Nine of Wands
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.
What we explore in this episode:
Symbolism across decks: broken bones being set, loosely constructed barriers, plucked roots, and defensive postures
How the Nine of Wands represents perseverance, guardedness, and the tension of being “almost there”
What it means to hold a boundary while still healing
The inner critic is your final opponent on the road to reclaiming self-worth
How resentment builds when we say “yes” while our body screams “no” and how to stop doing that
The sacred role of conflict in maintaining intimacy and connection
Pictures from the decks I talked about today referenced from left to right:
The Goddess of Love Tarot Deck: A Book and Deck for Embodying The Erotic Divine Feminine by Gabriela Herstik and illustrated by Julia Popescu, who also goes by snakes4hair
This card is a classic “wounded warrior” archetype. It shows up when we’ve been through a lot and are still standing. Whether you’re holding your last line of defense or learning to trust again after a hard season, this card asks:
How are you showing up for yourself in the face of fatigue, fear, and doubt?
We talk about the visual metaphors across several decks, including plants being uprooted, bones healing slowly, and watching out for when passion turns into paranoia.
We also explore how defensive posturing can get in the way of clarity, and why building clear boundaries, especially when you’re tired, is the most loving thing you can do for yourself and others.
If you haven't listened to my other seasons yet, go check them out!
In the first season, I introduced tarot by 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:
From the Therapists Who Tarot Deck, I pulled The Wheel of Fortune.
This card is a reminder that life moves in cycles. You don’t control what comes up on the wheel, but you do get to choose how you respond to it.
Reflection prompts:
How can you anchor in your truth even when circumstances are shifting around you?
What lessons have your past “downs” taught you, and how will you use them in the next “up”?
What boundaries help you ride the wheel with grace?
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