Seven is: The perfect number, (7 days to create the earth (mythical), 7 days in a week, 7 year physiological cycle). The combination of 3+4= . Seven represents a need for introspection, independent self-discovery and inner growth. Sevens reflect taking an original approach to learning, meditation, retreat, and reevaluation.
Add to that Wands: The Wands are the suit of creativity, action and movement. They are about ‘Doing’.
Now the books all say that the 7 of Wands is about defense and standing your ground and…in essence…fighting.
So let’s look at the picture. Notice anything? Look at the guys shoes…
Ruth, Chapter 4, verse 7: Now this was the manner in former time in Israel concerning redeeming and concerning changing, for to confirm all things; a man plucked off his shoe, and gave it to his neighbor; and this was the testimony of Israel.
Two immediate questions: One, was Waite a Bible reader/follower? This chapter refers to Boaz marrying Ruth. Look at the pillars on the High Priestess card…there’s a clue. Two, would Waite have included this in the 7 of Wands? I have reason to believe he did, it is a subtle inclusion referring to his fraternal activities at the time, that is missed by most. There are other fraternal references in various Waite Coleman-Smith cards.
This inclusion moves the generally accepted meaning expounded by authors and shifts it. Since seven is about perfection and learning we have to move away from conflict, and since wands are about doing we must retain the characteristic of ‘action’.
Thus is my interpretation of being supported. He is not acting alone…he appears to be, but there are folks working in the background…they have sealed the deal and he is wearing the badge upon which agreements were and are made.
