Knight of Wands Tarot Card Meaning

The Knight of Wands charges ahead on a rearing horse. He is passion and adventure in motion — exciting, brave and sometimes too fast.

• Suit:Wands — Fire
• Keywords:passion, adventure, impulsiveness, action
• Reversed:recklessness, haste, frustration
• Yes or no:Yes, but look before you leap

What the card shows

A knight on a rearing horse holds his wand high. His tunic is covered in salamanders, and the desert stretches around him.

He is already moving.

Upright meaning

Upright, the Knight of Wands brings energy, courage and adventure: travel, a move, a bold decision. Act, but keep a little patience.

Reversed meaning

Reversed, energy turns reckless or scattered. Start fewer things and finish more.

In love and relationships

In love he is passionate and exciting, but not always consistent. Enjoy the fire and watch for commitment.

In work and money

At work, bold initiatives and quick moves. With money, avoid impulsive spending.

As advice

Go for it, with a plan for the second step.

In Marseille and Thoth

In the Tarot de Marseille he is the Cavalier de Bâtons. In the Thoth deck the closest figure is the Prince of Wands, riding a lion-drawn chariot of fiery will.

Questions to reflect on

• Where do I need more courage?
• Where am I rushing?
• What adventure is calling me?

Frequently asked questions