The Seven Of Wands Tarot Card Meaning

Have you had a Sen of Wands in your Tarot card and don’t know what it means? Maybe you were given an interpretation but want to know what else the card could mean?

Keep reading to find out all the possible meanings of the Seven of Wands Tarot card. Whether the card appears upright or reversed, we have the meaning for you and some handy tips about how you can use the card’s meaning in your life! 

Upright Seven Of Wands Tarot Card General Meaning 

Generally, the upright Seven of Wands represents fighting your corner, standing up for what you believe in, opposing, and holding your own. The card represents taking the high road, being strong-willed, and maintaining control. 

The card also suggests someone determined, protective, forceful, assertive, defensive, territorial, and relentless.

The Seven of Wands suggests you are under attack, blamed, harassed, or scapegoated, but you are resisting. 

When the card appears, life might be hectic, busy, and challenging and you will need the stamina to persevere. 

Now that we have established a general meaning of the card, let’s dive in a little deeper to see what else the card can mean depending on the type of reading you have. 

Love And Relationships

If you are in a relationship, the Seven of Wands suggests you have challenges coming up. For your relationship to survive, you will need to fight for it.

The challenge might come from inside the relationship, with you or your partner blaming each other for issues. 

The card also suggests your relationship might be under attack from a third party and you will need to defend and protect it. Here, you will need to hold your own, maintain control, and be determined.

Don’t let others ruin what you have! 

If you are single, the Seven of Wands suggests that if you are interested in someone, you will need to fight for them. You might have to compete for their affection or get overlooked if you sink into the background.

If you think you should explore this connection, be sure to fight for it! 

Money And Career 

Career-wise, the Seven of Wands represents fighting to protect what you have. You will have a battle on your hands to maintain your position or success.

Young and hungry people will always come up the ladder behind you and you will need to stand up for yourself if you want to maintain your career or status. 

You have the drive, ambition, and talent to maintain your position at work.

When the card appears, you should be feeling powerful and confident. Your conviction might be tested, so hold onto that feeling of power! 

The card also suggests you might be asked to do something that goes against your judgment or morals, or you might be challenged. Here, you will stand up for what you believe in.

The card also indicates you might have to defend your reputation while others try to bring you down. 

Financially, the Seven of Wands suggests you are protecting wealth or any financial security you have gathered. This might be saving for a rainy day, making smart investments, taking out a pension, or insuring your assets.

No matter the case, you will put long-term financial plans in place to protect your future. 

Spirituality 

The Seven of Wands suggests you will need to stand up for your spiritual beliefs. Someone might challenge your belief system, question your morals, or try to harass or ridicule you for your beliefs.

You have a right to your beliefs, don’t let anyone take that away from you! 

Reversed Seven Of Wands Tarot Card General Meaning 

The reversed Seven of Wands Tarot card has a slightly different meaning, so let’s take a look at what it could mean now. Generally, the reversed card suggests giving in, giving up, yielding, or folding on your beliefs.

It suggests surrendering, admitting defeat, a lack of stamina, and a lack of courage. 

The card also represents failing to defend someone, failing to protect someone, weakness, being worn down, exhausted, or burnt out. The card also suggests resolution, sharing territory, and a compromise.

You might also lose moral authority, power, control, or respect.

This might be because of a scandal you have been involved in. The reversed Seven of Swords also represents being unpopular or overbearing. 

Now that we have established the general meaning, let’s dive in a little deeper to see what else the reversed Seven of Wands could mean. 

Health

Health-wise, the reversed Seven of Wands isn’t a good omen. It suggests losing the will or energy to fight to overcome an injury or illness.

The card also suggests a condition or illness spiraling out of control. 

Make sure you talk to your doctor about other possible treatments. It might be possible that your current treatment plan isn’t working. 

Love And Relationships

If you are in a relationship, the reversed of Seven of Swords suggests giving up, quitting, or letting go when challenges come up.

If you want your relationship to last, you will need to fight for it!

The card suggests you aren’t defending or protecting your partner or relationship from people outside the relationship like friends or family. 

If you love your partner, now is the time to put on a united front! Don’t let others come between you or attempt to undermine your relationship.

Alternatively, if you and your partner are arguing a lot, you can expect to find some common ground and compromise soon. 

If you are single, the reversed Seven of Wands suggests you might be too timid for the person you like.

You might allow yourself to be overshadowed by others, instead of taking center stage. 

If you like this person, tell them! Being courageous here and it should pay off. On the flip side, the reversed Seven of Wands suggests you are being too forward and coming across as overbearing and pushy.

If you have been pursuing someone, it’s worth taking a step back. Give them some breathing room and let them come to you. 

Money And Career

Career-wise, the reversed Seven of Wands represents not protecting what you have worked for or achieved. You might have taken your eye off the ball, allowing someone else to take your place.

You might also be lacking the stamina you need to engage in competition to maintain your success. You might also be overcome with exhaustion.

The reversed Seven of Wands suggest you have lost your ambition or drive.

You might feel powerless or lacking confidence too. You might also be going against your better judgment or moral code to gain favor with your boss when the card appears.

You could be folding your own beliefs, which might see your reputation being damaged while others try and discredit you further. 

Make sure you stick to your beliefs and hold your ground here to help improve your reputation. 

Financially, the reversed Seven of Wands suggests you are failing to protect your wealth or any financial security you have gained. You might be wasting your hard-earned money on frivolous purchases or failure to make financial plans.

If you have not been putting money into savings accounts or investing, now is the time to start!

Take a look at your budget here too, to ensure you are putting enough aside for emergencies or your future. 

Spirituality 

The reversed Seven of Wands suggests you might fold on your beliefs when you are challenged.

There is nothing wrong with learning about new religions or paths and embracing them if they work for you, but you need to take care here. 

You don’t want to follow a path just to fit in with the crowd!

Make sure that you find a path that works for you and tune out the voices around you.

Focus on what works for you and you are sure to find the right spiritual path for you. 

The reversed Seven of Wands also represents a spiritual or religious leader or someone you look up to losing their moral authority, reputation, or respect.

They might have also been involved in a scandal. This could shake your beliefs but remember that they are separate from your spiritual path, you don’t have to let your morals shake because of this! 

Final Thoughts 

And there you have it, all the possible meanings of the Seven of Wands Tarot card! Whether the card appears upright or reversed, now is the time to stand your ground.

Do not let others talk you out of your beliefs or meddle in your relationship. You know what is best for you, so be sure to stick to what you believe in. 

Don’t forget to reach out to others for support if you need it. Whether this is for your health, or financial woes, or help with your spiritual path, there is someone out there who can help you without compromising your beliefs! 

Zhara O’Brien
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