Knight of Wands

Knight of Wands is one of the 56 minor arcana of the tarot, in the suit of Wands; in the Golden Dawn tradition it corresponds to fire of fire.

The Knight of Wands rides a rearing horse with his wand raised. He brings energy and daring, and the risk of rushing.

Symbols on the card

The rearing horse

Raw energy that wants to go now.

The raised wand

Passion and conviction.

The copper cloak

Fire and movement.

Number and suit

Knights are pursuit and action: the suit's energy on the move, sometimes to excess. Wands are fire: will, drive, creativity and the courage to begin.

Upright meaning

Go after what you want with energy and courage, but watch your speed.

Love　Passionate attraction; exciting but sometimes fleeting.

Work　Bold moves, travel, launching quickly.

Inner life　Use your fire to move, not to burn out.

Reversed meaning

Energy runs ahead of planning. Slow down long enough to aim.

Love　Impatience or quickly losing interest.

Work　Rash decisions, unfinished projects.

Inner life　Ask whether you are running towards something or away from it.

In a three-card spread

Situation

Things are moving fast and boldly.

Challenge

Haste or impulsiveness.

Advice

Act with courage, and keep an eye on the road.

Tarot and astrology

In the Golden Dawn system the court cards are elements within elements; this one is fire of fire.

Questions to sit with

• Where do I want to direct this energy?
• What would one more day of planning save me?

Through the suit

Tarot here is a mirror for reflection, not a prediction. The meanings follow the Waite-Smith tradition and the Golden Dawn attributions, in our own words.