The Knight of Wands is seen on his horse that is reared up and ready for action. Judging from the knight’s clothes and armor, as well as his horse, he is prepared for what’s ahead. He is wearing a yellow patterned shirt on top of his metal armor. He is also wearing an armor helmet with red plume sticking out of it. He seems to be ready for battle, except he is holding a large wand instead of a sword. His horse is orange in color and has a mane that looks like flames. When you look at the Knight of Wands’ face, you’ll see the determination of wanting to be successful in his endeavor. Fire is a dominant factor in the Knight of Wands’ symbolism. The decorative tassels hanging from his arms and back, as well as the horse’s mane, are all in the color of flame. He is also wearing a yellow shirt printed with the fiery salamander symbol.
Upright Meaning Guide
Knight of Wands Upright Tarot Card Key Meanings:
Being hasty, adventurous, energetic, charming, warm, exciting, fearless, confident, self-assured, hero, rebellious, brave, revolutionary, open-minded, free spirit, sexy, warm, a shameless flirt, hot-tempered, travel, moving country, swept off your feet, finishing what you start, success, taking risks
General Meaning and Interpretation (Upright)
In a general context, the Knight of Wands indicates that things are going better than you expected and any ventures you have taken on are likely to be more successful than you hoped. You should be full of energy, enthusiasm, and confidence and should be feeling fearless and brave when it appears in your Tarot reading. It tells you to take action and put your ideas and plans into motion. This Minor Arcana card signifies getting things done and finishing what you start. However, this card tells you not to be hasty, don’t rush in without thinking and just expect things to work out. It is also a card of free-spirited adventure, travel and moving country. As a person, the Knight of Wands is an adult (20-35 years of age and usually male) who is charming, adventurous, energetic, warm and exciting. He may be a fire sign such as Aries, Leo or Sagittarius. He will be fearless, confident and self-assured. He believes he knows best and is a man of action. He is heroic, rebellious, brave and a revolutionary with an open mind and a free spirit. He is sexy, warm and charming but can be quite cold and uncaring to anyone who tries to tame him or restrict his freedom in any way and he is a shameless flirt. He can also be hasty and at times can rush into action without thinking things through and has a hot temper.
Love & Relationships (Upright)
In a love Tarot reading, if you are in a relationship the Knight of Wands can indicate that you are in a relationship with someone who embodies the qualities outlined in the above section or you are displaying some of those characteristics yourself in your love life. You should be excited about your relationship and proactively putting the work in to make it a success when this card appears. This Minor Arcana card may also indicate that you and your partner need to spend more quality time together as it will deepen your connection. It can also indicate that you and your partner may decide to travel together or emigrate. If you are single, the Knight of Wands can indicate that you will meet someone who embodies the qualities outlined in the above section or you are displaying some of those characteristics yourself in your love life. It can signify that you are feeling confident, self-assured and free-spirited when it appears in your Tarot spread which is making you irresistibly sexy and attractive to potential suitors. This card can indicate that you may meet someone through work or travel.
Money & Career (Upright)
In a career Tarot reading, the Knight of Wands can indicate that you are changing jobs or launching your own business when it appears. This Minor Arcana card signifies high energy, enthusiasm and being up for a challenge. You are ready to throw yourself into work when it appears and have the ambition, drive, and determination to get the job done. A great card to get if you are going into business for yourself! Just make sure you have done your research properly and know what you are getting yourself into as this knight has a tendency to be hasty! If you are staying in your current job, the Knight of Wands indicates that you may be feeling frustrated or impatient with the lack of excitement or action in your career at the moment. Again, the Knight of Wands can represent work-related travel and movement. It may also be telling you to get a job that allows you to travel as you do not like to be stuck in an office. In a financial Tarot spread, the Knight of Wands indicates movement of money in a positive sense so you should have a good bit of money coming in when it appears. Just watch your outgoings to and make sure you think before spending as this card can indicate a tendency to spend mindlessly.
Health (Upright)
In a health Tarot spread, the Knight of Wands is usually a good omen in terms of health as it shows you full or energy and enthusiasm. This card is also a card of haste, so be careful that you don’t injure yourself by rushing too fast with all the activities you are involved in at the moment
Spirituality (Upright)
In a spiritual context, the Knight of Wands indicates that having recently discovered a new spiritual path or practice you will be throwing yourself into it with gusto. You are enthusiastic and energetic at the moment but don’t be too hasty! Make sure this path is right for you before you fully invest yourself in it.
