9 of Wands, reversed

Today's card, 9 of Wands, shows us a person who has survived a fight or two and he's behind a wall that he's erected, while holding a wand.  He's built a wall for protection from the outside, and he appears to be in a defensive mode.

We build walls inside ourselves when we feel vulnerable or under attack.  When this occurs we shut people out, we certainly are not kind to people who have hurt us, and we're alone and left to wonder what the hell happened, why is the world against us, or what's wrong with us.

The reverse of this card can mean these same things mentioned above but to a lesser degree.  Do not get trapped behind a wall of defense - look beyond the wall and confront the adversary and deal with the issues that separate you and the other party.  Be confident and speak your grievance but also listen to the other party as you might be doing something subconsciously add strain to the situation.

Nine of Swords, reversed

The bed should be a place where we can go to rest, relax, and dream away the cares of the world.  Like the flowers on the bed spread, they are symbols of growth, vitality, and even regeneration.

However, sometimes we find ourselves in difficult situations that are not our creation - family issues, work issues, as examples.  Where we have a vested interest in seeing people doing the right or positive thing, sometimes this causes us worry to the point that it would keep us awake in the wee hours of the morning.

Thankfully, seasons like this do come to an end, and like the conflictive seen carved at the bottom of this persons bed, the thoughts that race though our head in the middle of the night will end.  Peace and rest will return.

The bed spread has the signs of the zodiac sewn on it - this would remind us that regardless of the situation, we should seek guidance from the Universe - the angels above and it's earthly representatives can provide needed guidance, council, and direction in tough times.