Basic meanings for Minor Arcana - Wands
Wands
Usually predict enerygy, growth, enterprise, animation and glory
Ace of Wands
Upright: a creative beginning, a new business venture, a profitable journey, an inheritance, a new career, a birth in the family
Reverse: selfishness may spoil the venture, setbacks for a new enterprise, a journey may be put off, a lack of determination
Two of Wands
Upright: a kind and generous person, an interest in science, patience, creative ability, courage, goodthings to come
Reverse: caution is advised against impatience, a possible domination by others
Three of Wands
Upright: a co-operation in business affairs, trade and commerce, success brought by a good partnership, practical help may come from a successful person
Reverse: a tendency to scatter energies, mistakes are made through carelessness, disappointment, caution against pride and arrogance.
Four of Wands
Upright: the beauty of the harvest home, perfected work, prosperity, peace, celebration after labour, end of romance in marriage, happy holidays to come
Reverse: learning to appreciate the little things in life, beauty of nature, peace, harmony
Five of Wands
Upright: competition, possibility of a lawsuit or quarrel, obstacles, courage
Reverse: harmony, new opportunities, generosity
Six of Wands
Upright: good news, victory, success after labour, helpful friends, leadership during journey
Reverse: rewards are delayed, postponed trip, bad news, an insolent winner, pride in riches/success
Seven of Wands
Upright: the ability to hold ones own against adversaries, stiff competition in business, a fight won, a fight one may have to face soon, victory, energy, courage
Reverse: the threat will pass by, don't let others take advantage, caution against indecision, patience
Eight of Wands
Upright: a goal is approaching, new ideas, a journey by air, love will find its mark, love of open air, gardens and meadows
Reverse: jealousy, violence, quarrels, domestic disputes, a force of courage or boldness is applied to suddenly
Nine of Wands
Upright: preparedness, eventual victory, good health, strength in reserve, tendency to obstinacy
Reverse: unpreparedness, refusal to fight, weakness in character, ill health, bending over adversity
Ten of Wands
Upright: an oppressive load, pain, all plans or projects ruined, complete failure
Reverse: strength, energy, a desire to ruin the happiness of others, a clever person
Page of Wands
Upright: brilliance, courage, beauty, sudden anger or love, great enthusiasm, a messenger
Reverse: superficial, theatrical, unstable, a broken heart, bad news to come
Knight of Wands
Upright: an impetuous nature, generous friend, a lover, haste, a journey, the coming or going of a matter is of much concern
Reverse: discord, work interrupted, jealousy, narrow-mindedness, suspicion, the journey is delayed
Queen of Wands
Upright: a woman, fondness of nature or of the home, attraction, command, someone who is well liked or honourable
Reverse: strict, domineering, a jealous and revengeful nature, deceit, infidelity
King of Wands
Upright: a gentleman, father, passionate, generous, noble, a good leader
Reverse: severe, unyielding, strict, intolerance, prejudice, quarrels


