“You will never know your limits unless you push yourself to them.” – Anonymous Similar to The 6 of Wands, The 7 of Wands describes a gifted individual that has risen far above the rest and exceeded the expectations of their superiors. You have seen great success lately, and it seems as though the stars have been aligned in your favor. While you have not actively been praised by those around you, this does not mean that they have not recognized your exemplary efforts as of late. You have been pushing yourself particularly hard lately, but now is the time to push yourself as far as you can go. Now is the time to test your limits, step out of your comfort zone, and set yourself apart from the competition. It may be exhausting at first, but the incredible effort that you put in now will lead you to even more fantastic rewards in the future.

Your romantic life may have recently been fraught with challenges that you were not expecting. Perhaps you and your partner have fallen into a pattern of fights and disagreements that make it difficult to enjoy their company. These issues may seem insurmountable now, but this is a challenge that you have the power to overcome. Sit down and have a serious conversation with them; identify the route of the problem, set reasonable boundaries, and seek outside help if it is truly necessary. The two of you are strong enough to work through this if only you are willing to put in the time and effort to see its resolution. Your partner wants to see the end of this current bout of trouble as much as you do, and your relationship will be infinitely stronger as a result of your willingness to overcome. If you are actively seeking a new romantic relationship, now is the time to put yourself out there even more than you have been lately. Have you been thinking about downloading a dating app to find new connections? Make sure you have plenty of nice pictures for your new profile!

WANDS. SEVEN.

A young man on a craggy eminence brandishing a staff; six other staves are raised towards him from below.

Divinatory Meanings: It is a card of valor, for, on the surface, six are attacking one, who has, however, the vantage position. On the intellectual plane, it signifies discussion, wordy strife; in business—negotiations, war of trade, barter, competition. It is further a card of success, for the combatant is on the top and his enemies may be unable to reach him.

Reversed: Perplexity, embarrassments, anxiety. It is also a caution against indecision.

Work has been tough lately. At times, it may feel as though you’ve been surviving far more than you’ve been thriving in the workplace. Those around you have recognized the effort that you’ve been putting in, as well as the success that you’ve achieved in light of recent challenges. Don’t let trouble keep you from continuing to push yourself to new, unexplored heights. Now is the time to double-down on your work efforts; you are close to a massive breakthrough! By pushing beyond your limits and shattering the expectations that have been places upon you, you may begin to acquire access to new opportunities that were not previously available to you. Is there a promotion that you’ve had your eyes on recently? This is the perfect opportunity for you to show your superiors that you can handle the responsibility of a higher position. If you are actively seeking new employment, don’t let the troubles of job hunting discourage you from continuing the search. Double-down on your efforts, revise you application materials, and look into new fields that you may not have previously considered. You will be surprised how many new and exciting opportunities will be opened to if you are willing to step a little out of your comfort zone! Have you always wondered what it would be like to work for a delivery service? Do you have friends that have suggested you apply to their place of employment, but haven’t made a move because it “wasn’t your cup of tea”? Now is the perfect time to try new avenues of employment; not only will you be earning a paycheck, but you may find yourself in the job that you never knew you wanted!

Canadian professional hockey player Wayne Gretzky once said, “You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take.” When The 7 of Wands appears in the reversed position, this is a sign that you’ve failed to push yourself to the limit in order to seize new opportunities. This may be a result of a lack of motivation, a fear of leadership positions, or an inner sense of doubt that you can handle the responsibilities that such an opportunity would place upon you. But you are capable of so much more than you may think. You have everything that you need to be a top performer and a leader in your field; all you need is the gumption to get started. Accepting the challenge in and of itself is a massive feat, and you may be surprised to find how well suited you are to overcoming this challenge once you actually get started.