Suit: Wands
Knight of Wands: tarot card meaning
Passion, adventure and swift action.
Yes or no: Yes
Upright position
The Knight of Wands rushes forward on a fiery horse. The card is about courage, moving, passion and a wish to act at once.
More about the card
A knight in armor with salamanders gallops on a rearing horse, with a desert behind him. The Knight of Wands is about passion, courage and movement without stopping. He is the first to rush into an adventure, to change where he lives, to start a romance or a business. The card gives a lot of energy but warns: the fire dies down quickly if there is no plan behind it. Act boldly, but don’t burn your bridges.
Reversed position
The reversed Knight points to impulsiveness, instability or things dropped out of boredom.
Symbolism of the card
A rearing horse, a desert and salamanders on the armor. The rearing horse stands for unstoppable energy, and the desert for adventure and moving forward without looking back.
In love and relationships
A passionate but unsteady partner, or a stormy start to a romance.
At work and in finances
An energetic start, risky decisions. Don’t forget the plan.
Reversed in love
A passionate but unstable romance, jealousy or a sudden cooling. Big promises can be followed by silence. The card suggests looking at whether there is steady presence, not only on holidays.
As a feeling
Passion and impatience. The enthusiasm is real, though the feelings may be unsteady.
The card as a person
A charismatic, impulsive person with fiery energy. They are brave, cheerful, love travel and risk, but lose interest easily and don’t like routine.
As the card of the day
A day for bold steps, trips and sports. There is plenty of energy, so direct it into something that has long been waiting for a push. Don’t make important decisions in the heat of the moment.
Yes or no
Yes, but act quickly while the drive is there.
Combinations with other cards
- Knight of Wands + Eight of Wands
A rapid move, a trip or quick developments.
- Knight of Wands + The Lovers
Ardent enthusiasm, quick closeness and strong passion.
- Knight of Wands + Two of Wands
A bold plan for expansion, reaching new horizons.
Questions to ask yourself
When this card comes up, it helps to answer honestly:
- Where is adventure pulling me?
- Am I running from a routine that I actually need?
- What will help my drive stay alive?
The card’s advice
Act boldly, but think about the second step.