competition, conflict, clashing opinions
Five of Wands Tarot Card Meaning
What Five of Wands means upright and reversed, with readings for love, money and career.
The picture and its symbols
Five of Wands shows five young men swinging their wands at cross purposes. It belongs to the suit of Wands, the element of fire (passion, action and challenge), and its rank carries the theme of conflict and change (Five). Look closely: no one is hurt. This is noise from clashing opinions rather than a real fight, and once it is sorted out it becomes energy.
Upright meaning
competition, conflict, clashing opinions. Opinions collide and competition is fierce. Stay out of emotional fights.
- Love
- Small quarrels are frequent. Try to understand instead of trying to win.
- Money
- A crowded, competitive market. Avoid overstretched bets.
- Career
- Rivalry or disagreement at work. Prove yourself through skill.
- Yes or no
- No
- Advice
- Rather than turning it over in your mind, make one small move first.
Reversed meaning
conflict easing, compromise. The quarrel settles and a compromise is found.
- Love
- Making up after an argument.
- Money
- You step back from the competition and choose stability.
- Career
- The conflict is settled and cooperation begins.
- Yes or no
- Not yet
- Advice
- Check whether enthusiasm is making you rush, and where your energy is leaking away.
Timing
Because this is a Wands card, change is likely to show quickly, within days to a few weeks.
The question this card asks
What do you actually want to come away with from this conflict?
Draw the cards yourself
For entertainment and self-reflection only. Do not use a reading to make health, legal or financial decisions.