The Card Codex
Nine of Wands

Minor Arcana · Wands

Nine of Wands

Upright

enduranceone last pushguarded strength

You are tired and on your guard, but still standing — and the end is close now. Gather what is left for one more push: you have come too far to stop here.

Reversed

worn outshield always upnot asking for help

You are bracing for blows nobody is throwing any more: that is what a long defence does. Lower the shield a little, rest, and let someone carry it with you.