Feeling strong now! I would actually describe it as more of a triumphant, but tired kind of feeling. You have been persistent and determined, in spite of the ups and downs of life. When feeling knocked down, you have gotten up again and pushed on through to the other side. Some might even say they have the battle scars to prove it. Today is a mixed bag energetically, and no doubt you have grown weary of being in survival mode, but there can be a silver lining in the midst of all which surrounds you, should you allow yourself to see it.

The 9 of Wands is a card of survival, persistence, determination, getting back up again no matter how many times life knocks you down, and pushing through no matter how drained you might be from the experience. Try humming a few bars of ‘Eye of the Tiger’ to get you through the day. For earliest possible access to my Tarot Card of the Day, download the free PodBean app from your AppStore, or follow me across your favorite podcast platforms.

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Source:   Gaucho Arcana 1928 Tarot by Mark Andrew Smith (Follow @steamboatlegends on Instagram)

This card was last seen January 3, 2026

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