So I was doing my morning tarot pull today when the 7 of Wands reversed popped up. Man, that card always gives me pause. I remember staring at it upside down thinking, “Really? Again?” Felt like life was shouting at me through cardboard.

What Actually Happened

Started flipping through my old tarot journals first. Found three different notes from last year about this card showing up during stressful weeks. Every single time, I’d tried to power through challenges alone – just like the upright version tells you to fight solo. But reversed? Totally different vibe.

My dumb initial reaction:

• Tried to “fix” everything myself when work conflicts piled up
• Ignored texts from friends offering help
• Kept rearranging my schedule like a maniac thinking busy=productive

Predictably crashed by Wednesday. Ordered greasy takeout at 2AM while muttering “Why does everything suck?” Real adulting right there.

The Lightbulb Moment

Grabbed my dog’s leash for a walk (he’s my best thinking buddy). Halfway down the block, it clicked: That reversed card wasn’t warning me about failure – it was screaming “STOP WHACKING MOLES ALREADY!”

What I changed immediately:

• Emailed my team: “Help me prioritize these 4 fires” instead of juggling all
• Called my sister to vent for 20 mins (didn’t even mention solutions)
• Deleted two calendar events that weren’t urgent

Felt lighter before lunch. Not magically fixed, but like I’d put down heavy grocery bags.

Why This Card Doesn’t Suck

The reversed 7 of Wands isn’t about weakness – it’s about wisdom. That card in reverse means:

• Not all hills are worth dying on
• Asking for backup isn’t defeat
• Sometimes the bravest move is stepping back to breathe

My grandma used to say “You can’t wrestle every alligator in the swamp.” Took me three decades to get it. But tarot? It just smacks you with cardboard until you listen.

Worst part? I’ve pulled this card six times since 2022. You’d think I’d learn faster. But hey – today I actually used the advice instead of panicking. Small wins.