VII – Seven of Wands♣

Seven of Wands stands firm against adversity, defending what has been gained. Attributed to Mars in Leo, this card carries the title Valour—the courage required to maintain one's position against opposition, the strength to uphold conviction in the face of challenge.

It is the test of resilience and the courage to uphold your beliefs. Following the public triumph of the Six, the Seven brings the inevitable challenge from those who would contest your victory. Here is the warrior who must prove that their success was not mere fortune but the result of genuine strength and worth.

Corresponding to Netzach, Victory, in the fiery world, this card embodies the endurance of creative will. The Seven of Wands teaches you to persist, to trust your strength, and to hold your ground when challenged. It affirms that what was won through merit can be kept through courage, and that the true test of achievement lies not in gaining the summit but in holding it.