WANDS
The Suit of Wands is represented by the element of fire. Wands reflect our innate vitality, ego, spirituality and intuition. This suit resonates with the spiritual level of consciousness and is associated with adventure, inspiration, creativity and enthusiasm. Wands are active and energising, always seeking to unfold creative potential to its fullest. They represent ambition and a drive to achieve, not only in academic or professional pursuits but in any area of life where we strive to grow, succeed or make our mark.
Wands people are energetic, pioneering and goal oriented. They thrive on challenge and seek out opportunities for personal growth. However, they can also be impulsive, overly responsible or even domineering. This suit reflects themes of expansion, motivation and the fruits of our labour, but also the flip side of fire: impatience, burnout and the weight of responsibility.
ACE OF WANDS
The Ace of Wands symbolizes new beginnings, inspiration, and creative energy, urging you to take action on your passions and seize growth opportunities. It represents the spark of innovation and the power to transform ideas into reality.
New opportunity sparking into action
Dynamic, creative and exciting
A new job opportunity
Energetic card signifying a new beginning filled with physical vitality and strength
A burst of energy
Energy sustaining endurance
Inspirational ideas
Eagerness to begin something new
2 OF WANDS
Elevated perspective
Clear vision and planning
Widening your perspective
Worldly view
Isolated and alone, need to be engaged by activity and challenges
Feeling walled in or limited by your current success
The need to expand and unfold further success
The Two of Wands represents planning and progress, symbolising the moment of decision before embarking on a new venture. It suggests looking ahead with confidence, weighing options, and taking control of one’s future. This card encourages careful consideration and the courage to step beyond comfort zones to achieve growth.
3 OF WANDS
The Three of Wands represents foresight, exploration, and the initial stages of success. It signifies progress made and the anticipation of future opportunities, often related to ventures or projects expanding beyond their original scope. This card encourages planning, vision, and confidence in one’s path forward.
Going where no one else has gone before
Expanding work or business related activities
Expanding your perspective about life through action and experience
Seeking new adventures
Fulfillment through discovery of the self and the world
Growth through expansion, whether business or personal
Success through networking in business and work
4 OF WANDS
The Four of Wands represents celebration, harmony, and a sense of homecoming. It signifies stability, joy, and the successful completion of a phase, often linked to milestones such as weddings, reunions, or achieving personal goals. The card encourages recognising and appreciating moments of happiness and communal support.
Stability, security & achievements
Security derived from achievements in work and business
Cohesiveness with other people in relation to your achievements and in the home
Wands frame a house/castle, implying domesticity
Domestic harmony
Often points to a house or can be a situation in the home
Bricks and motor
5 OF WANDS
The Five of Wands shows five people in a chaotic struggle with wands, symbolizing conflict, challenges, and clash of ideas. It highlights the need for constructive communication and perseverance, and can also represent healthy rivalry that fosters growth.
Competition & competitiveness
Translating problems into competition
Rising to the challenge of a competition or battle
Healthy struggle, challenge or competition
Challenges or battles that become negative or counterproductive
Setbacks
Other people getting in the way of what you wish to achieve
6 OF WANDS
The Six of Wands depicts a figure riding a horse, often adorned with a laurel wreath, symbolising victory and public recognition. This card represents triumph, success, and acknowledgement of one’s achievements. It signals a moment of confidence and validation, encouraging you to celebrate progress and receive praise with humility.
Accomplishment in work
Success in work
Victory
Success with a new work position, or of a pending application
Recognition of accomplishments by your peers
Centre of attention
A job well done
7 OF WANDS
The Seven of Wands depicts a figure standing on higher ground, holding a wand defensively against six others rising up from below. This card symbolises courage, perseverance, and standing your ground amidst challenges or competition. It encourages resilience and determination to defend your beliefs or position despite opposition.
