Nine of Wands

The Tarot Suit of Wands

The Tarot Suit of Wands is associated with the suit of Clubs in standard playing cards. The Tarot Suit of "Wands" is also known by other names, such as "Staffs" or as "Staves" in some decks.

There are meanings associated with each of the suits in a Tarot Deck, as well as the more specific interpretations associated with each individual card - and yet more precise meanings pertaining to particular cards in particular locations within spreads.
The suit of Wands is associated with the element of fire. It is also associated with the season of summer - i.e. of the sun, which is a "fire", and with the direction "South".
The suit of Wands may be thought of as concerning personal growth and the expression of our "inner fire", through our work, intellect, or creativity.

The "Nines" in the Tarot Deck are the last of the single digit numbers they are cards of completion (as an aide-memoir think of the 9 months of human pregnancy). These are cards representing and achievement about which one can reflect on progress made, and any associated material gains or earnings.

The Nine of Wands is associated with dilemmas, the type of choices and dilemmas that everyone faces at some times in our lives.
Despite the fact that we all face difficult and/or important decisions that have far-reaching consequences at some stage, this can be difficult. Is there a tempation to procrastinate in this situation ? Sometimes there is nothing more than we can do but "wait and see".
Which applies in your situation ?

This card may advise the seeker to consider if he/she might still be defending an idea or position that no-longer requires or deserves his/her continuing protection.

Keywords and phrases summarising the possible meanings of this card include:

• Changes and New Challenges
• Forceful approaches cause us to need to remain "on guard"
• Hidden enemies
• Wait for it ... cease-fire in a struggle.