Five of Wands tarot card meaning

What this card represents

Upright

Five of Wands highlights tension and challenge within action, drive and creative momentum. Use the card to notice what is developing and what action or understanding the situation now requires.

Reversed

Five of Wands reversed can point to blocked, delayed or excessive tension and challenge within action, drive and creative momentum. Slow down and identify what is distorting the situation.

In love

In love, Five of Wands brings tension and challenge into the area of action, drive and creative momentum. Look at reciprocity, timing and what is actually being expressed between you.

Love when reversed

In love, Five of Wands can show a blocked or exaggerated form of tension and challenge. Notice how action, drive and creative momentum is shaping the bond before you react.

A question to reflect on

How does the message of Five of Wands relate to something I can actually do?