard, until a common idea and plan that benefits everyone and from which everyone comes out a winner.
In a final interpretation, the Five of Wands can suggest that you are not competing against anyone but with yourself. The opponents are your “other selves” within you and you can’t agree on something.
Perhaps you want to leave your home, a relationship or your job, but you continually find as many reasons to do so as you do not, so you endlessly debate in this struggle without being able to move forward.
You should know that there is never a totally right or correct answer, life is unpredictable in most aspects, so you must narrow down the oppositions until you are left with a single idea, wrong or right, but one that works well for you, regardless of the final outcome.
What does the 5 of Wands mean in love?
Regarding love. There may be tensions and conflicts in the couple, mainly caused by contact with others. It may be jealousy towards other people or perhaps when you live in a family, yours or your partner’s, clashes are inevitable. Keep a cool head and don’t get carried away by anger.
If you are looking for a partner, the Five of Wands can go one of two ways: either there may be several seeking the same goal as you, or there may be several who are after you.
What does the Five of Wands card mean at work?
On the work level. The Five of Wands means that you face competition, but you don’t have to worry too much about it. You do what you know and are capable of, and always in the right way, even if others don’t or play dirty.
In the long run this behavior will get you the results. Those who are disloyal may win temporarily, but those victories are soon over.
If you are looking for a job, be prepared to find others interested in the position. The struggle will not be easy, although if you have what it takes, the job will be yours.
What does the 5 of Wands mean in money and finances?
In money and finances. The Five of Wands indicates some situations where money may be tight and just right. You may not be able to meet some obligations or payments and constant complaints are “the struggle” you face. Try to explain your situation and together find a way to work things out.
It is not a time to take risks or venture into business, purchases or investments, just spend as much as you know you can.
What does the 5 of Wands mean for health?
In relation to health. The Five of Wands can indicate that if you are treating some illness or ailment, those in charge do not find a unified point of view, there are several diagnoses and they do not agree. In another aspect it could symbolize that you struggle internally against your temptations, for example if you are dieting or trying to quit an addiction.
What does the 5 of Wands mean spiritually?
On the level of Spirituality. The Five of Wands asks you first of all to calm down, if you walk through life like a chicken whose head has been cut off, it will be difficult for you to find ways out, to believe and to have a clear goal of faith.
It is necessary that you calm yourself beyond the arduousness of the conflict. It is in these small rests and peace that things will become clearer for you to reach positive solutions.
What does the reversed or inverted Five of Wands card mean?
The Five of Wands reversed, General Meaning: The reversed Five of Wands indicates that you try to avoid conflict as much as possible. Fights are not your thing and the idea of arguments and bickering frightens you.
This does not mean that you are the peacemaker in conflict; all you do is try not to get involved in it, keeping your distance. This attitude may be good in some cases, but at other times it is not.
Some conflicts are positive and constructive, and after them an important change is born, so what you should try here is to sharpen your perception of when a fight is worth fighting and when it is convenient to withdraw because it is a sterile or unresolvable conflict.
Keep in mind that pretending the problem does not exist will not solve it.
If this conflict occurs within you, putting it aside will not lead you to anything, there will come a time when you will go around in circles or you will not get any advantage from pretending that nothing is happening.
Try to face your own opinions and contradictions, try to come to terms with yourself.
The best part about the reversed Five of Wands is that it can signal that all conflict is over. Like all the 5’s in the deck, they are always more positive when reversed than upside down, so now it signals that the tensions are gone and you can breathe a big sigh of relief after a stormy time.
All competition is over and surely you have gained in security, and in being able to control elements such as anger, rage, insecurity, and you no longer need to prove to anyone, not even to yourself your abilities or values to solve things. You have achieved a better way of relating to others through the conflict that has occurred, and this is undoubtedly positive.
As a final warning, the reversed Five of Wands can signal you to focus on your goals. You may have been taking long detours, delaying actions or plans, and this spinning in circles has led to nothing. You need more commitment and attitude now, to commit to things, mainly to your plans and dreams.
What does the 5 of Wands card reversed mean in love?
On the level of love. The reversed Five of Wands can indicate that conflicts have ended in the couple and the results are positive. You come out of a time of disputes with things clearer and with benefits for the relationship.
If the conflict still continues, you should not be afraid of it, it is for the best, you will see it in the long run. It is a very positive card in this aspect, the bad moments pass and you evolve.
If you are looking for love, or you have your heart in someone who does not seem to know or does not move forward with you, you should know that his reluctance has nothing to do with you, but with personal issues. If you really love this person, the Five of Wands tells you that you will have to be patient.
What does the 5 of Wands reversed at work mean?
In terms of work. The reversed Five of Wands, as the wands are directly related to action, it is in the field of work where tensions and conflicts can appear the most. If you think you can bring some solution, participate in it, but it may be best to avoid it, to pass by while others fight.
You should document yourself, certify what you do, your work history and attitudes, in case your ability and actions in the job are questioned. Keep papers and receipts, vouchers and notes, make sure you have witnesses who can vouch for your position.
If you are looking for a job, don’t be discouraged by the competition. In this globalized and complex world you will always find opponents and competitors. You have your knowledge and talents, and these should be your best weapon and letter of introduction. Keep an optimistic attitude.
What does the 5 of Wands card reversed mean in money and finance?
In the area of finances. The reversed Five of Wands marks the end of times of conflict and the arrival of a better and more prosperous time. Gone are the juggling you did to pay the bills or the struggles to keep the money in your hands. Everything harmonizes.
This does not mean that you are going to swim in money, but that you must learn from the mistakes and lessons of the past, and take care of your income, save, do not spend more than you can. Manage wisely, budget, keep accounts.
What does the 5 of Wands card reversed mean in health?
In health. The reversed Five of Wands indicates that if there are problems or you feel that something is wrong, pretending that nothing is wrong will not make the problem go away. You should be careful at this point and pay attention to your body’s messages.
On the more positive side, it may indicate that after several opinions that were not in agreement, you reach a diagnosis, you know what ailment you have and therefore find a way to successfully bring improvement or cure.
What does the 5 of Wands card reversed mean spiritually?
In terms of Spirituality. The reversed Five of Wands appears to show you that spiritual growth is not a competition. Speed has nothing to do with it. You can learn slowly, on your spiritual path and that is usually the best way.
The card also appears to indicate that contradictions are welcome, you should not fear the confrontation of ideas, nor your own contractions. Everything leaves a lesson. Accept yourself as you are and try to be comfortable with this duality that all humans live.
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