Clambering for position
Defending yourself
Under attack from others
Struggling from opposition but expecting to win
Struggling to keep on top of a lot of work
Defiance to succeed
Maintaining advantage with extraordinary effort, can’t endure this for too long
8 OF WANDS
The 8 of Wands represents swift movement, progress, and rapid developments. It signifies that events are accelerating and communication or action is flowing smoothly. Often associated with travel, messages, or sudden changes, this card encourages embracing momentum and staying adaptable to forthcoming opportunities or shifts.
Messages & information
Communications
Swiftness and movement
Gathered momentum
Great change in circumstances that happens quickly
Everything seems up in the air
Not feeling grounded or secure about direction
Waiting for everything to fall into place
9 OF WANDS
The Nine of Wands depicts resilience and perseverance in the face of challenges. It signifies a person who has endured struggles but remains vigilant and prepared to defend their position. This card encourages persistence, caution, and maintaining strength despite adversity, signalling that success is near if one continues to stand firm.
Facing opposition
Problems looming
Obstacles and problems grow too great to hold back with available strength
Feeling vulnerable and worn down, both physically and circumstantially
Questioning whether to fight on
Developing strength in readiness to fight back
Standing up for what is right
Persistence and perseverance required
10 OF WANDS
The Ten of Wands represents burden, responsibility and hard work. It depicts a figure carrying a heavy load of wands, symbolising the weight of obligations and challenges one is currently managing. This card suggests perseverance and determination but also warns against taking on too much, urging the need to delegate or seek support to avoid burnout. It often appears when you are nearing the completion of a difficult phase, highlighting both the struggle and the progress made.
Burdened by responsibility
Work with too many responsibilities
Taking on a burden
Bogged down in a situation
Blocked thinking
Resigned to be a work horse
Can’t see the wood for the trees
PAGE OF WANDS
The Page of Wands represents enthusiasm, exploration, and the spark of new ideas. It embodies youthful energy and a readiness to embrace adventure and creative opportunities. This card encourages taking bold steps towards your passions with optimism and a sense of curiosity. In readings, it often signals the beginning of a new project or the need to remain open to inspiration and growth.
New career direction
Adventurous and outgoing
Restless to do something new
Conquering new horizons
Desire to see the world and faraway places
Far reaching ideas
Creative potential to be realized
KNIGHT OF WANDS
The Knight of Wands represents energy, passion, and adventure. He embodies impulsiveness, courage, and determination to pursue goals with enthusiasm. Often signalling a bold, confident individual or a swift change, this card encourages taking action and embracing new opportunities with optimism and drive.
Opportunities taking off
Activity and movement relating to new projects
Movement, moving and relocations
New adventures, often travel
Immigration
Career or job taking off, heading in a positive direction
QUEEN OF WANDS
The Queen of Wands represents a confident, energetic, and determined individual. She embodies warmth, independence, and creativity, often symbolising someone who is charismatic and inspiring. This queen is a natural leader, balancing passion with practicality, and encourages motivation and courage in pursuing goals. In readings, she suggests optimism, resilience, and the power to overcome obstacles with a bold and positive approach.
Honest & sincere
Ability to endure, has tireless energy to rule her own world with no need for a strong shoulder to lean on
Industrious and strong willed
Independent in work and business, won’t overcommit to responsibility as it restricts free movement
Adventurous and active, likes to explore the world freely and independently
Requires a creative outlet, otherwise becomes too restricted
Trustworthy in business and projects
KING OF WANDS
Leadership & professionalism
Positive and optimistic with fiery enthusiasm
Dominant and demanding , knows how to get the best from people and situations
Controlled energy turned into useful projects, business or long term careers
Professionally adventurous and often a trail blazer
Upholds high professional standards and expects the best
Naturally honest, sees no value in lies
Reaching the pinnacle in a professional career
The King of Wands represents a charismatic and inspiring leader, embodying confidence, vision, and determination. He is a natural entrepreneur, driven by passion and a strong sense of purpose. This card signifies someone who is energetic, courageous, and capable of turning ideas into reality, often encouraging others with his enthusiasm and foresight. In readings, the King of Wands suggests taking bold action with confidence and maintaining a positive, forward-thinking attitude.