Nine of Scepters
Upright: Resilience, courage, persistence, test of faith, boundaries
Reversed: Inner resources, struggle, overwhelm, defensive, paranoia
Nine of Scepters comes to signify that even in the face of adversity, you stand tall and strong. You may be on the edge of exhaustion, but you are resilient. This card may also come at a time when you feel battered and bruised, having endured significant challenges and struggles along your path. Nine of Scepters asks you to trust that this is simply a test of your resilience and know that every time you overcome an obstacle, you are getting stronger and clearer about what you truly stand for. Finally, the advice of Nine of Scepters is to establish your boundaries and then fiercely protect those boundaries. If you have allowed others to stand in your way or deplete your energy, it is likely you have not asserted yourself effectively to protect yourself. Get clear on what you need in this situation to be successful and reach your goals, then communicate those needs to others and establish boundaries.
For this image, nine red, Aztec scepters stand behind and in the grasp of a crouching woman in warrior's clothing. She is beaten down but not totally surrendering. She is showing resilience and courage. The raven skull and the skeletal wing structure with feathers give a nod to Dia de los Muertos imagery. This woman warrior is worn down from a long battle, perhaps close to death or illness but not giving up. Nine of Scepters encourages you to keep pushing-you are close to the finish line. Even if you feel like giving up, this is a final challenge before you reach your goal-so don't let go of your hopes and dreams. You are so close to making them a reality. Stand firm and strong against your challenges, you will achieve your goal.
The zodiac sign Leo is represented by the brave and mighty Lion. Fight for what you want. Don't give up or give in. Be brave, be bold, be badass. Bring out that warrior/fighter that is always within.
Zodiac: Leo
Element: Fire
Color: Red