THE SUIT OF WANDS
IN THE TAROT

King of Wands

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

7 OF WANDS

Meaning

A situation changes drastically, unexpected positive surprises.

Reversed Card

Excess vices or even virtues.

 
6 of Wands

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

5 OF WANDS

Meaning

Instability, a tipping of the scales, dynamism.

Reversed Card

Overly impetuous, a dispute, excessive desire.

 
4 of Wands

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

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

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

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.