AGGRESSION DEFIANCE CONVICTION
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BEING AGGRESSIVE going after what you want asserting yourself taking the offensive firing the first shot fighting making your point forcefully seizing the advantage Reversed Early Phase: Aggression may increase. Hostilities may break out. You may be thinking of a fight. A chance to seize the advantage may come up. You may need to make your point forcefully. Late Phase: The period of aggression is ending. You're no longer involved in a fight. There's less chance to state your case now. The advantage is no longer yours. Someone has already fired the first shot. |
BEING DEFIANT holding out against pressure defending your position opposing all challengers combating criticism refusing to yield saying “no!” resisting authority Reversed Early Phase: You may become more defiant. Resistance may increase. You may need to defend your position. Someone could decide to hold out. People may get their back up. Late Phase: You're no longer resisting. Defiance is decreasing. Opposition is not as strong now. Challengers are backing off. Refusals are no longer a problem. |
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being sure, knowing you are right having a fixed position demonstrating strong character standing up for what you believe acting resolutely being firm |
Reversed Early Phase: Conviction may grow. You may gain confidence. You may decide to stay the course. Someone may speak out forcefully. Character may become important. Late Phase: You're becoming less certain. You're no longer convinced you're right. Someone is giving up. Firm resolutions are getting broken. People are losing the courage to speak out. |
Description
The Seven of Wands is about taking a stand. Taking a stand is a forceful act that changes the energy flow of the world for good or ill. Most of the time we flow with our lives as if on a river. Events and feelings carry us forward with little effort. Sometimes, though, we are not content to drift. We want to resist the flow, or change its course entirely!
The figure on the Seven of Wands appears to be in a battle. He's either attacking or under attack, probably both. When we decide to take a stand, we set in motion an energy of resistance. When we take up a firm position, others do the same. The Seven of Wands stands for aggression and defiance because they are two sides of the same coin.
Some battles are worth fighting, others just cause trouble. If you are involved in a conflict, ask yourself if it's worth the struggle. Is it important? Will the outcome serve you or others? If so, be bold and aggressive. Defend your position. Refuse to yield! If not, then consider letting the conflict go. Be honest with yourself about this. You will be tempted to hold onto your position, especially if you have invested much time and energy into it.
The Seven of Wands can also indicate strong convictions. In order to take a firm stand, you must believe in your position and yourself. You'll need integrity and strength of character to see you through. For a just cause, the energy of the Seven of Wands makes a difference.
Some Possible Opposing Cards
High Priestess—being passive, holding back
Hanged Man—waiting, letting go
Three of Pentacles—teamwork
Some Possible Reinforcing Cards
Five of Wands—opposition, fighting
Nine of Wands—defending your position, refusing to yield
Five of Swords—conflict, “me-against-them” mentality
