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Ace of Wands

The Ace of Swords opens the suit of swords and sets the tone about truth. In the P.E.N.S.I. system, this card marks the point where speech, justice and cruelty come into play via truth, or lack of. This card speaks to beginnings that feel urgent and alive. P.E.N.S.I. frames it as the first pulse of…

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Eight of Wands

The Eight of Wands shows fast motion and clear flow. Things shift quick and stay direct. This card brings speed, progress, messages, and rising momentum. You see delays fade while energy starts to move with purpose. Many readers view this card as a sign to act soon. With my P.E.N.S.I. method it is a lot…

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Five of Wands

The Five of Wands hits with noise and friction, and conflict waits in each corner. It is easy to learn this card with my P.E.N.S.I Method First, this card brings heat that forces growth through struggle. Next, it pushes you to face truth instead of hiding. Tension rises fast, and it refuses to soften. Still,…

4 of Wands Meaning

Four of Wands

The Four of Wands shows a moment of joy, stability, and shared support. This card often appears when a foundation is strong enough to celebrate. It marks times when work has paid off and community or home life feels steady and warm. This card’s meaning is derived from my method:  P.E.N.S.I. This post uses P.E.N.S.I.,…

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Nine of Wands

The Nine of Wands is read through the full P.E.N.S.I. structure: position, element, numerology, symbolism, and intuition all point to earned endurance. This card appears after repeated effort, when strength exists but has been tested. If you have not, read the first P.E.N.S.I. lesson, it will make learning tarot so much easier. Less memorizing, more…

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Seven of Wands

The Seven of Wands shows what it feels like to stand your ground under pressure with style and wit. It speaks to that tense moment when you know you earned your place and someone still tries to push you off it. For this series we walk through my method, P.E.N.S.I. for each pip card. Then…

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Six of Wands

The Six of Wands carries victory, progress, and earned recognition. First, this card arrives after real struggle and steady effort. Also, it marks the moment when tension breaks and direction becomes clear. And it reminds us that progress matters more than applause. Also, this post uses my P.E.N.S.I Method. It explores Position, Element, Numerology, Symbolism,…

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Ten of Wands

The Ten of Wands meaning is easier to grasp using P.E.N.S.I. this speaks to Position, Element, Numerology, Symbolism, and Intuition all at once. This card shows effort pushed to its limit. It reflects a moment where responsibility has grown heavier than expected, even though the goal is close. The message is not about weakness. It…

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Three of Wands

The Three of Wands speaks of progress, patience, and steady expansion. It represents the moment after you’ve taken action and now wait for the results to unfold. This card celebrates trust, planning, and vision working together as new paths begin to open. This post uses the P.E.N.S.I. method: Position, Element, Numerology, Symbolism, and Intuition to…

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Two of Wands

The Two of Wands invites you to step beyond your comfort zone and embrace a wider horizon. It marks the moment when vision meets planning, and possibilities unfold. This card encourages foresight, confidence, and taking deliberate action toward your goals. It reminds you that growth comes from daring decisions and conscious direction. This post follows…