Knight of Wands

What the card shows

A knight in a salamander tunic rides a rearing horse across the desert, wand held high, pyramids rising behind him. Everything about the card says go, now, and work out the details later.

In the suit of Wands (element: Fire), the focus is drive, ambition, creativity and passion. Knights are the suit in motion, taking its energy to an extreme.

At a glance

Knight of Wands upright

Charge ahead. Your energy is magnetic and your courage is contagious.

Upright keywords

• Adventure
• Passion
• Boldness
• Impulsiveness

Knight of Wands reversed

All speed and no steering. Your enthusiasm is real, but so are the walls you are about to hit.

Reversed keywords

• Recklessness
• Haste
• Frustration

In love

An exciting, passionate pursuit. Fun, intense and possibly not built for the long haul.

Career & money

Bold moves, travel and fast action. Great for launches, risky for long-term plans.

Yes or no?

Upright, the Knight of Wands is a clear yes, powered by adventure. Reversed, most readers soften it to "yes, but not yet" or "yes, if you fix recklessness first."

Themes

• adventure
• passion
• boldness
• impulsiveness
• fire
• wands

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