Of all the Minor Arcana, the Wands are the most creative, active suit. They say that the situation of the questioner will develop in the most rapid way. The questioner himself, or the querent, also does not hurt to take active action: then his goals will be achieved.
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Wands are a suit that personifies creativity, movement, activity. Its motto can be safely called the words: "I act!". The suit of Wands has other names. Sometimes they are called Staves, or Scepters. They symbolize the element of fire, high energy.
Sceptres are the fastest suit. If they prevail in fortune-telling, then we can safely judge that the events in the life of the questioner will develop very quickly, and he himself should not sit idly by. Staves always call for active action, not contemplation in the hope that the situation will improve by itself.
Symbolism and interpretation
The sign of the suit of Wands is a salamander. According to mythology, this is a mystical creatureable to live in fire. Clubs correspond to Wands in playing cards.
The symbol of the Staves is a club, which gives a person support, and can also protect from enemies. In fortune-telling on a situation, this suit usually means a sphere that is connected with a person’s daily activities - his work, career, affairs or obligations.
The ability to implement the plans, potential dangers and obstacles, the general direction - all these are the areas that the suit of the Staves describes. Often, the Wands promise a person the achievement of fame, financial well-being. But they differ from the suit of Pentacles in that they always indicate the success that is associated with the personal achievements of the questioner. They mean that a person has managed to make due efforts to achieve the current results.
Creative suit
Wands are cards that fully reveal the entire mystical process of creation. The fire, symbolizing the Staves, in itself can be regarded as a magical phenomenon. One small spark can ignite a chip, and then a huge flame flares up. In the same way, the spark of an idea ignites several people at the same time. Working on a common project, they are able to reach incredible heights.
Staffs and Tree of Ygdrassil
One of the most interesting aspects of the semantics of the Wand is the image of the World Tree. The first association with him is usually associated with the Scandinavian tree Ygdrassil, but this image is also found in other cultures of the world. Its roots go into the bowels of the earth, and its branches rest against the heavens. Around itself, the Tree creates a whole world filled with a variety of animals and plants. It becomes a support and a central axis for the system that is created around it.
The path from the bottom to the top
The wand is a symbol that means a person's path from social bottom up to important achievements. The staff in the Tarot is not just a piece of wood. It transforms into the mystical part of the World Tree, into its physical manifestation.
The Wand is a sign that should be considered in the dynamics of those transformations that occur with the Tree. It grows out of the ground with a tender shoot, and after centuries, having reached a huge size, it dries up. In the same way, the processes personified by the suit of Staves begin small and lead to great accomplishments.
Interpretation of some cards of the suit of Staves: Ace, Queen
Card Ace of this suit symbolizes great luck, inspiration. On the lasso of the Ace of Wands in the Tarot, a hand is depicted emanating from the clouds and holding a staff. In the background you can see a mountain peak. The main meanings of the card are:
- Starting a new project. Willpower, courage.
- An unusual idea. Creative inspiration.
- The opportunity for personal growth.
- Starting a family, starting a business, starting an extraordinary process.
The Queen of Wands in Tarot has the following interpretations:
- Fidelity to the set goals.
- The firmness of inner convictions.
- Good advice from a woman. Worthy completion of the started project.
- Ambition,pursuit of fame and fortune.
- Love for home, successful housekeeping.
Each of the Staff cards has an individual meaning. But all of them are united by high energy, a propensity for action.
