Seven of Wands

​The Seven of Wands is about defending what matters most to you. Typically, the person portrayed in the seven stands alone, fiercely defending his footing against competitors, with no one at his or her side.

Despite the seeming disaster, the shaky footing, and the lone fight, the seven character does have the upper hand, and he or she will not be beaten. 
 
Questions answered by the Seven of Wands:
Who? The most defensive person
What? A challenge
Where? A basecamp; one's house
When? The middle of August; Seven units of time from now
Why? Stiff competition is good for you
Yes or No? Yes
 
Seven of Wands
​Before any card: Maintain control of (card)
After any card: Perseverance, defense
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The Seven of Wands as:
...an action?

• Stand up for what you believe in
• Join a protest or challenge yourself in something new

 
...a place in your house?

• The front porch
• The attic
• The games room

 
...a place in your city?

• A boxing ring
• A challenging workplace

 
...a place in the world?

• Rome
• Malta
• Finland
• Vietnam

 
...something to eat?

• Peas and Rice
• Salad
• U-pick, or easy to prepare foods.

...something to clean?

• The fireplace
• The front hall

 
...where to find the missing item?

• In a place you need to secure, such as a vault or fine china cabinet
• Inside the front door

 
...a color? blue, brown
 
...a movie theme? perseverance

• The Shape of Water
• Ratatouille

 
...a new career?

• Teacher or Lecturer
• Nonfiction writer
• Defense

Seven of Wands combinations
With Justice: A defense in court.
With Four of Wands: A community protest.
With Nine of Cups: A shopkeeper locks up his wares for the evening.
With Six of Swords: More strategy is needed before proceeding. A debate.
With Ace of Pentacles: Protect something physical, such as a vault or a new car; check your credit report.