The Five of Wands is working it all out. Or not!
When you’ve drawn the Five of Wands, you can expect a lot of moving parts and little room for error. You might be reorganizing a team, group, or project. On a personal level, the Five of Wands can indicate parts of your self, thoughts, or interests that need better alignment.
The challenge is getting everyone (or everything) together. The players and components have unique opinions and flavors; how can you take the pieces and make them fit?
What helps is knowing the underlying goal. Coming back to a baseline can get all of the colorful threads you’re holding woven together.
In working with others, you’ll need to listen. Even if you don’t agree, everyone wants to be heard and feel a part of the team. As you take the time to honor other’s viewpoints, you’ll learn more about the intricacies of the situation while also building trust.
If the differing threads on this card represent you or your focus, you’ll benefit from slowing down to assess what works for or against you. Look for the center of gravity or what feels most important. Organize everything around this and consider cutting what doesn’t fit.
Mentally, the Five of Wands can signify obtrusive thoughts, clutter, and an inability to focus. Take the time to move through each barrier piecemeal to get the whole in working order.
Traditional meanings of this card center around building something of value or importance. A home could be going up, life’s plans sketched out, or a design crafted that requires attention to detail and unusual fittings; you’re tasked with innovation and patience.
Sometimes, the various figures on the Five of Wands represent family, friends, or people who are stirring up drama. If the card is reversed, you may need to walk away or set boundaries to protect yourself. If reading about someone else, the Five of Wands suggests they’re knee-deep in a spectacle; pay attention to who (or what) they’re involved in before committing or giving any more of your energy.
When the Five of Wands is drawn reversed, you might want to reconsider a team dynamic, commitment, or methodology. Onboarding might be a no-go or a prize unworthy of the strife it takes to win it.
Someone you know may also be disorganized and chaotic–but full of flavor. Which makes it hard to disentangle.
The Five of Wands is channeled best when the jagged edges or idiosyncrasies can fit together. It won’t be easy, but with a little elbow grease and TLC, you can get the job done.
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If you are drawn to the Fool and want to dig deeper, get them out of your deck, make them your mascot, and draw some cards from the rest of the deck with this tarot spread I created!
