Tarot Card Meanings: Wands Overview
Tarot Card Meanings: Wands Overview
The page wears w a yello ow tunic with h circling sa alamanders a and a red fe eather in the cap. Orange dese ert and mou untains beyon nd.
Creative, en nthusiastic, co onfident energ gy, with a lot of youth. Ora ange is the co olor of creativity. The T salamand ders represen nt spirituality y, opportunity y, resourcefu ulness, great power r, resilience. The Page of f Wands is a young wom man who lov ves to explore the unknown; who w is advent turous and en nergetic. Card d may figura atively indicate the e receipt of news n or mess sages regardi ing Seeker's career or cre eative projects. Warm, W ambitio ous, passiona ate, a high a achiever, dyn namic person nality. However, th he Page of Wands W is also t too young in mind. Much growing up i is still needed. Ten ndency to be immature. In n a reading fo for a young m male Seeker a asking about love, could indicat te the appear rance of a young woman w with the fore egoing qualities. Rev versed Mean ning. Lackin ng creativity y or innova ation. Cowa ardice. Pass sivity. Fear of exploring th he unknown i is what holds Seeker back. May ds to take gr indi icate insecuri ity in Seeker . Seeker need reater control l over own n life and be more articul late of his or r her own ne eeds. Seeker has a tend dency to put others first to the point where Seek ker's own nee eds to entirely neglected. If Seeker i is a young fem male, this car rd in reverse could indi icate a peer who w is insecur re with hersel lf and as a res sult, is taking it out on the t Seeker and causing a n negative impa act on Seeker''s current situ uation. If Seeker is a you ung male, cou uld indicate a girlfriend, significant oth her, or fem male friend wit th such an im mpact.
Liter ral Interpre etation Phy ysical Attribu utes PAGE E OF WAND DS Astr rological Associations Cha aracter Traits s Y Young woma an, light com mplexion A Aries, Leo, S Sagittarius M Motivated, ca areer-driven n, fiery tempe ered, e energetic ind dividual; crea ative artistic ty ype. Figura ative Interpretation Facet of the Self, right Upr Facet of the Self, versed Rev Sym mbolic Rep presentation C Creative; Dyn namic; Full of Promise P Passivity; Ina articulate of Own Needs s R Receiving ne ews or messa age re: caree er or c creative proje ects.
Ca areer Inclina ations: Creative fields; Working wi ith hands; H High-paced ca areers; op trades; He ealth; Agricu ulture Sho
Liter ral Interpre etation Phy ysical Attribu utes KNIGH HT OF WAN NDS Astr rological Associations Cha aracter Traits s Y Young man, light comple exion A Aries, Leo, S Sagittarius M Motivated, ca areer-driven n, fiery tempe ered, e energetic ind dividual; crea ative artistic ype. ty Figura ative Interpr retation Face et of the Self, Upr right Face et of the Self, Rev versed Sym mbolic Rep presentation Im mpetuous; C Competitive H Hot-Headed; Tendency to be Insecur re S Swift action; active progr ress in caree er or c creative proje ects.
Ca areer Inclina ations: Crea ative fields; Working wi ith hands; H High-paced ca areers; Shop trades; He ealth; Agricu ulture
Liter ral Interpre etation Physical Attribu utes QUEEN N OF WAN NDS Astr rological Asso ociations Cha aracter Traits s M Mature woman, light com mplexion A Aries, Leo, S Sagittarius M Motivated, ca areer-driven n, fiery tempe ered, e energetic ind dividual; crea ative artistic ype. ty Figura ative Interpr retation Face et of the Self f, Upright Face et of the Self f, Rev versed Sym mbolic Rep presentation B Balanced; Do own-to-Earth h T Too Easily Y Yields to Oth hers; C Capitulation; ; Mediocrity y; Wishy-Wa ashy S Strong, effective nurturin ng of career or c creative proje ects.
Ca areer Inclina ations: Crea ative fields; Working wi ith hands; Hi igh-paced ca areers; Shop p trades; He ealth; Agricu ulture
King g of Wand ds
A red-head ded fiery man, one hand d clenched in n a fist, the o other holdin ng his wand, sits s on his golden g thron ne. Lions, symbolic o of strength, and salamander rs, symbolic c of intuition n and psych he, emblazon n his throne e and cloak. The points p of his s crown are reminiscent of flames.
