Wands · Minor Arcana
Nine of Wands
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and his build shewssuspensionadjournment
The card signifies strength in opposition. If attacked, the person will meet an onslaught boldly; and his build shews, that he may prove a formidable antagonist. With this main significance there are all its possible adjuncts--delay, suspension, adjournment.
Reversed
obstaclesadversitycalamity
Obstacles, adversity, calamity.
✦ Symbolism & Description
The imagery
The figure leans upon his staff and has an expectant look, as if awaiting an enemy. Behind are eight other staves--erect, in orderly disposition, like a palisade.
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