The Suit of Wands is one of the four suits of the Minor Arcana, representing energy, passion, creativity, ambition and action. As the element of Fire (zodiac signs Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius), it contains 14 cards: Ace through Ten plus four court cards. Wands is also called Rods, Staves, or Bato...
The Suit of Wands is one of the four suits of the Minor Arcana, representing energy, passion, creativity, ambition and action. As the element of Fire (zodiac signs Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius), it contains 14 cards: Ace through Ten plus four court cards. Wands is also called Rods, Staves, or Batons.
In tarot, Wands (Fire) governs ambition, creativity, and action. When Wands dominate a reading, the focus is on drive, projects, passion, and personal growth. Click any card below for its full upright, reversed, love, and career meanings.
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The Wands Court Cards
The Page, Knight, Queen, and King of Wands are the suit’s court cards. They often represent people in your life, or facets of your own personality, each carrying the Fire energy of Wands at a different level of maturity, from the youthful Page to the commanding King.
Wands in a Tarot Reading
The four suits split the everyday world into elements: Wands (Fire/action), Cups (Water/emotion), Swords (Air/mind), and Pentacles (Earth/material). For the bigger picture, see the 22 Major Arcana cards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the suit of Wands mean in tarot?
The suit of Wands is one of the four suits of the Minor Arcana. It represents energy, passion, creativity, ambition and action. As the element of Fire, Wands cards deal with ambition, creativity, and action in everyday life.
How many Wands cards are there in tarot?
There are 14 Wands cards: Ace through Ten, plus four court cards, the Page, Knight, Queen, and King of Wands.
What element and zodiac signs are the suit of Wands?
The suit of Wands is the element of Fire and is associated with the zodiac signs Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius. Wands is also sometimes called Rods, Staves, or Batons.
What does it mean to draw many Wands cards?
When Wands dominate a reading, the focus is on drive, projects, passion, and personal growth.
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