It is not surprising, given that life can often feel like a fight, that when readers consider the wands suit they often talk about battles. Everyone has, at some point in time, been called on to speak out, stand up for themselves or overcome the inner voice that can feel like the greatest force of oppression
The Seven of Wands is perceived to be an activist’s card and a woman like Lowitja O’Donoghue, who has fought tirelessly for Aboriginal rights, is the kind of person who might come to mind. For some of us the Seven of Wands might help us understand our fight for survival in a society that doesn’t accept our existence. For others, it is about standing tall and getting our message out there so it can be heard.
In some decks, we see a physical battle. A person standing alone, their single wand held high, fighting a sea of faceless others. This is how it can feel sometimes, when we are called to defend our truths or overcome the seemingly insurmountable.
Other decks, like the Light Seers Tarot by Chris Anne represent the Seven of Wands differently. A card like hers can be interpreted as depicting a defiance and taking a stand that changes the energy flow.
A person, who could be perceived to have defiantly faced what seems like a truly insurmountable battle and changed the flow, is Turia Pitt.
In 2011, age 24, Turia was an ex-model, fitness fanatic and successful mining engineer when she was caught in a freak firestorm while competing in a 100km ultramarathon in Western Australia. She was choppered out of the remote desert barely alive, with full thickness burns to 64 percent of her body.
“Simply AMAZING! Turia’s presence on the stage captivated our audience. Her ability to overcome the physical trauma of her experience and then battle through the mental and emotional challenges that followed is justly inspiring. Turia was able to share her brave story with connection to our audience, who were completely silent for the duration, until the end when Turia was given a 100% standing ovation. Turia is a truly remarkable human. We would recommend Turia as an inspirational or motivational speaker with absolute enthusiasm.”
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Surviving against overwhelming odds is the least of her achievements. Turia has gone on to thrive in the ultimate story of triumph over adversity. Pitt is living proof that, with the right mindset, anything is possible.
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