SEVEN OF WANDS
The Upright Seven of Wands is on the defensive. An unseen crowd is rallying below them, vying for the position at the top. Still, they stand tall above the crowd defending the victory they’ve earned. The suit of wands corresponds to fire - the suit is all about protection, ambition, inspiration, and energy, and the Seven of Wands is using all of the above to defend themselves.
You’re in an enviable position. Whether through hard work, creativity, or inspiration, you’ve earned your recent victories. Unfortunately, not everyone is happy to see others succeed. There may be people hoping that you fail so they can step into the spotlight. It sucks to work hard to get something good, only to need to fight in order to keep it when you’d rather just enjoy yourself. The Seven of Wands isn’t happy to be in the fight. Still, even though they look pretty grim, the fight is anything but hopeless - they have the high ground (Obi Wan Meme). Draw upon your past successes and the lessons learned along the way to stand tall in the face of rivals, naysayers, and meanies. Don’t be afraid to protect what you’ve earned.
An aspect of the Seven of Wands that reads very true to me (as a human with two anxiety disorders), but that I seldom see discussed is that sometimes the call is coming from inside the house. Whether through self-doubt, inertia, or imposter syndrome, you might be attacking yourself subconsciously. Don’t sabotage yourself. Take time to quiet your mind and pay attention to your internal monologue. Are you trying to knock yourself down?
