Tarot Cards: Nine of Wands Qualities

Defending yourself 
       assuming ill will
       expecting the worst
       taking extra precautions
       being paranoid
       feeling wary and guarded
       protecting others
       remembering past attacks 

Persevering 
       persisting despite all setbacks
       refusing to take "no" for an answer
       seeing something through to the end
       getting knocked down, then standing up
       keeping your resolve
       trying repeatedly 

Showing stamina 
       continuing despite fatigue
       holding fast
       drawing on hidden reserves
       holding together through force of will
       demonstrating physical strength
       keeping up the pace