A young man on a craggy eminence brandishing a staff; six other
staves are raised towards him from below. DMs: It is a card of
valour, for, on the surface, six are attacking one, who has,
however, the vantage position. On the intellectual plane, it
signifies discussion, wordy strife; in business--negotiations, war of
trade, barter, competition. It is further a card of success, for the
combatant is on the top and his enemies may be unable to reach him.
Reversed: Perplexity, embarrassments, anxiety. It is also a caution
against indecision.--A.E. Waite
The 7 of Wands is all about what happens when we take a stand. Taking
a stand is a forceful act that changes the energy flow of the world
for good or ill.
In readings, the 7 of Wands indicates that strong positions have been
taken...or could be taken. In such a situation, you must look closely
at your stand and its effects. Is it important? Does it have value?
Is it serving you and others? If so, now is the time to be bold and
aggressive in pushing it. If your position is being challenged,
defend it - refuse to yield!--Joan Bunning
With their natural strength and positiveness Wands expect to win and
usually do. Through active conflict the figure in this card rises
above any depression into the clear intoxicating air.--Rachel
Pollack
The army has been thrown into disorder; if victory is to be won, it
will be by dint of individual valor--a 'soldier's battle'.
The pictorial representation shows the fixed and balanced wands of
the last card relegated to the background, diminished, and become
commonplace.
In front is a large crude uneven club, the first weapon to hand;
evidently unsatisfactory in ordered combat.
The flames are dispersed, and seem to attack in all directions
without systematic purpose.--Aleister Crowley
Everyone at some point must deal with a bully. Confronted with
overwhelming strength, we fall back on inner resources: wit,
brazenness, courage, sheer panache. Sometimes diplomacy works;
sometimes we resort to elaborate but empty threats.... The seven of
wands indicates the ability to harness all of one's skills to
overcome adversity.--Jean Huets
As most number sevens in the Tarot do, this card represents a gamble
or a risk. This time, however, the normally impulsive, devil-may-care
imps are doing it the smart way, taking their time and planning their
course of action. The Seven of Imps shows that obstacles, challenges,
and risks can be overcome, even if it's an uphill climb. But what
will happen to the imps once they make it to the haunted
house?--Karin Lee
A rainbow hued initiation chamber is the final testing-place of a
neophyte, who kneels reverently with arms extended in a ritual
posture. The trials undertaken in this chamber are designed to
integrate all experience (represented by the seven rays of the
rainbow). ... At midnight, a shaft of light pierces this celestial
initiation chamber, illuminating its secrets of the mysteries of
life, death and resurrection.--Tracey Hoover
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