Wands · fire
Five of Wands
Five of Wands
- competition
- conflict
- discord
- friction
Upright
The Five of Wands shows five people waving staves, more in a scuffle than a real fight. You are facing competition, a clash of opinions, and a commotion in which everyone pulls their own way. The stars say chaos is not always the enemy — friction often sharpens what is strongest in you.
Reversed
Reversed, this card hints at avoiding conflict, or an inner unrest finally beginning to settle. Perhaps you're tired of a fight that leads nowhere and looking for a way to lower your staff. The sky calls you to tell battles worth your energy apart from noise that only drains you.