Wands: meanings of all 14 tarot cards, upright and reversed

Explore Fire through action, passion and drive, from starting out to carrying responsibility.

Wands corresponds to Fire and explores action, passion and drive. The Ace through Ten move through starting, developing plans, competition and workload, while the four court cards offer perspectives on learning, acting, sustaining enthusiasm and taking responsibility. Several Wands invite you to examine where your energy goes and whether your actions serve your goal, without guaranteeing success.

14 cards

Card list: Wands

Ace of Wands

Ace of Wands

A fresh spark urges you to create; give this passion a beginning and let inspiration take shape in its own time.

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Two of Wands

Two of Wands

Gaze toward the horizon from the comfort of familiar ground, clarifying your chosen direction and mapping out a viable path forward.

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Three of Wands

Three of Wands

Your plans show promising traction and broader horizons open up; venture outward with preparation, giving results time to arrive.

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Four of Wands

Four of Wands

Reach a milestone worth celebrating, sharing joy with those you care about and resting in the steady comfort of belonging.

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Five of Wands

Five of Wands

Opinions clash when no one wants to back down; listen closely to what each side is fighting for, and give the competition a direction worth working toward.

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Six of Wands

Six of Wands

Having pushed past competition and obstacles, your efforts earn real progress and applause; remember to let yourself feel genuine joy for making it this far.

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Seven of Wands

Seven of Wands

No matter how much doubt comes from outside, you can stand your ground and protect what your hard work built and what truly matters to you.

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Eight of Wands

Eight of Wands

Things are accelerating forward, and your heart races to keep up; channel your energy in a single direction so your actions meet the opportunity ahead.

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Nine of Wands

Nine of Wands

Guarding what your hard work built even while tired; leave a small opening for those who genuinely want to help you.

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Ten of Wands

Ten of Wands

Taking on one responsibility after another until success itself becomes a burden; delegate what you carry so you are not left struggling to catch your breath.

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Page of Wands

Page of Wands

Sparking curiosity about uncharted territory; give a fresh idea a chance to start, and grant room for an emerging direction to grow.

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Knight of Wands

Knight of Wands

The moment passion ignites, you are ready to leap into action; dare to explore a new life, while remembering to keep an eye on the road ahead.

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Queen of Wands

Queen of Wands

Step out into the world with your own warmth and passion, trusting what you have to offer while giving those around you courage to shine.

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King of Wands

King of Wands

Bring meaningful goals into the open, leading with passion and creativity while giving fellow travelers room to shine.

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