Creative ma ale energy. A man who pr robably think ks he is alway ys right. A m man of strong will. Fiery male energy with au uthority. Man n is most like ely married or r head of his household. Hands some, passion nate, noble, strong, but h hasty and qui ick to temper, quic ck to judgmen nt. Profession nal man with executive po owers. Figura atively dership or eff the King of Wands could d indicate lead ffective manag gement of Se eeker's career or cre eative projects. Rev versed Mean ning. Patroni izing male a authoritarian figure. Tyr ranny. Cou uld indicate an a authoritativ ve male figu ure in Seeker's life who S Seeker ofte en quarrels with. w Could indicate a n negative, con nflicting, or tense relationship betw ween the two. May suggest t someone wh ho is too dogm matic, a do octrinaire. Could also sugg gest a strict disciplinarian.
Liter ral Interpre etation Physical Attribu utes KING G OF WAND DS Astr rological Asso ociations Cha aracter Traits s M Mature man, light compl lexion A Aries, Leo, S Sagittarius M Motivated, ca areer-driven n, fiery te empererd, en nergetic indi ividual; crea ative a artistic type. Figura ative Interpr retation Face et of the Self f, Upright Face et of the Self f, Rev versed Sym mbolic Representation P Passionate; A Authoritarian n T Tyrannical; E Egotistical; H Hot Temper L Leadership o or effective m management of c career or crea ative project ts.
Ca areer Inclina ations: Crea ative fields; Working wi ith hands; Hi igh-paced ca areers; Shop p trades; Health; Agricu ulture
Pag ge of Cup ps
A colorful, well-dresse ed character r holds a goblet contain ning a fish. I In the back is a rolling rive er. An ornat te floral pa attern covers s the character's tunic. The Page P wears pink p and blu ue, the soft c colors of a ch hild-like stat te.
Gentle youn ng female wh ho is loving, i intuitive, and d embraces he er emotions. S She is likely artisti ic or interested in the arts. Fish symboli izes creativity y; a dreamer; also a ver in reference to Jesus Christ. Sweet-natur red. Full of im magination. T The rolling riv the back may m suggest immaturity i o or a need for more perso onal develop pment. Warm, pacifist, sweet pe ersonality. Lik kely an emot tional person. . In a reading g for a young male Seeker askin ng about love e, could indic cate the appe earance of a y young woman with dicate h the foregoin ng qualities. F Figuratively t the Page of C Cups could ind the receipt of o news or messages m regar rding Seeker's interperson nal relationshi ips, or information that will have an emotion al impact. Rev versed Mean ning. Unreal listic expect tations. Quix xotic. Impra actical visio onary. Impu ulsive. Emot tional instab bility. Indole ence. Could also indi icate a young woman in Se eeker's life wh ho embodies the qualities of the Page of Cups, but b who has a negative im mpact or infl luence on Se eeker's curr rent situation. .
Liter ral Interpre etation Physical Attribu utes PAG GE OF CUPS S Astr rological Asso ociations Cha aracter Traits s Y Young woma an, moderate e complexion n C Cancer, Scor rpio, Pisces S Sensitive, wa arm, emotion nal individua al m more focused d on interper rsonal re elationships. Figura ative Interpr retation Face et of the Self f, Upright Face et of the Self f, Rev versed Sym mbolic Representation E Emotional; Im maginative Q Quixotic; Dre eamer; Over rly Sensitive e R Receiving ne ews or messa age re: in nterpersonal l relationship ps.
Ca areer Inclina ations: Spir ritual or past toral work; C Counseling; Social Work k; Arts s & Humanit ties
Liter ral Interpre etation Physical Attribu utes KNIG GHT OF CUP PS Astr rological Asso ociations Cha aracter Traits s Y Young man, moderate co omplexion C Cancer, Scor rpio, Pisces S Sensitive, wa arm, emotion nal individua al m more focused d on interper rsonal re elationships. Figura ative Interpr retation Face et of the Self f, Upright Face et of the Self f, Rev versed Sym mbolic Representation S Sensitive; Af ffable; Charm ming G Gets Discour raged Easily; Unmotivat ted A Assertive in i interpersona al relationshi ips.
