The Knight of Wands charges on a rearing horse, full of fire. He is action, adventure, passion and impulsiveness: bold, charismatic, but sometimes reckless.
A rider in a hurry: adventure, departure, sudden change.
Waite’s keywords (1911): Departure, absence, flight, emigration; a change of residence.
Reversed
Reversed, the fire becomes recklessness: haste, anger, aggression, unfinished projects, or a person who leaves as fast as he came.
Recklessness, a journey broken off.
Waite’s keywords (1911): Rupture, division, interruption, discord.
In love
Upright A passionate, adventurous, perhaps fleeting love.
Reversed An impulsive partner; love that burns out quickly.
In work
Upright Bold actions, travel, changing jobs.
Reversed Hasty decisions; unfinished projects.
In money
Upright Bold, fast financial moves.
Reversed Risky spending.
At home and in the family
Upright A move, travel; an energetic young man in the family.
Reversed Restlessness and conflicts at home.
On your path
Upright Passion for your spiritual path.
Reversed Impatience on the path.
Its counsel
Upright Act boldly.
Reversed Slow down before you burn out.
Correspondences
- Arcana
- Minor Arcana, suit of Wands
- Element
- Fire
- Rank
- Knights: movement, departures and quests
Wands
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