Meaning: The Five of Wands shows five figures clashing with their wands raised, a chaotic scene generally read as competition or conflict rather than serious harm.

Upright: Conflict, competition, tension. Signals disagreement or rivalry, often more about differing opinions or approaches than any real hostility.

Reversed: Avoiding conflict, inner tension, resolution. Can point to conflict being avoided rather than resolved, or the easing of a tense situation after it's finally addressed.