The card signifies strength in opposition. If attacked, the person will meet an onslaught boldly; and his build shews, that he may prove a formidable antagonist. With this main significance there are all its possible adjuncts--delay, suspension, adjournment.
Additional Meaning
Generally speaking, a bad card.
Reversed
Obstacles, adversity, calamity.
Additional Reversed
Nine of Wands
Card No w9
Description
The figure leans upon his staff and has an expectant look, as if awaiting an enemy. Behind are eight other staves--erect, in orderly disposition, like a palisade.
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Copyright
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