Learning Tarot: The Suit of Wands

The suit of wands would represent clubs in an ordinary pack of cards. They are also known most commonly as Staves, Rods and Batons. The suit follows the element of fire and are associated with growth, creativity and enterprise. I try to remember the fire association through the oranges and reds in the cards themselves.

Below I have given a list of the cards in the suit and their meanings for your reference. If you are learning tarot for the first time I have also detailed the suit of Cups here, The suit of Pentacles here and the suit of Swords here . I have also put together a hub full of memory aids and tricks to help you remember your cards here...Good luck!

The Ace of Wands

The ace of wands represents the beginning of enterprise. The arrival of this card in a reading shows the arrival in life of an important new challenge. Reversed, this card shows restlessness and an uncontrollable need for change.

The Two of Wands

A successful and harmonious partnership, a meeting of minds that will result in success. Reversed, this card shows a clash of personalities, probably in a workplace.

The Three of Wands

Is the card of patience. Your ship will come in but it will come in time. Reversed this card shows stubborn independence and pride.

The Four of Wands

The card of harvest, the successful conclusion of an important project. Reversed it shows unfulfilled hopes and a feeling of pointlessness.

The Five of Wands

Competition, a need to prove yourself, an exciting challenge. Reversed possible legal affairs, misunderstandings and possibly corruption.

The Six of Wands

An ambition will be fulfilled success is foretold in any venture that you are willing to work for. Reversed the card shows anxiety and delayed success though the prospects are still good.

The Seven of Wands

A troubled time wherein you must stand your ground and not budge an inch, a warning card. Reversed timidity and indecision will be your downfall.

The Eight of Wands

The end of delays to your plans. Communication and the fast resolution of problems. It is possible that good news is on its way. Reversed brings delays and unexpected issues.

The Nine of Wands

Self-confidence, stability and strength. You have all that you need to prosper the card reassures. Reversed shows an inability to compromise causing problems. A unbending will.

The Ten of Wands

Burden and heavy duties however, you will cope even though the cost maybe high. When reversed this card shows subversion and hidden enemies.

The Page of Wands

A youngster who is fair or brown-haired. A traveller. An adaptable young person who is very impulsive. Reversed this page is a complainer, maybe reading or writing problems or bad news on its way.

The Knight of Wands

A ruddy, robust young man who is energetic and is quick to love or hate. The knight can bring a change of home. Reversed means a jealous person who thrives on argument.

The Queen of Wands

Dignified and fiery, the Queen is freedom loving and active, with a tendency to love nature. Reversed she can be jealous and vengeful.

The King of Wands

A mature man who is worldly wise. He is athletic and strong, honourable and generous. Reversed he is an intolerant bigot who is governed by his passions.