Upright
Degradation, destruction, revocation, infamy, dishonour, loss, with the variants and analogues of these.
Reversed
The same; burial and obsequies.
Reflection
Light
Acting in your own best interest
Choosing to stand up for yourself
Not backing down from disagreement and discord
Taking a stand
Refusing to go along with an unethical plan
Knowing when to bend the rules
Shadow
Taking advantage of others
Intimidating others
Acting in an unethical manner
Picking fights
Using words to goad others into violence and irrationality
Ignoring rules you've agreed to abide by
Looking out for yourself while allowing harm to come to others
Gloating over victory
Symbolism
A disdainful man looks after two retreating and dejected figures. Their swords lie upon the ground. He carries two others on his left shoulder, and a third sword is in his right hand, point to earth. He is the master in possession of the field.

Ace of Wands
Two of Wands
Three of Wands
Four of Wands
Five of Wands
Six of Wands