Tuesday, March 15, 2011

Part 3: Minor Arcana - Wands

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Ace of Wands
Here is the birth of a new enterprise or project. It will be exciting and inspiring and may involve either mental expansion or physical travel.
Encouragement if you are toying with the idea of launching a new scheme.
A holiday or long journey, which might also show the start of a spiritual quest.

Reversed Meaning
Indicates that the potential for power is present, but is not being realised.
The force is being blocked by a situation, and action or a non-action.
False start.
If the question asked concerns another person, this may indicate that he or she is not an appropriate sexual partner or role model.


Two of Wands
You are in a good position.
An opportunity is on the horizon even though it is not yet clear what it is.

Reversed Meaning
Your responsibilities are too much, or that they exceed the extent of your authority. Or perhaps there is a problem with one of the many things for which you have responsibility.



Three of Wands
You have accomplished a great deal so far and are justified in pausing to review your achievements.
Nevertheless, you still have a great deal to do and you may need to gather fresh energy and enthusiasm for the task that lies ahead.
Take heart, because you are in a strong position and have done well so far.

Reversed Meaning
Get back to the vision. Seek collaborators and supporters.
Indicates a barrier to new possibilities.
This card tells you that exploratory energy is blocked somehow and for some purpose. Perhaps it's not an advisable time for far-flung exploration, or maybe your own timidity is preventing it.


Four of Wands
Very often, this card indicates a happy house move or the contentment that comes from putting down roots.
Something has been achieved after a period of hard work and it is cause for celebration. More hard work lies ahead, but in the meantime, you are ready to relax and enjoy yourself. A relaxing holiday.

Reversed Meaning
Appreciate your accomplishment.


Five of Wands
Life feels like a struggle. You may have to jockey for position in some way, perhaps to get your ideas noticed or to be accepted in a certain role. You may also have to cope with an irritating phase in which nothing goes according to plan or you encounter lots of setbacks. There can also be a feeling of disappointment because your expectations have not lived up to reality.

Reversed Meaning
It may indicate that there is no option but defeat.
It may also indicate ill will.
The criticism you are receiving or dispensing is ill-founded.
Ask yourself if the fight is worth it in the long run.
Harmony prevails.


Six of Wands
You are now enjoying the acclaim that comes from victory. This is a very favourable card because it can indicate improved job prospects or some form of public status.
It is time to enjoy being in the limelight and to bask in your success.

Reversed Meaning
Opportunities delayed.
Others will criticise or second guess the way you handled a situation, discounting or belittling your success.
It reeks of success without satisfaction.


Seven of Wands
This card indicates a difficult phase in which you have to fend off competition and rivalry. This might happen if you are one of many applicants for a job, or you may encounter competition in your current employment.

Reversed Meaning
You don't have the passion and will to sustain this struggle.


Eight of Wands
Life offers plenty to keep you busy. There is a feeling of enjoyable bustle and movement with this card. Plans that have been in the pipeline may now be given the go-ahead, creating a sense of excitement and the need for action.

Reversed Meaning
A bump in the road.
Serious delay.


Nine of Wands
This is not a good time for expansion. You need to play a waiting game.
You do not feel confident enough to take risks. Doubt your ability to cope. You may feel hemmed in by difficult circumstances. You need to draw on your strength of character and keep faith in a more positive future.

Reversed Meaning
Seek reinforcements.
You are fighting a lost cause.
It's time to bail out and cut your losses.


Ten of Wands
A tremendous burden threatens to overwhelm you. You may feel you cannot win through or that the odds are stacked against you. Perhaps you need to delegate responsibility or ask someone for help or approach the situation from a different perspective.

Reversed Meaning
Lighten the load. It has become too heavy and unmanageable to be viable.


Page of Wands
You are poised on the brink of an exciting new enterprise or idea. It might be a new job or some form of spiritual development.
When this card refers to a person, they are enthusiastic and intuitive.

Reversed Meaning
Disappointment.
Faith is truly shaken.


Knight of Wands
If this card refers to a person, they are a terrific company, clever conversationalist and full of good ideas, even if they cannot always turn these plans into reality.

Reversed Meaning
You've reached burnout or stagnation.
The Knight tells you to depart but, unfortunately, you don't know in which direction to turn.
Misdirected energy.


Queen of Wands
This woman is able to combine running a home with other interests. Boundless creative energy. She is always quick to put people in their place is she thinks they have stepped out of line.

Reversed Meaning
You have not yet harnessed ambition.


King of Wands
Full of innovative ideas and new plans. Always refreshingly enthusiastic about the next project that comes along.

Reversed Meaning
Not ready for the challenge, vision still taking shape.
This draw can also imply shoddy workmanship.

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