Knight of Wands Meaning

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.

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 setback. 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 cancelled 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.

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.

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.

The Knight of Wands is best read by context in yes or no questions. Upright, it points toward Being hasty, Adventurous, Energetic, Charming. Reversed, it suggests Arrogant, Reckless, Hyperactive, Daredevil.