Associated with the element of fire, the suit of wands represents passion, inspiration and willpower. The wands imbue their users with primal energy, for it is through them that the cycle of creation can begin. Because of their ability to bring energy into any situation, they are also associated with action, ambition and making plans. At their worst, they can refer to situations that are filled with recklessness and lack of direction. As you follow the journey within the wands, you'll come across these themes again and again.
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Tarot Card Meanings List — Wands
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Suit of Wands
energy, drive, willpower, creativity, power
✦ ✦ ✦ Upright: action, adventure, fearlessness Reversed: anger, impulsiveness, recklessness Full Tarot Meaning
✦ ✦ ✦ Upright: big picture, leader, overcoming challenges Reversed: impulsive, overbearing, unachievable expectations Full Tarot Meaning
✦ ✦ ✦ Upright: courage, determination, joy Reversed: selfishness, jealousy, insecurities Full Tarot Meaning
✦ ✦ ✦ Upright: exploration, excitement, freedom Reversed: lack of direction, procrastination, creating conflict Full Tarot Meaning
✦ ✦ ✦ Upright: planning, making decisions, leaving home Reversed: fear of change, playing safe, bad planning Full Tarot Meaning
✦ ✦ ✦ Upright: looking ahead, expansion, rapid growth Reversed: obstacles, delays, frustration Full Tarot Meaning
✦ ✦ ✦ Upright: competition, rivalry, conflict Reversed: avoiding conflict, respecting differences Full Tarot Meaning
✦ ✦ ✦ Upright: victory, success, public reward Reversed: excess pride, lack of recognition, punishment Full Tarot Meaning
✦ ✦ ✦ Upright: rapid action, movement, quick decisions Reversed: panic, waiting, slowdown Full Tarot Meaning
✦ ✦ ✦ Upright: resilience, grit, last stand Reversed: exhaustion, fatigue, questioning motivations Full Tarot Meaning
✦ ✦ ✦ Upright: accomplishment, responsibility, burden Reversed: inability to delegate, overstressed, burnt out Full Tarot Meaning
✦ ✦ ✦ Upright: creation, willpower, inspiration, desire Reversed: lack of energy, lack of passion, boredom Full Tarot Meaning
✦ ✦ ✦ Upright: community, home, celebration Reversed: lack of support, transience, home conflicts Full Tarot Meaning
✦ ✦ ✦ Upright: perseverance, defensive, maintaining control Reversed: give up, destroyed confidence, overwhelmed Full Tarot Meaning
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