Tarot de la Santa Muerte Meanings: Los Bastos / The Wands

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​Tarot de la Santa Muerte Meanings:
Los Bastos / The Wands

As de Bastos - Ace of Wands:
Renewal of strength and power. Creativity and optimism. The start of a new job or project.
Reversed:
Weakness, sickness, pessimism, and fear.

2 de Bastos - 2 of Wands:
Freedom, the breaking of chains. Conflicts resolved, and stalemates broken. Enthusiasm about moving forward.
Reversed:
Expiration, indecision, or wasted efforts. No results. Trapped by confusion. Little to no movement toward outstanding obligations.

3 de Bastos - 3 of Wands:
Exploration and adventure. Going in search of new places and experiences. Moving with purpose and a clear direction. 
Reversed:
Feeling lost and afraid. No idea where to move or look next. Disorientation. Feeling frozen with fear.

4 de Bastos - 4 of Wands:
Fulfillment, a job well done, or a word / promise kept. Growth in spite of struggle, triumph with dignity. A deserved accomplishment. Hard work pays off.
Reversed:
Promises not kept. Procrastination and excuses. False achievements, negative shortcuts, or cheating.

5 de Bastos - 5 of Wands:
An important discussion, confrontation, or competition. A public spectacle with a high likelihood of victory.
Reversed:
Disadvantaged in a conflict, fight, or lawsuit. A public spectacle with a high likelihood of defeat.

6 de Bastos - 6 of Wands:
Victory, winning in different areas. Promotion or reward.
Reversed:
A competitive loss, or failure to win a prize. Feeling worse off. Looking bad in front of others, or others forming a negative opinion about you.

7 de Bastos - 7 of Wands:
Seeing a threat and facing it head on. Courage and confidence in the face of adversity. On the defense, but full of will to fight.
Reversed:
False sense of security, or misinterpreting the facts. Uncalculated risk. Lack of preparation and bad news.

8 de Bastos - 8 of Wands:
Concentrated energy and coordinated action. Mutually beneficial union. Strength in numbers.
Reversed:
Lack of energy and coordination. Discord and infighting. Wasted energy.

9 de Bastos - 9 of Wands:
A strong position, a fortress of defense. In a secure place with the ability to endure. Strong allies.
Reversed:
Bad prospects, fewer resources, and decreased energy. Lack of support.

10 de Bastos - 10 of Wands:
A heavy burden, or feelings of guilt. Trying to do too much at once, or trying to make everyone happy. Feeling spread too thin.
Reversed:
Exhaustion and despair. Submission to a false doctrine. Feeling broken and hurt.

Sota de Bastos - Jack of Wands:
A young, enthusiastic person. A desire to learn and achieve goals. Creativity. Fertility.
Reversed:
Apathy, or a childish attitude. No desire to make progress. Discouragement.

Caballero de Bastos - Gentleman of Wands:
Passionate and courageous, but sometimes hasty and impulsive. Lots of energy to tackle many projects and move forward on any ground.
Reversed:
Immature and lazy attitude. Inattentive and incapable, especially at work. Indecisive.

Reyna de Bastos - Queen of Wands:
Maturity and patience. Generosity and bearing good fruit. Joy in creating and caring for loved ones.
Reversed:
Immaturity and desperation. Wanting to leave everything behind, wanting to divorce. Exhaustion and frustration.

Rey de Bastos - King of Wands:
Maturity and expertise. Ability to work and produce in confidence.
Reversed:
Immaturity and useless habits. Weakness and exhaustion. Fear and loss of hope.

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