Nine of Wands

The Nine of Wands is a Minor Arcana tarot card.

Nine of Wands from the Rider–Waite tarot deck

Tarot cards are used throughout much of Europe to play tarot card games.^[1] In English-speaking countries, where the games are largely unknown, tarot cards came to be utilized primarily for divinatory purposes.^[1][2]

Divinatory purposes

This card depicts a figure, weary from battle yet prepared to fight on. Order, discipline and an unassailable position. Any opposition will be defeated. Courage in the face of attack or adversity and a stability that cannot be removed. Good health.

Dignified or reversed – Lack or inability to give and take. Projects pursued that are destined to fail because of their impractical nature. Delays and disarray. Card could indicate possible poor or ill health. A secure position that is no longer. Personality flaws may, in fact, be stepping-stones to the throne of harmony.

Key meanings

The key meanings of the Nine of Wands:^[3]

• Afraid
• Cautious
• Defensive
• Impermanent security
• Inner strength
• Persistence
• Resilience

Astrological correspondence

The Nine of Wands is associated to the Moon in Sagittarius.^[4]