Minor Arcana · Wands · 9
Nine of Wands Tarot Card Meaning
- Arcana
- Minor Arcana
- Suit
- Wands
- Rank
- Nine
- Element
- Fire
- Yes or no
- Maybe · Reversed: No
Upright meaning
Persistence · vigilance · the last hurdle
You're tired, but nearly there. Hold on a little longer and the end will be in sight.
Reversed meaning
Burnout · suspicion · defensiveness
You've held on so long that body and mind are exhausted. Don't treat everyone as an enemy; accept help.
In a yes-or-no reading
- UprightMaybeIt isn't settled yet. It could depend on conditions or timing.
- ReversedNoThe card says it won't be easy as things stand.
What the suit means — Wands
Wands are the suit of fire. They stand for passion and will, work and action, and new ventures.
What the number means — Nine
Nine is the last hurdle near the end, just before the harvest.
The 14 Wands
- Ace of Wands
- Two of Wands
- Three of Wands
- Four of Wands
- Five of Wands
- Six of Wands
- Seven of Wands
- Eight of Wands
- Nine of Wands
- Ten of Wands
- Page of Wands
- Knight of Wands
- Queen of Wands
- King of Wands
Draw your own
Now that you know the card, think of one question and shuffle the deck yourself. Which of the 78 cards comes up is decided the moment you shuffle.
Meanings follow the widely used Rider–Waite tradition, and the pictures are simple designs drawn for this site. Please treat tarot as a light-hearted aid to reflection.