Ca areer Inclina ations: Spir ritual or past toral work; C Counseling; Social Work k; Arts s & Humanit ties
Quee en of Cup ps
Of all the golden g cups and goblets s depicted in n the Suit of f Cups, the Q Queen holds the most m ornate, most detaile ed, and gran ndest of the c cups. Two a angels stand atop two candelabra-like ar rms protrudi ing from the e cup. Unlik ke the other cups with open tops, the Q Queen's is co overed. She sits on a th hrone carved with h cherub-lik ke mermaids s, a seashell l, and a fish h. Her feet a are at the edge of the ocean. The Queen n wears wh hite, with a cloak cover red in clouds.
MENT OF ELEM WA ATER Ca ancer Sco orpio Pis sces
A loving ma ature woman. Tender. Nur rturing. This woman is a c counselor. Sh he is a nurturer. Em motional. A go ood wife and/ /or a good mo other. Poetic. Kind. She is wellloved by many. m The orn nate and uniq que golden cu up she holds signifies her r high privilege an nd status in li ife over othe rs. Her cloth hing suggests purity in tho ought, good intenti ions, and som meone who is s a dreamer, l likely very id dealistic. Merm maids symbolize an a idealized and rare form m of feminin ne beauty. Th hey also repr resent vanity and a fickle temp per. The ocea an water at h her feet are r rippling, unse ettled. This sugges sts that Seeke er is someon ne who tends s to over-thin nk situations. Also shows ampl lification of emotions. e Fig guratively the e Queen of C Cups could indicate strong, effec ctive nurturing of interpers sonal relation nships. Rev versed Meani ing. Warning g that woman n who appear rs to be tende er and war rm is in fact manipulativ ve. Deceit fro om a close f friend or som meone Seek ker trusts. Co ould indicate t the negative influence of t the Queen of f Cups on Seeker or th hat Seeker is embodying the negative e personality traits attri ibuted to the Queen. Q
Liter ral Interpre etation Physical Attribu utes QUEE EN OF CUP PS Astr rological Asso ociations Cha aracter Traits s M Mature woman, moderate e complexio on C Cancer, Scor rpio, Pisces S Sensitive, wa arm, emotion nal individua al m more focused d on interper rsonal re elationships. Figura ative Interpr retation Face et of the Self f, Upright Face et of the Self f, Rev versed Sym mbolic Representation N Nurturing; Te ender M Manipulative e of Others Emotions S Strong, effective nurturin ng of in nterpersonal l relationship ps.
Ca areer Inclina ations: Spir ritual or past toral work; C Counseling; Social Work k; Arts s & Humanit ties
King of Cup ps
The king in n blue and cloaked in yellow and red, sits on n his throne e and platform in n the middle of the ocean n. The waves s are strong. . A ship is sa ailing in the back kground. A single s fish l leaps out of f the water. The king's s shoes seem to be made of sca ales.
Wise and di iplomatic ma ature man. Ca aring male en nergy. Howev ver, may be a man with a troub bled conscienc ce or a lot of f stress and pr ressure in his life. Yet his life is good overal ll, fruitful, an nd full of bles ssings. He de eals with his stress well. Q Quiet, calm temper r. Could be a professional man in law o or business; v very strong sk kills in the arts and d letters. May y think too m much. Figura atively the Ki ing of Cups could indicate lead dership or eff fective manag gement of inte erpersonal rel lationships. Rev versed Meani ing. Too emo otional. Being g spiteful to someone who cross k to temper. C you u due to being g overly emoti ional. Agitati ion. Too quick Could indi icate the negative influen nce of the Ki ing of Cups on Seeker o or that Seek ker is embody ying the nega ative personal lity traits attri ibuted to the K King.
Liter ral Interpre etation Phys sical Attribu utes NG OF CUPS S KIN Astr rological Asso ociations Character Traits s M Mature man, moderate co omplexion C Cancer, Scor rpio, Pisces S Sensitive, wa arm, emotion nal individua al m more focused d on interper rsonal re elationships. Figura ative Interpr retation Face et of the Self f, Upri ight Face et of the Self f, Reversed Sym mbolic Representation C Caring; Diplo omatic O Overwrought t; Worries T Too Much L Leadership o or effective m management of in nterpersonal l relationship ps.
