Minor Arcana ~ Wands

The suit of wands is part of the Minor Arcana. Minor Arcana tarot cards speak of our daily lives and the choices we make.

Suit of wands Tarot card meanings

Suit of Wands represents the element of Fire and its astrological signs Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. Wands cover your actions, your passions, inspiration, spirituality, enterprises, hobbies, and creative pursuits. Suit of Wands will tell you about the things that make you excited about your life.

Wands tarot cards Upright Card Meaning:

Ace of wands speaks of new beginnings. Be bold and start something new. Follow your inspiration. Ace of Wands speaks of new ideas and new beginnings .

Two of Wands is about manifesting using the will and strength of your mind. You might have to weigh up your options before deciding on the one that is best for you.

Three of Wands is the card for writers, and writing jobs and freelancers. It is also the card that follows the manifesting the querent did in Two of Wand, and the querent has now lived a new and exciting opportunity or dream.

Four of Wands is the card for connecting to a special someone, recreations, and connecting to the outer world through common interests. You could be seeking out a special community or planning an event when this card is showing up. There is also someone very special in your life.

Five of Wands is about standing up for what is important to you, even if it means meeting some opposition.

Six of Wands is the card for popularity, progress, victory and success, self-confidence, and getting what you want.

Seven of Wands denotes being defensive and putting up barriers and boundaries. You are protecting your point of view and your position.

Eight of Wands speaks of swift action and progress. It often shows up when there is a visitor coming, or when the querent is visiting someone.

Nine of Wands is the card for strength, courage, resilience, and endurance. Never give up and never surrender.

Ten of Wands is the card for hard work and taking on more responsibility. You could be finding it hard to delegate and are instead doing it all yourself.

Page of Wands denotes an enthusiastic young person who is eager to explore and gain life experience.

Knight of Wands denotes a person who is traveling through life at a high-speed, living life in the fast lane. This is someone who will be the life of the party.

Queen of Wands denotes a warm, kind and passionate woman. She is goal-oriented and determined. She is also a metaphysic who can use her mind to both create harmony and havoc.

King of Wands denotes a married man who is a natural and charismatic leader. He has entrepreneurial skills and loves to run a new and exciting project.

Wands tarot cards Reversed Card Meaning:

Ace of Wands reversed can speak of the Seeker immaturity or poor timing. There could e delays.

Two of Wands reversed indicates difficulties in making a decision, possibly due to the fear of making the wrong choice.

Three of Wands reversed indicates there is a delay in rewards and a delay in a payoff. The seeker could find their daily life stressful.

Four of Wands reversed indicates the foundation not laid or not ready. The Seeker could feel disconnected to themselves.

Five of Wands reversed indicates loss in individuality. There is a struggle to stand out among others equally talented.

Six of Wands reversed indicates not getting the rewards that are owed, success delayed or even defeat.

Seven of Wands reversed indicates an inability to hold your ground, especially if it is not popular. It can speak of peer pressure.

Eight of Wands reversed indicates lack of energy and slowness, and things are not moving in the right direction. There might be poor time management and delays.

Nine of Wands reversed indicates weakness and stubbornness rather than strength and willpower. There is a waste of energy or lack of energy to save something.

Ten of Wands reversed can speak of a fear of responsibilities. The seeker might find it hard to stay motivated when this card is reversed.

Page of Wands reversed can speak of stubbornness and misunderstandings.

Knight of Wands reversed indicates someone who is very competitive. They could have a win at all cost attitude.

Queen of Wands reversed can speak of someone who is intuitive but could be afraid of accepting herself.

King of Wands reversed indicates someone who could struggle with anger. This card can speak of someone who has a lot of creative energy, but they might struggle to express it.