Seven of Wands
Upright Meaning
Perseverance, defence, maintaining control, challenge.
Reversed Meaning
Giving up, overwhelmed, lack of confidence.
Seven of Wands in love, career and health
Love & Relationships
Upright Meaning
Fighting for the relationship, defending your rights before partner, courage in feelings.
Reversed Meaning
Resignation from fighting for someone, feeling overwhelmed by problems, lack of courage.
Career & Work
Upright Meaning
Position defence, fighting competition, assertiveness at work.
Reversed Meaning
Succumbing to pressure, lack of assertiveness, failure through lack of self-belief.
Health & Wellness
Upright Meaning
High resistance, fight against disease, spirit strength.
Reversed Meaning
Weakening of body, lack of strength to fight ailments.
Is Seven of Wands a yes or no card?
Maybe
Upright, Seven of Wands is usually read as a maybe: the outcome depends on timing, missing information or your own choice. Reversed, the answer tends to weaken or turn into "not yet", so read it together with the rest of the spread.
Advice
Defend your beliefs and position. You have the advantage, don't give up.
Warning
Don't be too defensive for no reason. Sometimes it's worth listening to others.
Symbolism
- A man on a hill defends himself against six wands from below. He wears mismatched shoes.
Interpretation
Hold your ground. You have the high ground, even if others are challenging your position.
Numerology
7 (Challenge and faith)
Frequently asked questions
What does Seven of Wands mean in tarot?
Perseverance, defence, maintaining control, challenge. Hold your ground. You have the high ground, even if others are challenging your position.
What does Seven of Wands reversed mean?
Giving up, overwhelmed, lack of confidence.
What does Seven of Wands mean in love?
Fighting for the relationship, defending your rights before partner, courage in feelings. Reversed Meaning: Resignation from fighting for someone, feeling overwhelmed by problems, lack of courage.
What does Seven of Wands mean for career and work?
Position defence, fighting competition, assertiveness at work. Reversed Meaning: Succumbing to pressure, lack of assertiveness, failure through lack of self-belief.
Is Seven of Wands a yes or no card?
Maybe. Upright, Seven of Wands is usually read as a maybe: the outcome depends on timing, missing information or your own choice. Reversed, the answer tends to weaken or turn into "not yet", so read it together with the rest of the spread.
What advice does Seven of Wands give?
Defend your beliefs and position. You have the advantage, don't give up.