Knight of Wands
Minor arcana · Wands (Fire)
- Energy
- Passion
- Impulsiveness
- Adventure
- Boldness
Passion, boldness and impulse.
- Yes or no
- Yes
- Element
- Fire
AdviceGo ahead, but decide first where to.
What it means
An armoured knight with salamanders on his cloak spurs his horse into a gallop. The Knight of Wands is action without hesitation: adventure, moving house or country, quick decisions. The energy is great, but staying power may be lacking. It helps to know where you are galloping to.
In love
Intense, fast passion. A lot of fire, not always a lot of constancy.
At work and with money
Initiative, change and daring projects. Watch out for impatience.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Knight of Wands mean in tarot?
Passion, boldness and impulse. Go ahead, but decide first where to.
What does Knight of Wands mean in love?
Intense, fast passion. A lot of fire, not always a lot of constancy.
What does Knight of Wands mean for work?
Initiative, change and daring projects. Watch out for impatience.
Is Knight of Wands a yes or a no?
In a yes or no question, Knight of Wands usually says yes. Passion, boldness and impulse.
The illustrations come from My Daily Oracle’s own deck, drawn with the help of AI from the symbolism of the Rider-Waite-Smith deck. Tarot is a tool for reflection and self-knowledge, not for predicting the future.
