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Five of Wands
Different forces meet head-on.
Competitiondisputesdisagreementrivalry
UPRIGHT MEANINGThe Five of Wands represents competition, clashing opinions and a struggle for position. It can be lively contest or uncoordinated conflict; energies have not yet come together around a shared direction, so friction itself becomes the theme.
KeywordsCompetition, disputes, disagreement, rivalry
A SMALL ACTIONBefore a discussion, agree on a common goal and the order in which everyone will speak.
A QUESTION TO KEEPAre we disagreeing about the goal, the approach, or who gets recognized?
REVERSED MEANINGThe Five of Wands can mean tensions easing, leaving a contest or reaching a compromise. It may also mean conflict has merely been pushed out of sight. Avoiding a confrontation does not always dissolve resentment, and old disputes may return.
KeywordsTensions easing, avoiding conflict, covert rivalry, resentment
A SMALL ACTIONTurn an argument into a specific question you can discuss together.
A QUESTION TO KEEPAm I avoiding a pointless argument, or a conversation that needs to happen?