A hand emerges from a cloud holding a sprouting wand, a castle on the hill beyond. It is the spark of fire: inspiration, a new venture, creative energy and desire that ask to be put into action.
A spark of fire, a new passion, a beginning full of force.
Waite’s keywords (1911): Creation, invention, enterprise; beginning, source, birth, family, origin; money, inheritance.
Reversed
Reversed, the spark will not catch: delays, lack of motivation, false starts, or energy wasted before anything begins.
A spark that fails to catch, delays at the start.
Waite’s keywords (1911): Fall, decadence, ruin; a certain clouded joy.
In love
Upright New passion, strong attraction, a fiery start to a relationship.
Reversed Desire that fades quickly, or a passion that does not find its way.
In work
Upright A new project, an inspired idea, a business that begins with energy.
Reversed A project that will not take off; plans postponed.
In money
Upright A new source of income; a bold opportunity to grow money.
Reversed An opportunity missed or delayed; do not invest in haste.
At home and in the family
Upright New energy in the home; a birth, a renovation, a fresh start.
Reversed Restlessness at home, plans that never begin.
On your path
Upright A spiritual awakening, the fire of a new calling.
Reversed Your inner fire is low; find what kindles it again.
Its counsel
Upright Seize the spark. Begin now.
Reversed Wait until the fire is real. Do not force a start.
Correspondences
- Arcana
- Minor Arcana, suit of Wands
- Element
- Fire
- Rank
- Aces: new beginnings are pressing to be born
Dreams that carry this card
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