Seven of Wands

After the triumphs in the Six of Wands, the upright Seven of Wands impresses upon us that success is a continuous process. Glory may have been yours, but external threats and difficulties will naturally arise. Managing them is crucial to maintaining success. Others may criticize or oppose you, or attempt to claim your position. This card is a call to stand your ground and remain steadfast against competition or adversity. Along the way, conflict may arise. Assert your beliefs, set boundaries, and stay focused and true to your values. You have it in you to prevail over obstacles and secure your hard-earned wins.

While the upright Seven of Wands indicates determination despite opposition, the reversed card implies retreat and surrender. You may be feeling overburdened by difficulty, outnumbered, defeated by the competition, or so overly criticized that you begin to doubt your own beliefs, capabilities, and worthiness. As a result, you might shy away from boundary setting and hard discussions and simply give up. Otherwise, you might be leaning into hostility as a defense. The card urges you to look at the bigger picture. Is this battle worth fighting for? How important is it to you? Go from there and stand up for what you believe in.