Tarot Cards Minor Arcana Wands

Front 1

Wands

Back 1

Usually predict energy, growth, enterprise, animation, and glory.

People: Fair or red hair and blue eyes. Often have freckles and athletic builds.

Front 2

Ace of wands

Back 2

Upright: A creative beginning, a new business venture, a profitable journey, an inheritance, a new career, a birth in the family

Reversed: Selfishness may spoil the venture, setbacks for a new enterprise, a journey may be put off, a lack of determination

Front 3

Two of Wands

Back 3

Upright: A kind and generous person, an interest in science, patience, creative ability, courage, good things to come

Reversed: Caution is advised against impatience, a possible domination by others

Front 4

Three of Wands

Back 4

Upright: A cooperation in business affairs, trade and commerce, success brought by a good partnership, practical help may come from a successful person

Reversed: A tendency to scatter energies, mistakes are made through carelessness, disappointment, caution against pride and arrogance

Front 5

Four of Wands

Back 5

Upright: The beauty of the harvest home, perfected work, prosperity, peace, celebration after labor, end of romance in marriage, happy holidays to come

Reversed: Learning to appreciate the little things in life, beauty of nature, peace, harmony

Front 6

Five of Wands

Back 6

Upright: Competition, possibility of a lawsuit or quarrel, obstacles, courage

Reversed: Harmony, new opportunities, generosity

Front 7

Six of Wands

Back 7

Upright: Good news, victory, success after labor, helpful friends, leadership during journey

Reversed: Rewards are delayed, postponed trip, bad news, an insolent winner, pride in riches/success

Front 8

Seven of Wands

Back 8

Upright: The ability to "hold one's own" against adversaries, stiff competition in business, a fight won, a fight one may have to face soon, victory, energy, courage

Reversed: The threat will pass by, don't let others take advantage, caution against indecision, patience

Front 9

Eight of Wands

Back 9

Upright: A Goal is approaching, new ideas, a journey by air, love will find its mark, love of open air, gardens, meadows

Reversed: Jealousy, violence, quarrels, domestic disputes, a force of courage or boldness is applied to suddenly

Front 10

Nine of Wands

Back 10

Upright: Preparedness, eventual victory, good health, strength in reserve, tendency to obstinacy

Reversed: Unpreparedness, refusal to fight, weakness in character, ill health, bending over adversity

Front 11

Ten of Wands

Back 11

Upright: An oppressive load, pain, all plans or projects ruined, complete failure

Reversed: Strength, energy, a desire to ruin the happiness of others, a clever person

Front 12

Page of Wands

Back 12

Upright: Brilliance, courage, beauty, sudden anger or love, great enthusiasm, a messenger

Reversed: Superficial, theatrical, unstable, a broken heart, bad news to come

Front 13

Knight of Wands

Back 13

Upright: An impetuous nature, generous friend, a lover, haste, a journey, the coming or going of a matter is of much concern

Reversed: Discord, work interrupted, jealousy, narrow-mindedness, suspicion, the journey is delayed

Front 14

Queen of Wands

Back 14

Upright: A woman, fondness of nature or of the home, attraction, command, someone who is well liked or honorable

Reversed: Strict, domineering, a jealous and revengeful nature, deceit, infidelity

Front 15

King of Wands

Back 15

Upright: A gentlemen, father, passionate, generous, noble, a good leader

Reversed: Severe, unyielding, strict, intolerance, prejudice, quarrels