Knight of Wands
Wands · Knight
- action
- adventure
- passion
- boldness
- impulsiveness
Charge forward — this is a moment for boldness, not caution. The Knight of Wands rides a rearing horse, staff in hand, all fire and forward motion. As a person, he is charismatic, adventurous, and impulsive, chasing what excites him with total commitment. As an energy, he urges you to act on your passion, take the daring leap, and pursue the goal with confidence and heat. Just aim before you gallop. The bravery is exactly right; pair it with enough direction that your energy builds something instead of merely burning bright and fast.
The fire has become reckless. Reversed, the Knight of Wands can mean acting on impulse without thinking it through, starting with a blaze of energy and burning out, or chasing so many exciting things that none get finished. It can describe hot-tempered haste or frustrating delays that leave passion with nowhere to go. Slow the horse. Direct the drive toward one clear aim, and let patience temper the boldness so it lasts.
Symbolism & imagery
An armored knight on a rearing horse holds a sprouting staff, salamanders on his tunic, desert and pyramids behind — raw, restless fire surging into action.
| Element | Fire |
|---|---|
| Astrology | Fiery part of Fire |
| Arcana | Minor Arcana · Wands |