Let’s talk about the Nines in Tarot

Thanks for coming back for another tarot Tuesday! In today’s journey; we will excavate more from the nines.

These cards are symbolic of fulfillment, completion and wisdom found through experience of life’s trials. Can we understand how any of the nines may help us realize when a cycle ends? What is it that takes someone to enlightenment anyway?

About the Number Nine

The number nine is a strong image of conclusiveness, satisfaction or the fulfilment and culmination of experiences.

Being the last one in numerology, it is the end point of a given cycle and also gains wisdom. It stands for an accomplished objective or goal and it is closely tied to spiritual enlightenment as well as higher consciousness.

The number nine has significant meanings in various spiritual and cultural contexts. Christian religion associates it with the fruits of the Spirit, while Hinduism celebrates it as being nine forms of Goddess Durga and Buddhism equates nine with completing a spiritual journey after achieving Nirvana.

Additionally, Chinese culture lays much emphasis on this digit that corresponds to long life together with cosmic totality whereas in Norse mythology, nine worlds are represented by Yggdrasil, the tree of life.

Altogether, number nine indicates individuals undergo changes in their lives, pursuing matters of greater concern and aligning themselves with their true callings.

The Nine of Wands

The nine of wands symbolizes resilience, perseverance and a brave attitude towards challenges.

It is indicative that despite problems or setbacks ahead, you have enough strength and determination for continuing your battle.

Nine of wands tell us how we can use our inner power, experience, ability not only to survive but to get ahead. This shows us that even though the effort can be great, one has energy enough to overcome any problem in life successfully.

Reversed, the nine of wands suggests feelings of exhaustion and vulnerability. It indicates that you may be on the verge of giving up after enduring a long period struggling.

You might feel overly defensive or worn out from ongoing challenges, leading to hesitation in moving forward. Try and consider the adversity you’re facing as this card reflects inner resistance, self-doubt, or a lack of motivation to push through obstacles.

The nine of wands reversed encourages you to assess whether you’re protecting yourself too much or letting past experiences hinder your progress.

Take a step back and spend some time regaining your strength. It may take some time to find a renewed sense of perseverance but it’s important to rest and heal rather than over extending yourself.

The Nine of Pentacles

The Nine of Pentacles represents financial independence, self-sufficiency, and personal success, but don’t mistake this as a windfall, it indicates a solid foundation being built through hard work’s results.

Take pride in your achievements; reap the benefits of your labor- this is what this card asks you to do.

Self reliance is important for your prosperity, so try to maintain discipline in order to reach your full potential.

The nine of pentacles reversed, suggests a sense of financial instability or a feeling of dependence on others. It can indicate that, there may be internal dissatisfaction or a lack of fulfillment.

You are warned against overindulgence, materialism, or relying too heavily on wealth for happiness. You might also feel that your hard work hasn’t brought the expected rewards, leading to frustration or a desire for more freedom and independence.

Rather than dwelling on this, try to focus on personal growth, self-sufficiency, and finding contentment beyond material achievements. This kind of re-evaluation will reveal what truly brings you satisfaction.

The Nine of Cups

The Nine of Cups, also called the “Wish Card,” indicates contentment, satisfaction, and emotional fulfillment. This is a great omen, it’s telling you that your wishes are going to come true.

This card has elements of happiness, plenty, and good emotions.

You should take time to celebrate your accomplishments and be grateful for every positive thing in your life. It reminds us to be thankful for the things we already have emotionally or materially, and appreciate the abundance around us.

When the nine of cups is reversed, it suggests a temporary delay or dissatisfaction in achieving emotional fulfillment or personal satisfaction.

This card wants you to consider what it is that you want, and if your current pursuits align with who you truly are.

Try not to rely on outside factors for happiness, and rather find fulfilment through genuine connections and inner peace.

The Nine of Swords

The nine of swords reveals someone overwhelmed with anxiety and despair, often resulting from inner conflict and too much concern. It advises you to face the source of your anxieties head on rather than letting them stew in your mind.

This card further stresses the importance of seeking help from friends, family or professionals to ease mental suffering.

If you are spending your time concerned about the future, this can impair current well-being, so spend some time in reflection and look at taking a proactive approach to managing and overcoming those fears.

The reversed nine of swords signals a release from anguish in one’s mind. A leaving behind of troubles that may have caused this pain.

You are moving towards being more positive minded which would enable you come up with solutions to troubling matters thereby giving you relief.

It implies that you are succeeding in letting go off self-imposed stressors. Keep progressing in that way to become calm and balanced inside.

Further Reading

Below are some books on amazon that discuss tarot and numerology in more detail:

• The angel numbers book by Mystic Michaela
• The little book of numerology by Elise Wild
• Ultimate Guide to Tarot by Liz Dean 
• Origins of the Tarot: A Guidebook to the Ancestral Influences that Shaped the Tarot’s Minor Arcana by Benjamin David Hoshour

Here are the other posts within this blog discussing tarot meanings.

• Aces in Tarot
• Twos in Tarot
• Threes in Tarot
• Fours in Tarot
• Fives in Tarot
• Sixes in Tarot
• Sevens in Tarot
• Eights in Tarot
• Nines in Tarot
• Tens in Tarot
• Princes in Tarot
• Princesses in Tarot
• Queens in Tarot
• Kings in Tarot