tarot cards and their key phrases: wands
this is just a beginners guide to the wands suit - i won't go into imagery, color use, etc. these are key phrases that come to mind when i think of the cards - NOT how they should be directly applied. they needs to be thought about situationally and the cards / when they are in combos they can change or alter their meanings of any reading.
ace of wands (1)
astrological equivalent: sagittarius sun
upright: inspiration, new adventure, new projects, travel, start of a business venture, new relationships, drive, and/or motivation.
reversed: hesitation, fears about next steps / timing / failure / leaving, what prevents you from being bold/decisive, lack of confidence, and/or delays.
two of wands (2)
astrological equivalent: leo jupiter
upright: plans for the future, excitement, impatience, new opportunities, remaining where you are, listen to intuition, new partnership, supportive relationship, and/or growth.
reversed: impatience, acting hastily, overexcitement, moving forward too quickly, the unexpected, what doesn't fit the narrative in one's mind, giving up, slowing down, needing to do research, needing a plan of action, needing to try again, waiting for someone else to make the first move, doing what makes you uncomfortable, and/or needing to take initiative.
three of wands (3)
astrological equivalent: leo mercury
upright: energy used to work with others, delegation / sharing responsibilities, waiting, looking for a fitting opportunity, creative/productive energy, prosperity, and/or possibility for travel.
reversed: delays, disconnection from a relationship / group of friends, frustration, disappointment, learning journey, there is a better solution than the one you are thinking of, and/or needing to remain flexible/patient.
four of wands (4)
astrological equivalent: leo venus
upright: wedding, anniversary, graduation, achievements, celebrate your wins, enthusiasm for a connection, hard work, and/or relaxation.
reversed: resistance to indulge, resisting temptation, needing to be present in the moment, and/or needing to find joy.
five of wand (5)
astrological equivalent: aries mars
upright: conflict, disagreements, competition, people all vying for the same thing, strong opinions, and/or rebel energy.
reversed: conflict that is blown out of proportion, details in the argument, being exaggerated for dramatic effect, needing to stick to the facts, avoiding drama/conflict, and/or resolution/agreement reached after an argument.
six of wands (6)
astrological equivalent: leo sun
upright: victory, good news, post-period of struggle, focusing on feeling proud, acknowledging your successes, accepting praise, hard work, deserving recognition, and/or enthusiasm.
reversed: delay in success, disappointment, temporary setback, needing to stick to the plan, and/or needing diligence.
seven of wand (7)
astrological equivalent: aries mercury
upright: unforeseen challenges, obstacles that arise, needing to be assertive/strategic, defensiveness, facing adversity, and/pressure.
reversed: letting anger get the better of you, acting defensive, hyper vigilance, challenging beliefs, feeling defeated, questioning standing up for yourself, lashing out when provoked, and/or internalized anger/frustration.
eight of wands (8)
astrological equivalent: sagittarius mercury
upright: something that is exciting, something happening soon, travel, new person coming into your life, moving quickly, and/or everything falling into place.
reversed: delays, hang-ups, lack of enthusiasm, what you anticipate, divine timing, important realizations, and/or lack of movement.
nine of wands (9)
astrological equivalent: aries moon
upright: deals with a lot (the good, the bad, and the ugly), exhaustion, feeling like quitting / giving up, almost there, dig deep, and/or resilience.
reversed: giving up on something, being urged to not give up, acting stubborn, getting in your own way, you can only control yourself, and/or willingness to take responsibility for behavior.
ten of wand (10)
astrological equivalent: sagittarius saturn
upright: burden of responsibility, feeling overwhelmed, too much going on, physical exhaustion, and/or needing to delegate.
reversed: tremendous pressure, extreme exhaustion, burnout, what you can handle, comparing yourself to others, and/or needing to do what makes you happy.
page of wands
astrological equivalent: earth and fire
upright: grounded, playful, curiosity, good news is on the way, creative experience, and/or new opportunities.
reversed: hasty, impulsive, needing a plan, unreliable, taking on only what you can handle, acting childish, and/or complaining about responsibilities.
knight of wands
astrological equivalent: air and fire
upright: take action on ideas/projects, begin, start by starting, others are supporting you, passion, no hesitation, and/or moving towards goals.
reversed: self-doubt, lack of progression, delays, misunderstandings, don't give up, course of action is needed, and/or needing patience.
queen of wands
astrological equivalent: water and fire
upright: power, creativity, emotional intelligence, passion, ambition, leadership opportunities, claiming power, taking back power, confidence, and/or worthiness.
reversed: doubting you value/worth, feeling like no one sees you, cultivating beliefs, seeing a shift in your confidence, and/or needing to have trust/respect for yourself.
king of
astrological equivalent: fire
upright: leadership, authority, stability, integrity, calmness, relying on your instincts, maturity, confidence, decisive action, and/or enthusiasm.
reversed: abusiveness, misuse/abuse of power, holding grudges, bullying, needing to understand the responsibilities you have, being in a place of power, selfishness, and/or oppressiveness.
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