Rider-Waite: Suit of Wands Flashcards
Ace of Wands
A new opportunity or idea with the potential to grow is coming into your life. You have the creative spark & ambition needed to begin enterprises, to start a new passion or pursue a new talent. You are enthusiastic for the new beginnings.
Ace of Wands (reversed)
An idea is emerging from within but you are unsure how to manifest it or what the outcome will be. You might be hesitant, distracted, unmotivated, or your circumstances are delaying your progress. Evaluate these factors to understand what you truly want & to be able to take a step forward if needed.
2 of Wands
There are decisions to make between 2 paths, or a choice between 2 options. At this time you might suddenly feel the need to leave & travel overseas, you have wanderlust & a lust for discovery. This is also the time to collaborate with others & form great business partnerships.
2 of Wands (reversed)
You might decide to stay put & choose the safest option due to fear of change/unknown. Or you might have gotten what you wanted, but you are discontent with your achievements. Draw your attention inwards to focus on your personal goals & to find your inner alignment.
3 of Wands
You are experiencing life, spreading your wings, seeking adventures. You might be moving abroad, trading overseas, or are involved in long distance relationships & holiday romance. You are free, confident, moving forward, planning forward; your hard work is paying off.
3 of Wands (reversed)
You are playing it safe by not spreading your wings wide enough. There might be delays, frustration, & road blocks on your path. You might feel restricted and lacking progress or adventure. Remember that you have the potential to spread your wings & fly.
4 of Wands
You are surrounded by community spirit & happy families. You are feeling welcome & in harmony. This is a time of reunions, family get-togethers, celebrations, teamwork, & prosperity.
4 of Wands (reversed)
You might have a lack of community spirit in your life, instability at home, or a lack of teamwork around you. There might be postponed reunions or cancelled celebrations; you can feel neglected at this time or not fitting in. Focus on your personal goals & celebrate your achievements & personal milestones privately now to find your inner harmony.
5 of Wands
You are surrounded by conflict, fighting, arguments, disagreements, & competition. It may be in the form of relationships, colleagues, or sports. You feel defensive, territorial, irritated. Listen to others to make peace or simply distance yourself from the drama. Accept competition as a way to improve yourself without harboring negative feelings towards others.
5 of Wands (reversed)
You have come to compromise with others, conflicts & struggles have ended, agreements were reached. You feel battle fatigued but now peace & harmony will follow. Alternatively you might try to avoid conflict or have an inner conflict about an issue & you are unclear on where
6 of Wands
You are reaching success, victory, you are winning & achieving, earning acclaim & recognition. You might have fans, well-wishers, & a crowd of supporters. You are stable, strong, you have successful campaigns, & you are winning battles.
6 of Wands (reversed)
You may have had unsuccessful campaigns, lost battles, or fell from grace, & now feel disappointed with your achievements. You may feel weak, seeking validation from others, or you may be fame hungry & egotistical. Examine your relationship with achievements, stop comparing yourself to others, & believe in yourself.
7 of Wands
You have worked hard for where you are, but you are being challenged by opponents. You may be under attack, blamed, harassed, or scapegoated, but you are fighting your corner & standing up for your beliefs. You are defensive, assertive, & determined. Your life may be busy & challenging right now but you have the stamina to endure it.
7 of Wands (reversed)
You are feeling overwhelmed by all the responsibilities & challenges that you are facing. Too much defensiveness can also wear you down. You may lose stamina, or fail to defend someone or something you care about. You can feel exhausted & defeated. Remember all that you fought for to be here & ask yourself whether it is worth giving up now.
8 of Wands
You are moving, rushing, progressing, taking off, gaining momentum. Exciting times are ahead, you are seeing results, finding solutions, & your hard work is paying off. You might go traveling or have holiday romances. You are ready to jump in & be swept off your feet.
8 of Wands (reversed)
You may rush into things without a clear plan, you need to slow down & consider your steps. Or you may feel that your progress is delayed or slow, you might have missed opportunities or resisted change, & now feel impatient or lacking energy. Try to make changes to your daily routine or consider physically moving, to get the stagnant energies moving again.
9 of Wands
You are half-way through a battle, fatigued & drained of energy, but nearly there & close to success. You have resilience, courage, & strength of will. You may be guarded & wounded, you may have had setbacks, but you are gathering your strength & learning from past failures.
9 of Wands (reversed)
You may be struggling to keep working towards your goals due to setbacks & challenges. You may feel overwhelmed & fatigued. You may feel paranoid, like you are always being targeted. Remember your internal resources & the inner courage you have. You are close to overcoming your current challenges!
10 of Wands
You are being overburdened, overloaded, & having many responsibilities & major challenges. You might be taking on too much & feel like you are having an uphill struggle, & lack of fun & spontaneity in your life right now. Just keep going, the end is in sight!
10 of Wands (reversed)
You are on a road leading to stress & breakdown. You might feel like you are working hard, carrying all the burden, yet getting nowhere. Learn to say no, learn to let go, off-load, delegate, release!
Page of Wands
You feel fresh, cheerful, childlike, & full of energy. You are having bright ideas & exciting new plans. You are being creative, free-thinking, & fearless. You are finding your passion, making discoveries, investments or advancements in life. Just be careful not to rush into things without considering the consequences.
Page of Wands (reversed)
You may feel unmotivated, lethargic, uninspired. You may fail to launch a project, have setbacks, fail to commit, don’t find your passion, or have self-limiting beliefs. Inner child issues can come to the surface. Think about what is holding you back, focus on your spiritual path to gain understanding. Nothing is permanent & this phase too shall pass.
Knight of Wands
You are being adventurous, energetic, & charming. You are heroic, rebellious, free-spirited, & charged up with enthusiasm. You may go traveling, may take a free-spirited adventure, move to another country, or make brave new business decisions. You are taking risks now that can pay off well. You might be hot-tempered & rushing into action now but if you are finishing what you started, success will be coming your way.
Knight of Wands (reversed)
You could be lacking enthusiasm & ambition to make ventures successful right now, or alternatively, you might be overly confident, hasty, volatile, or a daredevil. It is advisable to be cautious right now with your actions, projects, relationships, or spending.
