Knight of Wands”

Knight of Wands” - Tarot Card Description

The plumes from the Knight of Wands' helmet and the decorative tassels hanging from his back and arms are the colour of flame and he, like the Page, wears a shirt covered with the symbol of the fiery salamander. His horse is reared in the intensity of the quest and his face bears the determination of one bound to succeed.

Knight of Wands” - Tarot Card Meanings

The Knight of Wands is a really sparkly guy, the fiery element of the wands gives him an enthusiastic and innovating approach, a great help to get things started.

Wands are all about the self. Self-growth, self-mastery, self-realisation. The Knight is a growth card. Movement. The knight is willing to take risks to accomplish his mission of spiritual growth. This guy is impatient. He wants action and he wants it NOW. He presents who he is to the world, and there's no holding back with him. He is who he is, and if you don't like it, that's just too bad! He is enthusiastic in everything he does. He can be a passionate, creative lover. The flip side of this is, he can be very volatile (wands, in most decks, is a fire suit, you know!) He is apt to explode in rage or jealousy if provoked.

Knights, like all court cards, do not necessarily reflect one gender. The knight can be male or female. In women, he can represent the animus, or inner assertive side, of their character.

When the Knight of Wands shows up in your reading, it's time to ask yourself these questions: How am I growing? How much energy am I putting into my own self-growth? Who is radiating creative or sexual energy in my life? How am I changing? What opportunities are entering my life right now that I feel passionate about?

The Knight of Wands represents mental intuition, a sudden and impetuous nature, a generous friend or lover. He or she is hasty in everything. There may be a journey or change in residence. A male friend or relative is willing to help the querent.

Physical description - yellow, red hair, blue eyes, young, strong, person. Robust, ruddy complexion. Personality traits - eager to help, trustable. Takes risks, puts energy into self-growth, future prospects and new directions. Energetic warrior. Hasty personality. Quick to love or hate.

Ambition. You need to move from where you are now to where you know you should be to increase your effectiveness in the world. There is nothing wrong with ambition. Be a pioneer. Take calculated risks. Do not brag, just do it.

The knight of the Wand indicates the departure of something or someone. A journey could be indicted as well as the advancement of your position in the situation being addressed. Want to set things straight in your mind or affairs or to settle an issue once and for all. Nothing will seem to jive, and your attempts to straighten out your affairs will feel like an exercise in futility, but don't let it defeat you because you're very close to reaching your goals.

Where the Page of Wands represented the immature beginnings of a new idea or creative adventure that exists only as a "castle in the sky," the Knight of Wands represents the active pursuit of that adventure. Since the suit of Wands is analogous to the alchemical element of fire, this knight is representative of the hot passion of inspiration in search of fulfilment. Unlike the Page of Wands who simply dreams his dream, the Knight actively pursues his vision with an abandon that is characteristic of the impulsive astrological sign of Aries.

Knight of Wands” - Reversed Tarot Card Meanings

The Knight of Wands reversed indicates delays and frustration, getting nowhere, and feeling anger at obstacles and at being denied what you want to have. This card, in the reversed position, represents a loss of personal power or the negative use of power. It can indicate that you are trying to camouflage or compensate for your inability to control this situation. Accompanying emotions would involve a loss of self-esteem and pessimism.