Knight of Wands
Knight of Wands
The plumes from his 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.
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 Wise tell us to seek balance - the middle path of moderation. Well...the Knights don't agree! They want to do things all the way, not half-way. They push the energy of their suit as far as it will go, maybe farther. That's why each Knight has a positive and negative side. On the positive side, the Knight of Wands is full of energy and life. He's never afraid to try something new and will reach for all the gusto he can. Others may shake their heads at his crazy stunts, but they still admire his courage and passion. He's sexy and irresistible...always the charmer. On the negative side, this Knight is a little too sure of himself and his abilities. He tends to be shallow and thoughtless. Don't expect a deep commitment from him. He's also reckless and irresponsible. He acts without thinking and constantly gets in trouble because of his temper.
In readings, a Knight of Wands shows that his confident, passionate style is (or could be) impacting the situation in some way - as an aspect of you, someone in your environment (man or woman) or the atmosphere in general. Ask yourself, "Is this Knight's energy helping or hurting?" If this Knight's style is evident, then balance is needed. Excess is only helpful in short bursts. Is your confidence really cockiness? Are you angry and impatient all the time? Are you crazy about someone whom you know is going to break your heart? Is your company rushing into something risky with no preparation? It may be time for a change.
If this Knight's energy is missing, a dose of passion and daring may be called for. Balance your life by moving toward him...at least a little. Are you in a rut? Try something new. Are you always planning everything to the last detail? Wing it next time. Are you working too hard? Go out and have some fun. Let the Knight of Wands introduce you to his world of adventure, excitement and risk.
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.
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.
Close you eyes. Imagine yourself on a journey at night. You see a fire up ahead and you are attracted to it. As you approach, you feel the heat of the fiercely blazing logs. Look around. What does the brightly flickering light illuminate. How do you feel when you are gazing directly into its intensity? Who else is nearby that you can share this opportunity with? Take note of this experience and open your eyes.