Knight of Wands tarot card meaning
A knight in armor and a flame-patterned tunic rides a rearing horse across the desert, staff raised. Plumes of red stream from his helmet like a fire in wind.
- Upright
- passion, adventure, bold action, impulsive energy
- Reversed
- recklessness, haste, a temper, plans abandoned midway
- Yes or no
- Yes
- Linked to
- Air of Fire, fire fanned to full speed
Knight of Wands upright
The Knight of Wands is all go. Upright, he charges toward adventure: a move, a bold venture, a passion followed without hesitation. He is charming, confident and full of heat. When he shows up, life speeds up and gets more interesting.
As Air of Fire, this card is flame fanned by wind, brilliant and fast but hard to steer. That's both his gift and his warning. Ride the energy, love, and still check where the horse is heading. Courage is wonderful. Courage with a destination is better.
Knight of Wands reversed
Reversed, the knight rides off in all directions. Impatience, a short temper or reckless choices can burn bridges, and big starts may be abandoned halfway. Sometimes it shows frustration at being held back. Channel the heat into one plan and see it through to the end.
One card is a sentence. Three cards are an answer.
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Knight of Wands in love
In love, the Knight of Wands is a thrilling, passionate romance, or a person who sweeps in with intensity. He may not stay long unless something holds his interest. If you want commitment, ask for it clearly, and watch what he does rather than what he promises.
Knight of Wands at work
At work he favors bold moves, sales, travel and fresh starts. Act decisively, but finish the paperwork before you gallop off to the next idea.
Knight of Wands as feelings
As feelings, the Knight of Wands says they feel a strong, fiery attraction to you and want to act on it now.
Is Knight of Wands yes or no?
Yes
A fast, fiery yes, as long as you know where you're riding. A single card leans; it doesn't decide. Read it beside the cards around it and the facts of your own life.
A question to sit with
Where are you rushing, and where are you finally ready to be brave?
Write your answer down where no one else will read it. Come back to it in a week.
Wands light the fire. Three cards show where it leads.
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Questions about Knight of Wands
What does Knight of Wands mean in tarot?
Upright, Knight of Wands stands for passion, adventure, bold action, impulsive energy. He charges toward adventure: a move, a bold venture, a passion followed without hesitation.
What does Knight of Wands reversed mean?
Reversed, Knight of Wands points to recklessness, haste, a temper, plans abandoned midway. Impatience, a short temper or reckless choices can burn bridges, and big starts may be abandoned halfway.
Is Knight of Wands a yes or no card?
It leans yes. A fast, fiery yes, as long as you know where you're riding. Read it beside the cards around it and the facts of your situation.
The Suit of Wands
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