Five of Wands

Five of Wands is a Minor Arcana card from the suit of Wands in the Rider–Waite tarot. Key themes: Competition, Conflict, Challenge, Chaos.

Upright Meaning

Competition and conflict exist but you can grow through them. Engage in constructive competition.

Conflicts are being resolved or you are avoiding competition. Cooperation is needed.

Upright Competing for love or severe conflict with lover. Noisy state with endless power struggles or petty arguments.

Reversed Avoiding even fighting now. Quiet outside but rotting inside with complaints, dangerous state.

Don't avoid, clash and resolve. Healthy debate brings relationship development. But refrain from emotional blame.

Upright You will have competition and conflict in the future but can grow through them. You will engage in constructive competition.

Reversed Conflict may escalate or you may lose in competition in the future. Strategy will be needed.

Take a moment to reflect on the message this card offers. Feel it with your heart, not your head, and ask yourself what you truly need right now.