Suit of Wands

(The Element of Fire)

The Suit of Wands in the tarot deck represents the area of business, communication and growth. Each wand is depicted with leaves which symbolize this growth as well as the constant renewal of life.  This is the suit of the laborer who is working on his business and communicating with others to advance himself and his situation. Showing us how to advance in our occupation and build our business.

Ace of Wands
Upright
  • A beginning
  • Fresh start
  • New Opportunities
  • A new idea
Reversed
  • False starts
  • Canceled Plans
  • Stunted growth
2 of Wands
Upright
  • Embarking on an enterprise
  • Kindness
  • Generosity
  • Applying new methods
Reversed
  • Restlessness
  • Losing your way
  • Obstacles & delays
Three of Wands
Upright
  • Partnership
  • New enterprise
  • Launching long term plans
  • A successful business person
Reversed
  • Disappointment
  • Unhappy with one’s work
  • Beware of help being offered
  • Not sure how to proceed
Four of Wands
Upright
  • Prosperity
  • Romance
  • Celebration
  • Anniversary/Wedding/Engagement
Reversed
  • Same as above but to a lesser degree
Five of Wands
Upright
  • Serious quarrel
  • Conflict & Strife
  • Competition
  • Obstacles
Reversed
  • Victory after surmounting obstacles
  • New opportunities are possible
Six of Wands
Upright
  • Good news
  • Rewards
  • Victory
  • Accolades
Reversed
  • Delayed rewards
  • Setbacks
  • Unrecognized efforts
Seven of Wands​​
Upright
  • Overcoming adversity
  • Success
  • Advantage
  • Competition
Reversed
  • Not being on top of your game
  • Lack of faith
  • Struggles
Eight of Wands
Upright
  • Communication
  • Great hope
  • Journey by air
  • Messages
Reversed
  • Jealousy
  • Lack of communication
  • Delays
  • Being all dressed up with nowhere to go
Nine of Wands
Upright
  • Pause in a struggle
  • Preparing for conflict
  • Resting to regain your strength
Reversed
  • Obstacles to be overcome
  • Stressed out
  • Difficulty adapting
Ten of Wands
Upright
  • Burden
  • Pressure
  • Holding it all together
  • Taking on too much
Reversed
  • Self-defeat
  • Burdens released
  • Doing things you know will cause you to fail
Page of Wands
Upright
  • A message
  • Good testimonials
  • Arrival of good things
  • Meeting someone new
Reversed
  • Cruel
  • Unstable
  • Heartbreak
  • Dead Air / Silence
Knight of Wands
Upright
  • An attractive young man
  • Hasty / Fast Moving
  • A journey
  • Change of residence
Reversed
  • Jealous
  • Hot & Cold
  • Fickle
Queen of Wands
Upright
  • Faithful & Honest
  • A loving wife
  • Practical
  • Kindness & Generosity
Reversed
  • Unfaithful
  • Cruel tongue
  • Possessive
King of Wands
Upright
  • Loyal
  • Noble
  • Generous
  • A loving husband
Reversed
  • Ill natured
  • Highly-principled to a fault
  • Ruthless