Make sure you grab the FREE Invictus Tarot TIY (Trust in Yourself!) Tarot workbook, if you haven't already! As a note, I am using the OG Rider-Waite deck for this series of posts, but you absolutely don't have to! Find the deck or decks that speak to you most, the cards you connect to most will always be better for your readings and sharpening your intuitive skills. This is just an example and reference for you to trust in yourself!
Nine of Wands
Though wearied from the ups and downs of this journey, there's just a bit more to persevere through before reaching the finish line!
Keywords: Resilience, perseverance, last stand, defensiveness, vigilance, inner strength, boundaries, almost there, fatigue, holding on
General Meaning: The Nine of Wands is a sign that a challenge or struggle you've been dealing with is coming to a close. Don't give in to paranoia, but don't breath a sigh of relief just yet. Stay true to the course and your struggles will be a thing of the past soon enough.
Personal Interpretation: You're so close, just a little farther to go! Don't let your guard down just yet, remain vigilant and you'll reach that finish line!
Reversed Meaning: Stubbornness, isolation, feeling overwhelmed, dropping your guard, paranoia
Affirmation: "I stand strong in my resilience, maintain healthy boundaries, and persevere until the end."
Symbolism: figure with bandage and wand, eight wands behind
Imagery Notes: figure with bandage and wand - someone who has gone through plenty of hardships and pains, the wand signifying a crutch onto which the individual remains cautious and guarded; eight wands behind - like a wall, there's no going back, only forward
People: survivors, patients in remission, soldiers returning home
Places: castles, the light at the end of the tunnel
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Personal Insights & Other Notes: The Nine of Wands is a powerful reminder of our inner strength and capacity to endure. It highlights the importance of setting healthy boundaries and protecting ourselves, especially after facing difficult times. However, it also cautions against becoming overly defensive or letting past experiences hinder future progress. It's about finding the balance between vigilance and openness, knowing when to stand firm and when it might be time to lower our defenses slightly as the end draws near. This card encourages us to acknowledge our fatigue but to push through with the knowledge that the finish line is within sight.
