We all must have experienced situations like waking up and stubbing a toe while going to the bathroom, or finding out there’s no soap while taking a bath. We experience such situations and feel that it’s going to be a terrible day. You are beset by hassles, those petty annoyances that are infuriating because they are so minor. The Five of Wands suggests growing pains. The action has increased to the point that it is being noticed, and not necessarily appreciated by others. Now is the time to take more aggressive action to ensure that the actions succeeds.

The Five of Wands stands for times when your environment seems to be fighting you. Nothing flows smoothly, everyone is working at cross purposes. The figures on this card are batting each other. There is no coordinated effort or agreement. When this card shows up, be prepared for a bumpy ride. You are going to need extra patience and perseverance to get to the point where you can accomplish something. The Five of Wands does not represent major blockages, just many small, irritating ones.

This card also stands for competition. In the right circumstances, competition is useful. It fosters extra effort, generates excitement and encourages the best. When The Five of Wands appears in a reading, check for competitive elements. You may be involved in a contest, race or game. You may discover you have rivals who are opposing you or challenging your position. You may feel disheartened by the cut throat environment you find yourself in. At it’s heart, competition is decisive. Make sure it is helping you and others reach your true goals. Otherwise, work toward cooperation.

The Five of Wands can be associated with disagreement. It gives a feeling that everyone is at cross purposes. This card can be related to dissension and quarreling along with arguments and bickering. The Five of Wands can be associated with becoming embroiled in a debate, being at odds with others and quibbling over details. The Five of Wands also means experiencing some sort of competition. It can be related to feeling the thrill of the contest. It also means that one has to go against his opponent.

The Five of Wands can be associated with rising to the challenge and being involved in a game or sport. The result of this game does not usually matter. A person with this card tries to out do himself. He always goes for the gold and looks for a fight. Such a person will always have a rival and likes being challenged by an upstart. The Five of Wands can be associated with experiencing hassles. Such a person gets annoyed by demands and faces minor setbacks. A person with this card needs to take care of the details and suffers from irritations while being bothered by trivialities.

The Five of Wands can be closely associated with the following :

• Disagreement
• Competition
• Hassles