Ca areer Inclinat tions: Spir ritual or past toral work; C Counseling; Social Work k; Arts s & Humanit ties
Liter ral Interpre etation Phy ysical Attribu utes PAGE E OF SWOR RDS Astr rological Associations Cha aracter Traits s Y Young woma an, olive com mplexion G Gemini, Libr ra, Aquarius H High intellec ct; analytical and thought tful; a ambitious; as ssertive, con nfident in ndividual; T Type A per rsonality. Figura ative Interpretation Facet of the Self, right Upr Facet of the Self, versed Rev Sym mbolic Rep presentation A Ambitious; Ju udicious In nhibited; Self-Conscious R Receiving ne ews or messa age re: politi ics or a ambitions.
Ca areer Inclina ations: Com mmunication ns; Analytica al careers; Technical fiel lds; Specialized prof fessions
Liter ral Interpre etation Phy ysical Attribu utes KNIGH HT OF SWOR RDS Astr rological Associations Cha aracter Trrait ts Y Young man, olive compl lexion G Gemini, Libr ra, Aquarius H High intellec ct; analytical and thought tful; a ambitious; as ssertive, con nfident in ndividual; T Type A per rsonality. Figura ative Interpretation Facet of the Self, Upr right Facet of the Self, Rev versed Sym mbolic Rep presentation D Dominant; Pr rotective; W Warrior W Warpath; Sho oot first, ask k questions la ater S Swift action; active progr ress in politi ics or a ambitions.
Ca areer Inclina ations: Com mmunication ns; Analytica al careers; Technical fiel lds; Specialized prof fessions
Liter ral Interpre etation Phy ysical Attribu utes QUEEN N OF SWOR RDS Astr rological Associations Cha aracter Traits s M Mature woman, olive com mplexion G Gemini, Libr ra, Aquarius H High intellec ct; analytical and thought tful; a ambitious; as ssertive, con nfident in ndividual; T Type A per rsonality. Figura ative Interpretation Facet of the Self, Upr right Facet of the Self, Rev versed Sym mbolic Rep presentation S Striking; Inte elligent; High h-Achieving g E Elitist; Snobb bery; Spitefu ul S Strong, effective nurturin ng of politics s and a ambitions.
Ca areer Inclina ations: Com mmunication ns; Analytica al careers; Technical fiel lds; Specialized prof fessions
Liter ral Interpre etation Phy ysical Attribu utes G OF SWORD DS KING Astr rological Asso ociations Cha aracter Traits s M Mature man, olive compl lexion G Gemini, Libr ra, Aquarius H High intellec ct; analytical and thought tful; a ambitious; as ssertive, con nfident in ndividual; T Type A per rsonality. Figura ative Interpr retation Face et of the Self f, Upr right Face et of the Self f, Rev versed Sym mbolic Rep presentation A Analytical; S Stern M Malicious; Sm mall-Hearted d; Unyieldin ng L Leadership o or effective m management of p politics and a ambitions.
Ca areer Inclina ations: Com mmunication ns; Analytica al careers; Te echnical fiel lds; Spec cialized prof fessions
Liter ral Interpre etation Phy ysical Attrib butes PAGE OF O PENTAC CLES Ast trological Associations Ch haracter Trait ts Y Young woma an, dark com mplexion T Taurus, Virgo o, Capricorn n M Materially an nd financially y successful l; in ndustrious h hard worker; stable and s ecure, reliab ble; strong bu usiness mind d Figura ative Interp pretation Fac cet of the Se elf, Up pright Fac cet of the Se elf, Rev versed Sym mbolic Rep presentation n In ndustrious; P Practical; Sc cholarly M Materialistic; ; Superficial l R Receiving ne ews or messa age re: finan nces o or property.
Career C Inclinations: Bu usiness; Finan nce; Corpora ate; Adminis stration & C Commerce; Fas shion; Entrep preneurial
Liter ral Interpre etation Phy ysical Attrib butes KNIGHT K OF PE ENTACLES Astrological Associations Ch haracter Trait ts Y Young man, dark comple exion T Taurus, Virgo o, Capricorn n M Materially an nd financially y successful l; in ndustrious h hard worker; stable and s ecure, reliab ble; strong bu usiness mind d Figura ative Interp pretation Fac cet of the Se elf, Up pright Fac cet of the Se elf, Re eversed Sym mbolic Re epresentation n M Methodical; R Rational; Sta able In nertia; Aloof; Detached S Swift action; active progr ress in finan nces, w wealth, or pro operty.
