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The Bruxa's Deck
Nine of Wands card from the Bruxa's Deck

Nine of Wands · The Bruxa's Deck

Minor Arcana · Wands

Nine of Wands

Nine of Wands arrives carrying resistance, tiredness and the strength not to give up now. It's not a verdict on your future, it's a mirror for you to see your present more clearly.

The short message

Nine of Wands speaks of resistance, tiredness and the strength not to give up now. Breathe, feel where this touches your life right now, and don't jump to conclusions.

What Nine of Wands wants to tell you

When Nine of Wands appears for you, it brings resistance, tiredness and the strength not to give up now. This is the energy asking for your attention right now, not always in an obvious way, but always to show you something you need to see.

As a card of Wands (fire), Nine of Wands speaks of action, courage and projects. That's where its message applies.

Nine of Wands in love

In love, Nine of Wands brings an energy of resistance, tiredness and the strength not to give up now into the field of love and connection. That's where this card wants to be felt.

Nine of Wands in money and work

In money and work, Nine of Wands points to resistance, tiredness and the strength not to give up now. Bring this energy into the practical side of your life.

When Nine of Wands appears reversed

Reversed, Nine of Wands shows this energy blocked, delayed, or turned inside out. It's not a punishment, just a sign of where the current stalled.

Numerology: The 9, number of wisdom and the closing of a cycle. Astrology: ruled by fire energy: courage and action.

Questions people always ask

What does Nine of Wands mean in tarot?

Nine of Wands speaks of resistance, tiredness and the strength not to give up now. It comes from the suit of Wands, linked to action, courage and projects.

Is Nine of Wands a good or a bad card?

Neither. In tarot there's no such thing as a good or bad card, only its message. Nine of Wands shows resistance, tiredness and the strength not to give up now, and what you do with it is what counts.