Wands tarot card meanings
Wands carry the element of fire: drive, desire, creative projects and the will to start things. A spread full of Wands usually describes momentum, ambition or restlessness.
- spark, inspirationAWandsAce of Wands
- planning, visionIIWandsTwo of Wands
- expansion, foresightIIIWandsThree of Wands
- celebration, homeIVWandsFour of Wands
- competition, frictionVWandsFive of Wands
- victory, recognitionVIWandsSix of Wands
- defence, perseveranceVIIWandsSeven of Wands
- speed, movementVIIIWandsEight of Wands
- resilience, persistenceIXWandsNine of Wands
- burden, responsibilityXWandsTen of Wands
- curiosity, enthusiasmPWandsPage of Wands
- adventure, actionKnWandsKnight of Wands
- confidence, warmthQWandsQueen of Wands
- vision, leadershipKWandsKing of Wands
Wands at a glance
| Card | Upright | Reversed | Yes/No |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ace of Wands | spark, inspiration, new venture | delays, lack of drive, false start | yes |
| Two of Wands | planning, vision, first decisions | fear of the unknown, playing small, indecision | yes |
| Three of Wands | expansion, foresight, progress | obstacles, delays, short-sightedness | yes |
| Four of Wands | celebration, home, milestones | instability at home, delayed celebration, transition | yes |
| Five of Wands | competition, friction, clashing ideas | avoiding conflict, resolution, inner tension | maybe |
| Six of Wands | victory, recognition, confidence | self-doubt, fall from grace, lack of recognition | yes |
| Seven of Wands | defence, perseverance, standing firm | overwhelm, giving up, exhaustion | yes |
| Eight of Wands | speed, movement, messages | delays, frustration, waiting | yes |
| Nine of Wands | resilience, persistence, last stretch | paranoia, fatigue, defensiveness | maybe |
| Ten of Wands | burden, responsibility, overload | delegating, release, collapse | no |
| Page of Wands | curiosity, enthusiasm, exploration | scattered ideas, impatience, lack of direction | yes |
| Knight of Wands | adventure, action, boldness | impulsiveness, haste, frustration | yes |
| Queen of Wands | confidence, warmth, determination | insecurity, jealousy, burnout | yes |
| King of Wands | vision, leadership, entrepreneurship | impulsiveness, arrogance, high expectations | yes |
Other suits: Cups Swords Pentacles · Major Arcana
Questions people ask
What do Wands mean in tarot?
Wands are the suit of fire and cover energy, ambition, creativity and action.
How many Wands cards are there?
Fourteen: Ace through Ten, plus the four court cards (Page, Knight, Queen and King).
What does a reading full of Wands mean?
When Wands dominate a spread, the question is mostly about energy and creativity and action.