teros Minor Arcana the suit of wands hello again Tarot fans this is part 2 of
bessie's deep dive into the 56 cards that make up Tarot's Minor Arcana in
case you missed the first part check out our video on the suit of cups in order
to catch yourself up before watching this one today we're going to look at
the next of the four Minor Arcana suits to give you an overview of all 14 cards
that make up the suit of Wands before we start perhaps you might want to
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no fortune-telling required in tarot readings the suit of Wands is associated
with motivation and passion it is linked to the things that we want to accomplish
in life either in the shorter or longer term career goals social or political
activities or other personal projects the suit of Wands is also closely tied
to the classical element of fire and as such can also be interpreted as being
linked to fire signs from the zodiac Aries Leo and Sagittarius incidentally
all three of these signs are commonly associated with things such as
liveliness ambition and inspiration making this a fitting comparison
according to Tarot experts the cards of the suit of Wands can be representative
of your core drives and motivations personality ego self-concept and your
internal and external personal energies the more negative sense the suit of
Wands might also represent flaws such as impulsiveness egotistical behavior and a
sign that you've lost your way and are currently lacking in a concrete
direction or purpose if your tarot reading is predominantly made up of
cards from the suit of Wands it could mean that you're beginning a new
transitional period of personal growth and development or seeking a greater
sense of purpose and meaning of life or it could mean that whoever
fold the deck prior to your reading didn't do a very good job but be either
one really on that note let's take a closer look at the 14 cards that make up
the suit of Wands and unpack the commonly agreed-upon meanings and
interpretations behind each card as they appear in a tarot reading Ace of Wands
first up in the suit of Wands is the Ace of Wands depicting a disembodied hand
grasping a stick the ace of cards in each of the four Minor Arcana suits are
typically seen as being meant to symbolize new beginnings and the Ace of
Wands is no exception according to expert tarot readers this
card is all about embracing new ideas and beginning new projects it represents
a creative spark that can ignite your passion to accomplish bigger and better
things if this card shows up in your reading reversed ie upside down it could
potentially mean that you're currently suffering from a creative drought or
find yourself waylaid by delays and distractions at times like these it's
always important to remember to stick to your guns get it two of Wands in the art
of the two of Wands we see a man standing between two upright branches
potentially symbolizing two branching paths that he can possibly take
similarly the two of Wands card is often interpreted as symbolizing an important
decision to be made usually between two distinct choices you may be feeling as
though the grass is always greener on the other side or might you find
yourself at the point where it's time to start planning for the future when
reversed this card can represent the fear of change fear of the unknown
indecisiveness and a lack of planning or self-doubt 3
of Wands the three of Wands is all about progress travel foresight confidence and
new opportunities especially overseas like the person on this card overlooking
the ocean this card symbolizes that you're at a
point where you can see everything that lies ahead of you all the challenges and
obstacles that are about to come your way maybe now's the time to do that
backpacking tour through Europe that you and your best
and keep hyping up unless this card is reversed of course an upside-down 3 of
Wands represents a lack of foresight unexpected delays lack of confidence and
restrictions 4 of Wands if the 3 of Wands is all about travelling overseas
then the 4 of Wands is all about the journey home this card represents
reunions happy families homecomings and relaxation it can also represent that
you've just completed a major life goal or milestone and it's time for some
much-needed celebration if reversed this card can represent canceled celebrations
or conflicts between loved ones or it might represent a more personal
celebration or achieving inner harmony 5 of Wands as you might have guessed by
the not-so-friendly looking picture on the front of this card the 5 of Wands
represents conflict arguments competition disagreements and distinct
lack of cooperation this card can often be interpreted to denote a clash of
personality maybe you're having a hard time getting everyone on the same page
for a group project or you recently got into an argument with a close friend on
the plus side a reversed 5 of Wands can symbolize compromise the end of a
disagreement harmony and problem solving or it could represent an inner conflict
of fear of confrontation six of Wands in the six of Wands we see a triumphant
figure on a horseback their head held high as they parade their way into the
frame sure enough this card can be interpreted as being symbolic of success
and victories public recognition praised confidence and being in the spotlight
this card can appear in a tarot reading to congratulate you on a job well done
