Wands

Ace of Wands

A hand holds a sprouting wand out from a cloud. The city in the distance holds a promised land. The mountains mark an arduous path.

Interpretations

Something incredible has begun or is about to begin. One can feel raw energy sprouting from within and can direct that energy any way they want.
Pursue passion.
The soil is fertile, and anything one plants will grow.
Guaranteed growth, however, does not mean guaranteed results.
An invitation to better oneself.
No outlet with which one can express their energy and passion.
Is there no purpose to life?
Frustrating delays in growth.

Two of Wands

A person in pompus clothing looks out of a balcony into the horizon. The world in front of them is rich and fertile. The entire world rests on their right hand, and on the left, they hold a wand. Another wand rests on the balcony.

Interpretations

Figuring out where to go next.
Discovery of an outside world.
Striving for success and power.
A decision one must make.
The previous path one has taken was not the correct one.
Lack of planning or strategies. “A goal without a plan is just a wish”.
A harder decision one must make.
Reluctance to explore the world.

Three of Wands

The person draped in red, stands atop a hill, looking down at the sea below where ships sail. Three wands stand firmly planted on the ground. One has fled the safety of the castle to actually walk the walk of their plans. Firmly, they push forward.

Interpretations

Plans are underway and working steadily.
Rising awareness of the outside world.
Readiness to what comes ahead.
Travel.
Reluctance to leave one’s current situation.
A failed journey into the unknown. But nevertheless a necessary step.
Roadblock.
Overcommitment.

Four of Wands

Two people holding flowers celebrate under a flowery wreath supported by 4 wands.

Interpretations

Thankfulness. Show loved ones they are loved. Celebrate achievements.
Return to the familiar.
A home.
Firm foundations.
Safety network.
Private celebrations.
Inner balance.
Once firm foundations may be shaking.
Loss of one’s foundations.

Five of Wands

Sukeban fight! 5 people are fighting each other with sticks for no apparent reason! Each of them wears a different garb suggesting differing backgrounds, tastes, or opinions.
Modern Witch: Each of the girls is wearing a different flavors of Sukeban outfits, two of them being high school students. Suggesting the fight is only happening so they will look cool.

Interpretations

Fight! Fight! Fight!
Fierce opposition stands between one and their objective.
Everyone wants to be heard, but no one is listening. Someone needs to calm the fuck down to solve the situation.
Friends and partners productively challenging each other.
Learning to deal with people different from oneself.
A group needs to put their shit together to fight a common enemy.
Internal conflict. Maybe fueled by external opinions.
Conflict aversion.
De-escalation of an existing conflict.

Six of Wands

A person rides a white horse through an excited crowd holding up a wand with a victory wreath placed on it. The people in the crowd raise their own wands in recognition of the rider’s victory and cheer them along.
Modern Witch: Instead of a victory wreath upon her head, the woman wears large earrings depicting the letter V, for Victory! The Jaguar print on her jacket also seems to indicate a fierce personality.

Interpretations

An important milestone has been reached.
Recognition for one’s achievements.
Shout at the top of one’s lungs about their success! Throw a Triumph!
Pride. Belief in oneself.
However, It’s not the end of the line
Keeping the achievement of an important milestone to oneself.
Comparing oneself to others. One should create their own definition of success.
Fall from grace. One has fucked up bad.
Arrogance. Self-centeredness.

Seven of Wands

A Person stands on a hill, holding a wand with both hands. They fight six other wands coming from below as they protect the hill they’re standing on.
Rider Waite: The man was caught by surprise, as he is wearing two different shoes.

Interpretations

One must stand their ground in the face of opposition. “It’s over, Anakin! I have the high ground.”
Others want to usurp one’s success.
Haters gonna hate. Recalque. One is the subject of others’ envy.
Defending one’s point of view in a public setting. “From my point of view, the Jedi are evil!”
One should believe in their strength to stand ground.
External pressure and conflict are weighing on one’s spirit.
A toxic/abusive environment.
One can never please everyone.
Engolir sapos para evitar conflito.

Eight of Wands

Eight wands sail through the air at high speed.
Modern Witch: And a woman rides a motorcycle alongside them.

Interpretations

High energy, fast pace. One is very busy. São Paulo capital.
The currents are rushing towards the sea and one can keep the pace if one doesn’t think too much.
The final stretch of a race.
Don’t wait around.
Do it! Don’t let your dreams be dreams!
Traveling.
One is moving too fast. Slow down.
Things are going too fast. Wait up.
One is resisting change.
Delays to one’s plans.

Nine of Wands

An injured person clutches a wand as if they’ve already been through a tough battle. One more fight is to come, however. The person’s weapons are stacked and their defenses raised.

Interpretations

Even in adversity one stands tall. Daredevil. “I can do this all day”.
If one feels battered, it’s part of the battle.
One is so close to the end, all they need to do is keep pushing.
One needs not to fight alone.
One should better establish one’s boundaries to better defend themselves from harm.
One is close to the finish line but is so tired they want to give up.
Solitude. All one does is fight and there is no recognition. No one to share the fruits of their labor.
Paranoia. Building walls to keep other people away.

Ten of Wands

A person carries a bundle of sticks towards a small town. Their back is bent thanks to the heavy load they’re carrying. And their vision is obstructed by the very sticks they are carrying.

Interpretations

One might be willing to do extra work in spite of how tired they are.
Burn out. One cannot even see the fruits of their labor.
The final stretch of an arduous project.
One carrying weight that is not theirs to bear.
One carrying weight they don’t need to carry by themselves.
One carrying weight they don’t need to carry at all.

Page of Wands

The page holds their staff firmly in the ground with both their hands. They look inquisitively at the leaves sprouting from the staff. They seem to be able to grow life in the driest deserts.

Interpretations

At this point, one is willing to try everything… 👀
One has ideas of their own, unaffected by the prevailing ideology.
Willing, but not in a rush.
Can represent a young trans woman.
Ideas one does not know what to do with.
An invitation to try an old project over again with a new perspective and new skills.
Lack of motivation.

Knight of Wands

This knight is pure fire, from their clothes, to their pose, to their wand held out like a weapon. Their horse rears up, ready to start sprinting towards the knight’s objective.

Interpretations

Inspired action! Passion. Motivation. Enthusiasm.
“I laugh at the face of danger”.
Charisma. Attractiveness.
Impulsive and impatient. Act first, think later.
Hubris. Foolishness. One must remember they are not immortal.
Pursuit of the small things in life.
Excess energy.
Short-term thinking will get one nowhere.
Particularly destructive impulsivity.

Queen of Wands

The Queen of Wands sits upon a throne decorated with lions facing opposing directions. In her left hand and behind her are sunflowers. Her right hand holds a wand with sprouts springing to life. A black cat sits at her feet.

Interpretations

Upbeat. Courageous. Determined.
One’s actions require boldness. One must show others who is queen.
Inspiring. Natural-born leader. At ease with being the center of attention.
Coming to peace with one’s shadow. Using it in one’s favor.
Can represent an older trans woman.
Still a queen, but more reserved. Inward facing power.
Worrying too much about what others think of you.

King of Wands

The king of wands sits upon a throne of fire, decorated with lions and salamanders biting their own tails. Holding a sprouting staff in their right hand.

Interpretations

A leader who enlists the help of others to achieve their vision.
Lenin’s “Charismatic Leader”, who sparks flames of passion unto other people’s hearts.
Long-term thinking. Focus on the tasks at hand. Maturity to see it through.
One is ready to take the challenge that faces them.
Irresponsible leadership.
Bosses and generally bossy people.
Astronomical egos.
One must be weary of their own ambitions.