Career C Inclin nations: Bu usiness; Fina ance; Corpor rate; Admini istration & C Commerce; Fas shion; Entrepreneurial
Liter ral Interpre etation Phy ysical Attrib butes ACLES QUEEN OF PENTA Astrological Associations Ch haracter Trait ts M Mature woman, dark com mplexion T Taurus, Virgo o, Capricorn n M Materially an nd financially y successful l; in ndustrious h hard worker; stable and s ecure, reliab ble; strong bu usiness mind d Figura ative Interp pretation Fac cet of the Se elf, Up pright Fac cet of the Se elf, Reversed Sym mbolic Representation n R Resourceful; Charitable; Noble D Dependent on n others; Vu ulnerable; T Tendency to be self-abso orbed S Strong, effective nurturin ng of wealth and p property.
Career C Inclin nations: Bu usiness; Finan nce; Corpor rate; Administration & C Commerce; Fas shion; Entrep preneurial
Liter ral Interpre etation Phy ysical Attrib butes KING OF O PENTAC CLES Ast trological Associations Ch haracter Trait ts M Mature man, dark complexion T Taurus, Virgo o, Capricorn n M Materially an nd financially y successful l; in ndustrious h hard worker; stable and s ecure, reliab ble; strong bu usiness mind d Figura ative Interp pretation Fac cet of the Se elf, Up pright Fac cet of the Se elf, Rev versed Sym mbolic Rep presentation n E Enterprising; ; Reliable; C Competent S Stoic; Sophom moric; Conc ceited L Leadership o or effective m management of w wealth and pr roperty
Career C Inclin nations: Bu usiness; Finan nce; Corpora ate; Administration & C Commerce; Fas shion; Entrep preneurial
When a court c card ap ppears in a re eading, TEL LL CLIENTS S: Generally G cou urt cards can n take on eith her a literal or figurative e meaning. W When literal, , they re epresent the voices that influence a situation. Th hey can be a actual people e in our live es and offer insights s into their physical p and personality traits so tha at we may be able to ide entify th hem. Court cards c can als so take on a figurative m meaning. The ey can repre esent facets o of the Self that are pertinent to o the situati ion or they can assume e a symboli ic representa ation: pages mean messages, knights mea an action, q queens mea an nurture, and kings m mean management. m What those e representat tions pertain n to will be reflected by y the suit: w wands fo or work/car reer, cups for relation nships, swo ords for th he intellectu ual, politica al, or id deological sp phere, and pe entacles for material con ncerns and fi finance. sted practice is to review w both dimen nsions of me eaning to the e client. A sugges
CUPS
Young woman with moderate complexion. Young man with moderate complexion.
SWORDS
Young woman with moderate or olive complexion. Young man with moderate or olive complexion.
PENTACLES
Young woman with olive or dark complexion. Young man with olive or dark complexion. Mature woman with olive or dark complexion. Mature man with olive or dark complexion.
KNIGHT
QUEEN
Mature woman with Mature woman with moderate moderate or olive complexion. complexion. Mature man with moderate complexion. Mature man with moderate or olive complexion.
KING
Chart of Personality Traits WANDS PAGE KNIGHT QUEEN KING Creative. Dynamic. Impetuous. Competitive. Attractive. Down-to-earth. Passionate. Authoritarian. CUPS Emotional. Imaginative. Sensitive. Affable. Nurturing. Tender. Caring. Diplomatic. SWORDS Ambitious. Judicious. Domineering. Aggressive. Striking. Intelligent. Analytical. Stern. PENTACLES Industrious. Practical. Methodical. Rational. Resourceful. Proud. Enterprising. Reliable.
