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Five of Wands Tarot Card Meaning
Competition, friction and clashing opinions.
- Competition
- Conflict
- Challenge
Upright meaning
Different views and egos are colliding. The conflict can sharpen ideas if it stays respectful.
- Competition
- Conflict
- Challenge
Reversed meaning
Avoiding conflict, or tension finally easing. Find common ground rather than another round of fighting.
- Resolving conflict
- Inner conflict
- Avoidance
Meaning by situation
Love & relationships
Small arguments and friction. Check whether you are competing instead of cooperating.
Work & career
Competition and disagreements in the team. Make your case clearly without escalating.
Advice for today
In the next disagreement, look for the one point you both agree on first.
Card facts
Minor Arcana · Wands
The 56 Minor Arcana
- Ace of WandsA new beginning · Inspiration
- Two of WandsPlanning · Vision
- Three of WandsExpansion · Patience rewarded
- Four of WandsCelebration · Stability
- Five of WandsCompetition · Conflict
- Six of WandsVictory · Recognition
- Seven of WandsDefense · Persistence
- Eight of WandsRapid progress · Message
- Nine of WandsPatience · Holding firm
- Ten of WandsHeavy burdens · Responsibility
- Page of WandsExploration · Inspiration
- Knight of WandsAction · Adventure
- Queen of WandsConfidence · Independence
- King of WandsVision · Leadership
- Ace of CupsNew feelings · New love
- Two of CupsUnion · Harmony
- Three of CupsCelebration · Friendship
- Four of CupsWeariness · Reflection
- Five of CupsLoss · Regret
- Six of CupsNostalgia · Reunion
- Seven of CupsFantasy · Many options
- Eight of CupsDeparture · Deeper meaning
- Nine of CupsContentment · A wish fulfilled
- Ten of CupsFamily · Harmony
- Page of CupsCreative inspiration · Sensitivity
- Knight of CupsRomance · Ideals
- Queen of CupsEmpathy · Nurturing
- King of CupsEmotional maturity · Diplomacy
- Ace of SwordsClarity · Truth
- Two of SwordsDilemma · Deferred decision
- Three of SwordsGrief · Hurt
- Four of SwordsRest · Recharging
- Five of SwordsConflict · Feeling defeated
- Six of SwordsTransition · Movement
- Seven of SwordsStrategy · Avoidance
- Eight of SwordsBondage · Limits
- Nine of SwordsWorry · Anxiety
- Ten of SwordsEnding · Betrayal
- Page of SwordsCuriosity · Inquiry
- Knight of SwordsAction · Resolve
- Queen of SwordsClear thinking · Independence
- King of SwordsIntellect · Authority
- Ace of PentaclesNew opportunities · Practical beginnings
- Two of PentaclesBalance · Flexibility
- Three of PentaclesCollaboration · Craftsmanship
- Four of PentaclesStability · Preservation
- Five of PentaclesLack · Hardship
- Six of PentaclesSharing · Generosity
- Seven of PentaclesPatience · Long-term planning
- Eight of PentaclesDiligence · Developing skills
- Nine of PentaclesAbundance · Self-reliance
- Ten of PentaclesLegacy · Family
- Page of PentaclesLearning · Ambition
- Knight of PentaclesDedication · Consistency
- Queen of PentaclesAbundance · Practicality
- King of PentaclesAbundance · Stability
Card and rune meanings are a reference to support your choices. They do not decide the future or what someone else feels.