Upright Keywords:
Standing up for beliefs, Fighting your corner, Protective, Defensive, Determined, Challenging, Opposing, Stamina, Holding your own, Taking high road, Maintaining control, Territorial, Assertive, Forceful, Relentless, Strong will, Under attack, Blame, Harassment, Scapegoat, Resisting, Busy, Hectic, Demanding
Reversed Keywords:
Folding on your beliefs, Giving in/up, Admitting defeat, Yielding, Quitting, Surrendering, Weakness, Being timid, Lack of courage/ self-belief/ stamina, failing to defend/ protect, Resolution, Compromise, scandal/losing moral authority/ control/ power/respect, sharing territory, Being overbearing, Worn down, Burn-out, Exhausted
Upright Meaning
In a general context, the Seven of Wands represents opposing, standing up for what you believe in, fighting your corner and holding your own. It signifies taking the high road, maintaining control and being strong willed. This Minor Arcana card also indicates someone who is protective, defensive, assertive, forceful, relentless, determined and territorial. It can suggest that you are under attack, being harassed, blamed or scapegoated but you are resisting. Life may be challenging, busy and hectic with this card in your Tarot spread so you will need stamina to endure.
Reversed Meaning
In a general context, the Seven of Wands reversed represents folding on your beliefs, yielding, quitting, giving up and giving in. It signifies admitting defeat, surrendering and lack of courage or stamina. This Minor Arcana card can represent weakness, failing to protect or defend someone or something you care about and being exhausted, burnt-out or worn down. It can indicate a compromise, resolution or sharing territory. It can also suggest that you have lost control, power, respect or moral authority and have been involved in a scandal of some sort. The Seven of Wands reversed can also represent being overbearing and unpopular.