Minor Arcana · Wands · 7
Seven of Wands Tarot Card Meaning
- Arcana
- Minor Arcana
- Suit
- Wands
- Rank
- Seven
- Element
- Fire
- Yes or no
- Maybe · Reversed: No
Upright meaning
Defence · conviction · holding your ground
It's time to defend your position. Even if the odds look bad, stick to your convictions and you'll hold out.
Reversed meaning
Exhaustion · giving up · overwhelmed
Pressure from every side is wearing you down. Don't answer every challenge; defend only what matters.
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 — Seven
Seven is the number of reflection and challenge, facing a test on your own.
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.