Wands

Wands is one of the 4 Minor Arcana suits. In the Rider-Waite-Smith / Golden Dawn tradition, it is associated with the element Fire, representing energy, action, creativity and will.

• Ace of WandsA new creative beginning: pure inspiration and energy not yet directed.
• Two of WandsPersonal power already won, and planning the next step.
• Three of WandsA venture already underway, and a long-term view.
• Four of WandsCelebration, harmony, and reaching an important milestone.
• Five of WandsConflict and competition: minor disputes that test wills before an agreement.
• Six of WandsVictory and recognition: public success after an effort or dispute.
• Seven of WandsDefending a position: the courage to hold onto what has already been won against opposition.
• Eight of WandsRapid movement: accelerating events, travel, and communications that arrive without delay.
• Nine of WandsCautious resilience: the strength to keep standing guard, even already wounded from the journey.
• Ten of WandsWeight and overload: the accumulated burden of responsibilities at the end of a prolonged effort.
• Page of WandsAn enthusiastic messenger: curiosity, new interests, and the start of a creative project.
• Knight of WandsImpetuous energy in motion: adventure, sudden passion, and a readiness to act without hesitation.
• Queen of WandsMagnetic confidence: charisma, independence, and vitality that attract without effort.
• King of WandsVisionary leadership: natural authority, ambition, and the courage to take big, calculated risks.