Okay, so I’ve been digging into tarot cards lately, trying to get a better handle on how they can reflect feelings. Today, I focused on the 7 of Wands. Here’s how it went down:
First, I grabbed my trusty Rider-Waite deck. I always start by shuffling the cards while thinking about the general question: “What are the possible feelings associated with the 7 of Wands?” I’m not looking for a specific situation, just trying to understand the card’s vibe.
I laid out a simple three-card spread. Past, present, and future. I find that can be a good for this.
- Past: Where I’ve seen these feelings before.
- Present: How these feelings manifest right now.
- Future: How these feelings might evolve.
I flipped the cards. For the 7 of Wands, I actually pulled it in the “present” position. It was the 7 of wands, how about that!
I spent a good while just staring at the card. You know, the image of that person fighting off all those wands? It just screams “defensive,” “under attack,” “holding your ground.”
I started jotting down all the feelings that came to mind:
- Feeling overwhelmed, like you’re constantly battling.
- Feeling protective of something, maybe your ideas or your space.
- Feeling determined to stand up for yourself, even if it’s tough.
- Feeling a bit exhausted from all the fighting, but still resilient.
- Feeling like “It is me againest the world”.
Digging a Little Deeper
Then I tried to connect these feelings to real-life situations. Like, when have I felt like that 7 of Wands person?
One time, I was presenting a project at work, and everyone was just firing questions and criticisms at me. I felt totally under siege, but I stood my ground and defended my work. That’s so 7 of Wands. It makes sense that it appeared in the present because I had to defend my work from plagiarism accusations just yesterday.
I also thought about times when I’ve felt protective of my friends or family, ready to defend them from any harm. That’s another side of the 7 of Wands, I think. That fierce loyalty and determination to protect what’s yours.
I realized that the 7 of Wands isn’t always about a bad feeling, even though it looks stressful. It can also be about courage, resilience, and standing up for what you believe in. I should know, the way I felt defending my work was exhilerating!
So, that’s my little deep dive into the 7 of Wands as feelings. It’s all about that feeling of being under pressure, but also having the strength to keep fighting. And you best believe, I will keep fighting! I have to!
