Minor arcana · Wands (Fire)
Seven of Wands
Holding your ground firmly.
- Keywords
- Defence · Perseverance · Firmness · Challenge · Holding your ground
- Yes or no
- Yes
- Element
- Fire
AdviceDo not give way on what matters to you.
What it means
At the top of a hill, a man defends himself with a wand against six others coming up from below. The Seven of Wands speaks of resistance and courage: you have something worth defending and you have the advantage, but you will have to stand up for yourself. This is not the time to back down.
In love
Protecting the relationship from interference, or standing up for what you need.
At work and with money
Strong competition, criticism or pressure. Stay firm in your convictions.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Seven of Wands mean in tarot?
Holding your ground firmly. Do not give way on what matters to you.
What does Seven of Wands mean in love?
Protecting the relationship from interference, or standing up for what you need.
What does Seven of Wands mean for work?
Strong competition, criticism or pressure. Stay firm in your convictions.
Is Seven of Wands a yes or a no?
In a yes or no question, Seven of Wands usually says yes. Holding your ground firmly.
The illustrations come from My Daily Oracle’s own deck, drawn with the help of AI from the symbolism of the Rider-Waite-Smith deck. Tarot is a tool for reflection and self-knowledge, not for predicting the future.
Other cards of Wands
Ace of WandsTwo of WandsThree of WandsFour of WandsFive of WandsSix of WandsEight of WandsNine of WandsTen of WandsPage of WandsKnight of WandsQueen of WandsKing of Wands