One Card Deep Dive- 9 of Wands

Deck used is the Everyday Tarot by Bridgit Esselmont

Here’s another deep dive for you all. Let’s see how this card resonates…

The Cards

from the Everyday Tarot by Bridgit Esselmont

9 of wands: “Even in the face of exhaustion, you stand tall and strong. You are resilient, persistent, and ready to do what it takes to get to the finish line. Keep pushing. You are so close. Don’t let others get to you.

I must admit, that I am feeling profoundly nostalgic for my school days when I read this card. Admittedly, I don’t miss the stress and some of the anxiety that came with the process of getting my education. But I do miss the campus, being among other like-minded people, and having the opportunity to learn from processors and people I admired. The thing is that it was a lot of work over a long period of time. I knew I would finish and I knew the end would be bittersweet for me. Some people around me doubted and questioned my intentions and abilities, but I came through and persisted. It was an exhausting experience, but I’m so proud of myself because it would have been easy to throw in the towel and just give up. But I didn’t, and I would trade the experience for anything.

I also think this has particular resonance with me in our current situation. All of us are in a difficult situation with the restrictions we're currently under and I can't help but wonder whether things will return to some semblance of normal. The best I can do right now is to stand in the wind and not give up, because the second I do, I will have given up on myself. If I'm honest with everyone, I'm nothing if not stubborn and I will not break before I bend.