Reversed Meaning Guide
Knight of Wands Reversed Tarot Card Key Meanings:
Arrogant, reckless, hyperactive, daredevil, overly confident, loud, show-off, lack self-discipline/ control, passive, fearful, lack of enthusiasm/ ambition/ purpose, chip on shoulder, violent, abusive, jealous, volatile, extremely aggressive/ hasty, overly competitive, domineering , not finishing what you start, cancelled travel
General meaning and interpretation (Reversed)
In a general context, the Knight of Wands reversed indicates that things are not going as well as you expected and any ventures you have taken on are likely to experience delays or setbacks. You may be lacking ambition, enthusiasm or self-discipline to make your ventures a success and could be feeling fearful and passive when it appears in your Tarot reading. Alternatively, it can indicate that you are being overly confident or competitive, arrogant or cocky. It tells you not to be reckless or overly hasty as it may not be the right time to put your plans into action. It can also indicate that you may be heading for a fall so slow down and put the brakes on before it’s too late. This Minor Arcana card signifies not finishing what you started. It is also a card of canceled or delayed travel or sudden unexpected departures. As a person, the Knight of Wands reversed is an adult (20-35 years of age and usually male) who may be extremely hasty, arrogant, egotistical, reckless, hyperactive and a daredevil. He may be overly confident, loud, over the top and a show-off and could lack self-discipline and self-control. He may be a fire sign such as Aries, Leo or Sagittarius. On the flip side, he may be passive, fearful and may lack enthusiasm, ambition, imagination, and purpose and have a chip on his shoulder. In the extreme negative he can be violent, abusive, jealous, volatile, extremely aggressive, overly competitive and domineering.
Love & Relationships (Reversed)
In a love Tarot reading, if you are in a relationship the Knight of Wands reversed can indicate that you are in a relationship with someone who embodies the qualities outlined in the above section or you are displaying some of those characteristics yourself in your love life. If this Minor Arcana card reversed represents your partner, beware, this card can signify someone who is abusive, jealous and extremely aggressive. It can also represent a bad boy/girl or a womanizer or cheat or someone who is reckless. If this is you, you may need to mature somewhat before you are ready to be in a serious relationship. This card can also indicate that you or your partner may lack enthusiasm and may not be putting the effort into your relationship or be proactive in trying to make it a success. If you are single, the Knight of Wands reversed can indicate that you will meet someone who embodies the qualities outlined in the above section or you are displaying some of those characteristics yourself in your love life. If this card represents someone you are interested in, beware, this card can indicate someone who is violent, volatile or abusive. Be mindful of your personal safety when going on dates and take proper precautions. This card can also represent one night stands. If that is not what you are looking for be sure to stick to your principles and maintain your standards.
Money & Career (Reversed)
In a career Tarot reading, the Knight of Wands reversed is not a great card to see as it indicates that you are unfocused in your career. It can indicate that you have not found the career that you really want and are mindlessly changing from job to job without a clue of where you are heading or what you want to do. It can also indicate that you had a great idea for a business or project but it has not taken off as you expected it to. Don’t be disheartened. It may not be the right time or the right venture or you may just need to go back and do more work to get it up to standard. This Minor Arcana card reversed is not a great card to get if you are going into business for yourself as it indicates that you have not done enough research or you are rushing ahead to fast and heading for a fall! Don’t get cocky! In a financial Tarot spread, the Knight of Wands reversed tells you not to be irresponsible or cocky with your money and definitely don’t gamble as it indicates negative movement of money out of your bank account! You may find yourself caught up in an argument over finances. Remember to stay calm, don’t lose your temper!
Health (Reversed)
In a health Tarot spread, the Knight of Wands reversed is not a great omen as it can indicate that you are overdoing it and heading for burn out. It can also indicate that you may have jumped into a new health regime or exercise plan with a little too much haste and may injure yourself as a result.
Spirituality (Reversed)
In a spiritual context, the Knight of Wands reversed can indicate a break from your old spiritual ways. You may completely let go of your old religion or practices, deciding that they no longer work for you which may come as a shock to the people closest to you. Give yourself time to let go of your old practices, it may not happen overnight so pace yourself and don’t be afraid to explore other options.
Reference:
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Lisa, 2019, 11/13/19, (https://www.thetarotguide.com/knight-of-wands)