Tarot Card Meanings

Nine of Pipes

There is an important place for rest and recuperation in any endeavor.

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General Meaning

This suit, most often called "Wands" and sometimes called "Rods" or "Staves," represents initiative, ambition, drive and desire. This is the suit of enterprise and risk-taking.

The Nine of this suit usually indicates a need for rest; some time out to mend wounds and savor victories. Although it may be hard to do, this card would have you leave the field to fresher teammates for now. Release any attachment you may feel to being in a leadership role for now.

In the pictured Tarot decks, the protagonist is shown as too exhausted to be effective in defending his gains, yet resisting the suggestion to ask for help or step down. He or she hasn't had the chance to totally heal from past blows, and is still up there taking another beating. This is the fix that comes from making oneself irreplaceable. Fight off the maniacal thought that only you can save the day! Stop rejecting loved ones who want to help you.

In the Reversed Position

Avoid a situation that seems like a losing battle. Seek new perspective. When the Nine of Wands is reversed, it is time to question your motives. Are you truly defending the high ground because of humanitarian motives? Or are you merely competing with others? If you truly don't belong at the forefront when all is said and done, you will not be seen as a hero for obstructing others.

In the Advice Positon

When the Nine of Wands is in this position, you have done everything you can to bring a situation to a successful conclusion. The full range of possibilities has been exhausted and all the creative energy that is available has already been put to use. This may be a great time to lay down your concerns and enjoy a rest. There is nothing more to bring to the mission unless you regenerate and restore the energy you have put into the cause.

While it is praiseworthy to give all you have for something or someone that means a lot to you, masochism and martyrdom are ill advised. Take a break. No one can fault you for it now.

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WANDS

Ace of Pipes
Two of Pipes
Three of Pipes
Four of Pipes
Five of Pipes
Six of Pipes
Seven of Pipes
Eight of Pipes
Nine of Pipes
Ten of Pipes
Apprentice of Pipes
Totem of Pipes
Queen of Pipes
Exemplar of Pipes

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Ace of Bowls
Two of Bowls
Three of Bowls
Four of Bowls
Five of Bowls
Six of Bowls
Seven of Bowls
Eight of Bowls
Nine of Bowls
Ten of Bowls
Apprentice of Bowls
Totem of Bowls
Queen of Bowls
Exemplar of Bowls

SWORDS

Ace of Arrows
Two of Arrows
Three of Arrows
Four of Arrows
Five of Arrows
Six of Arrows
Seven of Arrows
Eight of Arrows
Nine of Arrows
Ten of Arrows
Apprentice of Arrows
Totem of Arrows
Queen of Arrows
Exemplar of Arrows

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Ace of Stones
Two of Stones
Three of Stones
Four of Stones
Five of Stones
Six of Stones
Seven of Stones
Eight of Stones
Nine of Stones
Ten of Stones
Apprentice of Stones
Totem of Stones
Queen of Stones
Exemplar of Stones