Five of Wands Reversed Tarot Card Meaning
General Interpretation
Getting the 5 of Wands reversed in a reading suggests a shift from chaotic competition and conflict toward either resolution of these conflicts, or avoidance of them. Where the upright version of this card symbolizes healthy competition, clashes or productive tension, the reversal symbolizes these conflicts becoming unbalanced. It can show that you’re escaping necessary conflict that can help you to grow as a person. But it may also symbolize fleeing from toxic environments where rivalry is more stifling rather than motivating. Conversely, this card can signify a resolution of conflicts by finding common ground with others instead of butting heads.
Read on as we explore the Five of Wands reversed in various contexts.
5 of Wands Reversed Love and Relationships
Getting Five of Wands reversed as a single person asking about your love life suggests you may be avoiding dating due to a fear of competition with others or rejection. Conversely, you may find yourself in various “situationships” where unclear expectations and a lack of commitment cause tension. Are you hiding from deep connections on purpose, or are you wisely waiting for something more genuine?
Getting the Five of Wands reversed when asking about a new or potential relationship suggests the “testing out” phase of the connection is ending, as both of you become more vulnerable and comfortable with each other. Power struggles that may have taken place are slowly resolving, leading to cooperation between you two. Alternatively, this could suggest one of you is withdrawing to avoid necessary conversations. You’re being asked to reflect if you’re the one engaging in this behavior.
Getting Five of Wands reversed when asking about your current relationship hints that petty arguments between you two may finally be decreasing, leading to more peace in your connection. But, you may also be avoiding discussing deeper issues by focusing on surface conflicts and trivialities. Care should be taken that you’re not avoiding discussion you need to have in the name of “peace”.
Getting the Five of Wands reversed when asking about an ex suggests the competition between you two to prove who is better off after the split is finally fading. You’re becoming less interested in rehashing old arguments and resentments about the relationship. There may finally be a sense of closure between the two of you after a prolonged post-breakup tension.
Getting the Five of Wands reversed when asking about your crush suggests you’re either gaining confidence around this person, or you’re starting to realize that this infatuation was more about your own ego (or theirs) rather than a real desire for connection. Mixed signals from this person are starting to make more sense to you now, and you’re finally realizing how this person truly feels about you.
Getting the Five of Wands reversed when asking about your child suggests that any sibling rivalry between your children are calming down. They may be also entering a less rebellious, cooperative phase with you and other family members. Conversely, your child may be withdrawing from healthy competition vs sports, academics, video games, etc. It’s important to let your child know that it’s okay to lose, no one wins all the time, and the effort is what matters most.
Getting the 5 of Wands reversed when asking about your current friendship suggests that group dynamics with your friend may be stabilizing after a period of drama. One or both of you are choosing harmony and peace in the connection over having to be “right” in arguments. But you’re being asked not to avoid all conflict and pretend everything is okay when it may not be. That too, is a red flag.
Getting the Five of Wands reversed when asking about a former friend suggests the friendship may have met its demise due to one or both of you having a strong need to win conflict. You both may be at the stage now where you’re able to see these disagreements objectively and understand why you fell out with each other. Reconciliation may be possible if you both consider dropping the ego going forward.
When asking about an enemy or a rival, Five of Wands reversed suggests this person may be backing down from attacking you. But that may not be out of a desire for peace or empathy, but because they’re realizing that their aggressive tactics towards you are not effective. The healthiest approach going forward with this person is to remove yourself from their sphere altogether and get on with your life.
5 of Wands Reversed Career and Money
Getting Five of Wands reversed when asking about a potential/new job or career suggests self-doubt or a fear of competition may be holding you back from going forward. Conversely, you may be realizing some of your career goals aren’t truly yours, but a way for you to keep up with others. This card is gently reminding you to focus on what you want, not what others think you should be doing.
When asking about your current job or career, Five of Wands reversed suggests office drama or politics may be cooling off. Conversely, you may be avoiding necessary confrontations with your superiors of colleagues in the name of “peace”. The Five of Wands reversed is asking you to reflect whether keeping the “peace” serves your well-being or just maintains the underlying dysfunction.
Looking to start a new business? When asking about a potential business idea, the Five of Wands reversed is a gentle reminder not to obsess over what rivals are doing, but consider other factors. There may not be as much competition as you think to successfully launch and grow this business. Though you are being warned not to launch before you’re completely ready just to beat your competitors to the punch. Take the time you need to successfully launch.
When asking about your current business, the Five of Wands reversed suggests that conflicts among team members may finally be resolving soon. You may be finding that external competition in your market could be easing as some competitors drop out or pivot. But, you’re also being gently reminded to confront any conflict head on in your place of work instead of avoiding issues.
When asking about your money and finances, the Five of Wands reversed suggests the internal pressure you feel to “keep up with the Joneses” has been decreasing. If you’ve had any financial conflicts or disagreement with others lately, that too should be easing. You may find it easier to get others to cooperate with your financial goals, where they may have put up resistance prior.
5 of Wands Reversed Pregnancy
When asking about a possible pregnancy, the Five of Wands reversed suggests that your fears around pregnancy or “not measuring up” as a parent may be easing. If you’ve been having fertility struggles, you may be comparing less to others lately. Any tensions with your partner or others around family planning may be letting up, too. If you’re asking whether you’re currently pregnant, the answer leans no. You’re being advised to worry less about timelines which will reduce your stress and increase fertility.