The Seven of Wands is linked to the Mars in
Leo, and the final ten days of the Sun’s passage through Leo (12th-22nd
August). Mars is associated with
‘masculine’ energy – drive, determination.
It’s sometimes described as war-like, Mars being the Roman god of
war. Here Mars joins forces with the
strength and courage of Leo, the ‘heart’.
This is a battle that will be well-planned. Again, like Jupiter in Leo in the Six of
Wands, there’s a danger of arrogance – Leonine pride combined with Mars aggression. But as long as that’s kept in check, Mars in
Leo suggests initiative and drive, confidence and creative flair.
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| Seven of Wands - Druidcraft (detail) |
The Seven of Wands is often associated with
the idea of fierce or stiff competition, and with keeping the momentum gained
in the Six going. After all that glory
and acclaim, we can’t just sit back! The
Seven is about being ready to take on whatever comes next. That’s where the
Mars in Leo energy comes in. We can draw on the Leonine daring and strength,
allowing ourselves to take risks. I
think of the word ‘courage’ – of the French word for the heart (Leo), coeur, combined
with Mars ‘rage’. The phrase ‘take no
prisoners’ comes to mind – there’s no room for compromise here. There’s also an awareness of our fears,
something else that comes through experience – perhaps through overcoming the
obstacles in the Five of Wands.
Can we see this Mars in Leo energy in the
Druidcraft’s Seven of Wands? Here we
have a single figure, his back to us, defending his position from the invaders
coming from below. He’s taking a stand, defending what he believes in – the
thing that’s most important to him. He’s ready to do what’s necessary to
protect this, the key word being ‘necessary’. The Seven of Wands is about doing
what’s needed – so yes, I can see the astrological association here.
Druidcraft Tarot created by Philip Carr-Gomm and Stephanie Carr-Gomm, illustrated by
Will Worthington, published by Connections
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