Age Indications
COURT CARD DRAWN
PAGE SEEKERS SIGNIFIER CARD PAGE KNIGHT QUEEN KING Female Peer Female Peer Younger Female Younger Female
Astrological Attributions WANDS CUPS SWORDS PENTACLES Fire signs: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius Water signs: Cancer, Scorpio, Pisces Air signs: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius Earth signs: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
Temperament by Suit WANDS A motivated, career-driven, fiery, and energetic individual or quite simply an individual with a light complexion. Wands can indicate a creative, artistic type. A sensitive, warm, emotional individual who is more focused on interpersonal relationships. Cups could also indicate someone with a moderate complexion. A person of high intellect and thought, an ambitious, aggressive individual. Swords tend to suggest a Type A personality. A can indicate someone of material or financial success, an industrious hard worker, or a strongly business-minded individual.
CUPS
SWORDS PENTACLES
Multiple Court Cards in a Spread Literal 2 IN A SPREAD PAGES Competing for Seeker's attention or affections. Competing for Seeker's attention or affections. Competing for Seeker's attention or affections. Competing for Seeker's attention or affections. 3 IN A SPREAD Social clique of children or youth. Social clique of young men. Close female bonds; circle of close female friends or sisterhood. Strong male bonds; close male friends or brotherhood. 4 IN A SPREAD School, classroom; Large family; Many children in matter at hand. War, competition, combat; may indicate men in the services. Women's organization or special interest community of women. Men's organization or special interest community of men.
KNIGHTS
QUEENS
KINGS
General Symbolic Representations WANDS Receiving news or message re: Receipt of News work/career or creative projects. PAGES KNIGHTS Pending Action QUEENS Nurturing Swift action; active progress in work/career or creative projects. Strong, effective nurturing of work/career or creative projects. Leadership or effective management of work/career or creative projects. CUPS Receiving news or message re: love or relationships. Swift action; active progress in love or relationships. Strong, effective nurturing of love or relationships. SWORDS Receiving news or message re: Seeker's politics or ambition. Swift action; active progress in politics or ambition. Strong, effective nurturing of Seeker's politics or ambition. Leadership or effective management of Seeker's politics or ambition. PENTACLES Receiving news or message re: finance, wealth, or property. Swift action; active progress in finance, wealth, or property. Strong, effective nurturing of Seeker's finances, wealth, or property. Leadership or effective management of Seeker's finances, wealth, or property.
KINGS Management
Character Keywords - Relevant Facets of the Seeker's Self WANDS PAGE Creative Motivated Visionary Flamboyant Impetuous Cavalier Rebellious Opinionated Attractive Adored by all Self-assured Down to earth Creative Successful Passionate Authoritarian CUPS Sensitive Expressive Dreamer Seeks to Please Handsome Charming Romantic Proud or Vain Loving Nurturing Spiritual Seems aloof Wise; Noble Diplomatic Well-liked Communicator SWORDS Assertive Graceful High Intellect Fighter Gallant Domineering Valiant Competitive Astute; Strong Dignified Accomplished Solitary Stern Intellectual Powerful Conqueror PENTACLES Practical Learned Easygoing Financially Secure Methodical Rational Steady; Loyal Conventional Resourceful Charitable Affluent Self-Absorbed Enterprising Gifted; Clever Prosperous Broad shoulders
KNIGHT
QUEEN
KING
Multiple Court Cards in a Spread Figurative 2 IN A SPREAD PAGES A social event will be relevant to the matter at hand. There will be incidental conflict to the matter at hand. If Seeker is a woman, then there will be competition or a confrontation. If Seeker is a man, then strong female influences will have an impact. If Seeker is a woman, then a conference will take place. If Seeker is a man, then there will be competition or a confrontation. 3 IN A SPREAD Seeker will find help from the young in the matter at hand. There will be sudden changes or unexpected news. Strong friendships or partnerships will be relevant to the matter at hand. Sisterhood. Close circle of female to female bonds and support. Seeker will be enjoying newfound higher rank, promotion, or will be bestowed a high honor. 4 IN A SPREAD New ideas or plans with be the solution to the matter at hand. Events in the matter at hand are going to be moving swiftly. Female authority figures will be helpful to Seeker in the matter at hand. Large network of female to female bonds and support.
KNIGHTS
QUEENS
KINGS
Seeker will be meeting with high level individuals who will have an impact on the matter at hand (leaders, executives, etc.).









