The Clashing Rocks
The Nines represent the status of your relationship goals.
You arrive at the path of the clashing rocks...
The Nine of Wands is called "Why does everything come with a price tag?"
Why are there clashing rocks when the shore is in sight, the journey's end at hand? How do we make it through these perilous straits?
The Minor Arcana represents your choices and actions throughout the realization of your destiny. The Wands represent the spark plugs of the Tarot, the spark of creativity and the birth of an idea. The Wands are oriented toward action, growth and the realization of your dreams.
Jason's Journey for The Golden Fleece, The Final Passage Home
In Greek Mythology, Jason is close to home and can see Iolkos in the distance. The crew observes the nine flaming wands on the shore that represent their homecoming. The number nine is related to completion of a path, but the ship, having weathered some nasty storms, has tattered and torn sails and is struggling on this last leg of its journey.
The clashing rocks guarding the strait made it difficult for any ship to pass through this channel without being destroyed. The Argonauts were warned of this danger and told of a possible way to avoid having the Argo crushed. Sending a bird through the channel first would cause the rocks to clash together. Then, hopefully, the boat could quickly pass through unscathed. Jason and his crew sent the bird first, but the stern of the boat did not escape the clashing rocks!
My Interpretation Of The Nine Of Wands Tarot Card
The Nine of Wands represents a challenge that springs from nowhere. Just when you thought everything was going well, a new problem arises! You find yourself drained by a new setback and faced with another battle to fight. This card suggests that you will need all your inner resources to get through this struggle without surrender. The situation may seem grim and tax your energy, but these battles cry out to be won.
At this point, you will attain closure and your prospects will open up again. If you are faithful to yourself and to your beliefs you will find the courage and drive to win your battle. There is no retreating at this point. You are prepared to take all necessary measures to avoid going down in flames. You have the eye of the tiger that will walk you through the path to completion.
Positive Position: You are experiencing a new setback that is draining. You survive this struggle because you can rise to the challenge by being faithful to yourself, your morals and your beliefs. Your faith provides the courage and drive to win this battle and start anew. You have invested everything and there is no retreating at this point. You will take all necessary measures to regain your path to completion.
Negative Position: The projects that you are working on are going to fail or be delayed. Your motivation is lacking, as is your energy for another fight. Your mind is not set to take on anything, and your energy level is very low.
Timing is within 9 days, 9 weeks, or the summer season.