Nine of Wands Feelings: Understanding Your Emotions Better

Oh, honey, let me tell you, this Nine of Wands, it’s a card that’s seen a thing or two. Kinda like me, I guess. You know, it talks about all them feelings. And there are a lot of them feelings!

First off, it says you’re tired. Just plain worn out. Like you’ve been hoeing the cornfield all day under that hot sun. It’s called, what was it, “weariness” and “fatigue.” That’s it. Just means you need a good long rest, maybe a nap in the hammock. This card, it knows about that. It’s like when you been fightin’ for somethin’ for a long, long time. You’re gettin’ there, but you are just plum tuckered out. That’s that Nine of Wands feeling. Always that Nine of Wands!

But it ain’t all bad, no sir. This card, it’s also got that get-up-and-go, you know? That “resilience” thing. That’s like, you get knocked down, but you just keep on getting back up. Like my old rooster, bless his heart, always ready for another round, no matter how many times he lost to that mean old hawk. It is about that persistence. You know, keep on going. Even when it is hard. Just like when you are picking those beans. Your back hurts, you are tired, but you keep going. Because you need to do it. That is what this card tells you.

And “determination,” that’s like having your mind set on something and ain’t nothing gonna stop you. Like when I’m making my apple pie, I don’t care if the oven’s being fussy, that pie’s gonna get made, and it’s gonna be the best darn pie you ever tasted. It is that strong will. You know you can do something, and you are gonna do it. It is like when I need to get to town. I will walk if I have to. That’s that determination, and that’s in that Nine of Wands card, too. It is a strong card. A good card. It is about them Nine of Wands feelings. And they are strong feelings.

Sometimes, though, this card shows up lookin’ all upside down. They call it “reversed.” When it’s like that, it can mean different things. Like maybe you’re so tired you just can’t go on no more. Or maybe you’re scared to keep trying ’cause you’re afraid of getting hurt again. It’s like you’ve lost your fight. Like when you plant them seeds, and nothing comes up. You feel like, why bother? But you gotta keep tryin’. The good lord, he provides. That is what that card is telling you. That Nine of Wands reversed, that is a hard one.

Now, if you’re just starting out with some fella, and you’re wondering how he feels about ya, this card can tell you something. If it’s the right way up, it means he’s been through some things, but he’s tough. He’s ready to protect what’s his. It is about that new love. And how you feel about each other. You know, all them feelings. That is a good thing. That means he cares. He really cares. He has that Nine of Wands feeling for you!

• It means he might be a little guarded, you know, like he’s been hurt before.
• But he’s willing to give it another go.
• He’s got that “grit,” they call it.
• That’s like courage, but the kind that comes from having been through the wringer a few times.

But if that card is upside down, well, it could mean he’s not quite ready for something serious. Maybe he’s still hurting from the past. Or maybe he’s just plain scared. It is like he is not ready to try. Not ready to love. That is hard. When you are ready, but he is not. You need to be patient. And kind. That is all you can do. That is all that card is telling you about that Nine of Wands reversed.

This card, it’s about learning from your past, too. Like when you burn the biscuits, you learn to watch ’em closer next time. It’s about “learning from past failures,” they say. And it’s about “expecting trouble.” That don’t mean you’re always looking for a fight. It just means you’re ready for whatever comes your way. Like when you keep an eye on the weather, so you know when to bring in the laundry. You gotta be ready. For the good and the bad. That is life. That is that Nine of Wands. It is a card about life.

It is about being “guarded.” That is like keeping your heart safe. It is like locking your door at night. It is ok to be careful. It is ok to be scared. But you need to love. You need to have that Nine of Wands feeling! This card, it’s a lot like life, ain’t it? Full of ups and downs, good times and bad. But you just gotta keep on going, keep on fighting for what you believe in. That is all it is. That is all that matters. And that’s what this old Nine of Wands is trying to tell ya. It’s a good card, even when it’s hard. Just like life. It is all about them feelings. All them Nine of Wands feelings.