Known also as the Lord of Valour and aligned with Mars in Leo, the Seven of Wands represents boldness and confident action in the face of stiff competition.
This is not a card for the meek or submissive - it rather denotes courage in the face of adversity, thumbing one's nose at the detractors and those who would push you out of the way or trip you over to get to the finish line first.
The Seven of Wands calls forth your fiery determination, especially when you thought the race was over - not so, not while you have a breath in your body! This is a time for you to understand what you are made of, what you stand for, and that you have a right to happiness, victory and the spoils of war.
When this card shows up, it says that you have played the nice guy too long. Prior successes you have enjoyed have earned the attention of those who would like to take that success from you, so this is your chance to stand your ground and show them that your talents and abilities are no flash in the pan.
This is especially true in your work or in relation to your creativity. Others will try to tell you there is no value in what you know is great and so you must remain true to your essence. Often when we face violent opposition to something that is truly important to us, we need to fight for it with every fibre of our being.
The worst thing you can do now is bow down to mediocrity and jealousy - when others sense that you are succeeding you will come up against this type of opposition that is designed to keep you in yur place in the herd.
The advice of this card is to not be influenced by this pressure from others, but focus instead on what is really important to you and what is your true creative expression.
It will not be easy or comfortable, not at all, but remain true to your vision and what you know is right and you will succeed wonderfully.
"The cave you fear to enter holds the treasure that you seek..." - Joseph Campbell
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