or it might be there to inform you that you're about to get your big break
if reversed this card can instead mean failure or fall from grace or on a more
positive note it might represent a private or personal victory you've
achieved outside of the public eye seven of Wands here we see a person on
top of a hill swinging a wand at unseen attackers approaching from below like
the five of Wands the seven of Wands is a card that symbolizes confrontation in
the case of the seven of wands this card represents standing up for your beliefs
rising to the occasion and fighting your corner receiving this card means that
you may be in a situation where obstacles and challenges are attacking
you from all sides and it's time to knuckle down and hold your own against
these hardships reversed the seven of Wands represents feeling overwhelmed or
exhausted giving up or folding your beliefs eight of Wands the eight of
Wands is a dynamic card that represents momentum common key words attached to
this card include hastiness speed moment change in action seeing this card in
your tarot reading can actually mean that exciting times are in store for you
in the near future or it could mean that you're about to embark on a very
important trip reversed this card can represent a resistance to change
a lack of speed or action slow or delayed progress bad timing
or loss in momentum nine of Wands on the front of this card we see an injured man
catching his breath amidst the forest of upright wands the
nine of Wands card can represent fatigue or weariness from a long ongoing battle
but it can also represent the courage persistence and resilience needed to
push through and succeed if you feel like life has been beating you down
recently this card could be assigned to keep on keeping on like the man on this
cards illustration it could be that you're just waiting to receive your
second wind if we're first the nine of Wands can represent a stubbornness or
rigidity and unwillingness to compromise or paranoia 10 of Wands on the
illustration of the 10 of Wands we see a person struggling to carry what appears
to be more sticks than you can shake a stick at
this card can represent times when you might be feeling overwhelmed
saddled with responsibilities and obligations are weighed down by
stressful situations the card might signify that you're feeling worn down
are burnt out or that you currently find yourself in the middle of an uphill
battle if reversed the 10 of Wands can represent an insurmountable obstacle or
collapse under pressure or it could mean that you're able to shoulder the burden
and persevere through this difficult scenario page of Wands this brings us to
the end of the suit of Wands as we get into the suits for face cards first up
is the page of Wands this card can be used to denote good news inspiration a
surge of new ideas and limitless potential alternatively it might also
mean the spreading of information either through phone calls word of mouth or by
some other means maybe even the discovery of your new favorite YouTube
channel and hint it reversed however the page of wants can be a little less
optimistic an upside-down reading of this card can instead point towards
hastiness gullibility a lack of energy or focus or self limiting beliefs
it could also represent newly formed ideas that still need time to develop
knight of Wands next up in the face of cards is the knight of Wands this card
can be read as a symbol of energy impulsiveness inspired action confidence
and assuredness in the rider-waite tarot deck the knight of Wands wears armor
decorated with pictures of salamanders which in older times was an animal
commonly associated with the element of fire if reversed this card can represent
more reserved passions such as personal projects or it can be meant to warn you
to stay clear of arrogance a scene as' and scattered energy queen of Wands the
queen of Wands sits confidently on her throne with an adorable black kitty
seated at her feet this is a card that can be used to denote courageousness
outgoing or independent nature an association with this card implies that
you've got a lot of balls in the air right now but also
efficiency and determination to keep your hectic life organized the reversal
of this card tells a different story it can either denote someone who is
introverted in nature or someone who is overly pushy or overbearing demanding
too much for mothers while being spiteful and self-righteous king of
Wands last but certainly not least we have the king of Wands this is a card
representative of natural-born leadership grand visions experience
charm and leniency it's a card that promises long-term success and important
endeavors though it can also represent someone too controlling or hot-tempered
to currently reach their full potential the reversal of this card can to pick
someone with more leadership skills or high expectations a person with a
volatile temper who sets a bad example for others heavy is the head that wears
the crown as they say and with that we've reached the end of the suit of
wands hopefully the information in this video will help you get a better
understanding the next time you decide to test your luck at a psychic reading
or maybe it can help you impress and wow your friends the next time you decide to
whip out a tarot deck of your own just remember that Tarot is more of a fun
hypothetical exercise than a proven science so try not to take the cards too
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