Welcome to season 6 of this podcast, where I am talking all about the Suit of Wands. I’ll be going through each card in the suit, one per episode.
In this episode, we're exploring the Five of Wands, a card that speaks to creative tension, internal restlessness, and the kind of challenge that invites transformation.
The Five of Wands often appears when you are on the verge of something meaningful, but things feel messy. Maybe you are encountering resistance. Maybe there’s competition, miscommunication, or internal friction.
This card reminds us that growth rarely happens in a vacuum. There is heat. There is fire. And sometimes, there is chaos. This is the kind of challenge that helps clarify your voice and your values. It is a reminder that challenge does not mean failure, but movement. Let the friction refine your fire and teach you how to hold your own in the heat.
What we explore in this episode:
Common imagery in this card: crossed wands, scattered energy, thorny stems, and symbolic fire
The Five of Wands as a mirror for conflict, competition, and the push for creative breakthrough
The psychological perspective on what this card can tell us about navigating power struggles and interpersonal tension
Astrological connections and how this card can relate to ambition and drive
Pictures from the decks I talked about today referenced from left to right:
If you haven't listened to my other seasons yet, go check them out!
The first season, I introduced tarot through talking about oracle vs tarot cards, myths of tarot, how to find a deck, reading for yourself vs others, and much more.
In seasons 2 and 3, I went through the major arcana and the four suits, one per episode.
In season 4, I talked all about Tarot in Pop Culture and examined representations of Tarot in videogames, TV shows, movies, and more.
In season 5, I went through 13 Common Tarot Spreads, what they are, how many cards, and an example of what it looks like to work through one.
Today's Tarot Pull:
The King of Wands reversed (King of Chilies) from The Desert Illuminations Tarot, and how it asks us to examine self-doubt, leadership style, and our relationship to personal power when things feel out of sync or overly competitive.
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