THE SUIT OF WANDS
IN THE TAROT
KING OF WANDS
Meaning
Power acquired through hard work. An upright man, tolerant in spite of his own strength. A man of success, mature and intelligent, sure of himself to the point of not having to flaunt anything.
Reversed Card
A severe man. Excessively rigid.
QUEEN OF WANDS
Meaning
An extraordinary woman, charismatic and of great influence. A woman who is trusted and tolerant, of strong values, altruistic, successful. A person who is ready to help and is sensitive. Likelihood of unexpected assistance, tangible support from outside.
Reversed Card
A person with a secret agenda, a very astute and dangerous woman.
KNIGHT OF WANDS
Meaning
A highly successful action. A person who feels protective towards us, ready to defend us in a concrete fashion. Deserved success.
Reversed Card
Arrogance, threats, conflicts, quarrels.
PAGE OF WANDS
Meaning
Youthful enthusiasm, headstrong yet positive action. A person who is younger than us and positively enthusiastic (possibly a man or a woman).
Reversed Card
Bad news. Errors caused by inexperience. A young rebel.
10 OF WANDS
Meaning
Giving all our strength to conclude our actions. Energy and dynamism.
Reversed Card
Excess zeal, excessive restlessness that annoys others.
9 OF WANDS
Meaning
A perfectly executed deed (the Wands are the suit of action, and nine is the most perfect number because it is the multiplication of three times three, a number that is already perfect in and of itself). An excellent idea.
Reversed Card
Envy or jealousy towards us.
8 OF WANDS
Meaning
The card of balance. In spite of our actions the situation remains the same. The situation is positive and tends to remain so.
Reversed Card
A stagnant situation.
7 OF WANDS
Meaning
A situation changes drastically, unexpected positive surprises.
Reversed Card
Excess vices or even virtues.
6 OF WANDS
Meaning
Generally positive situation for our course of actions, favorable conditions, a solid base for the future.
Reversed Card
Certainties at risk, status and security in danger.
5 OF WANDS
Meaning
Instability, a tipping of the scales, dynamism.
Reversed Card
Overly impetuous, a dispute, excessive desire.
4 OF WANDS
Meaning
Symmetry and harmony in life. Stability regained, relaxation. Small gratifying successes.
Reversed Card
An unjustified lack of tranquility.
3 OF WANDS
Meaning
Perfect action. Protection towards us. The three wands form a sort of shield to protect us.
Reversed Card
Needing protection, support.
2 OF WANDS
Meaning
A positive and strong union. Strong collaboration in a project, an alliance. A person to be counted on, supportive.
Reversed Card
A couple in conflict. Confrontations with people close to us. Ties that are too close, oppressive.
ACE OF WANDS
Meaning
Creativity, initiative, power, strength, enterprise. Creation of new things, production of new ideas, profitable deeds.
Reversed Card
Making mistakes, failing to reach objectives, decadence.
