The Wands in the Minor Arcana of 56 cards, within a complete deck of 78 when reading tarot cards, represent the character traits of productivity, confidence, strength, self-reliance, and physical power. The Wands are sometimes called Staves, Staffs, Rods, and correspond to the suit of Clubs in a normal deck of playing cards. When reading tarot cards, wands are compatible with the element Fire, and the astrological signs of Aries, Leo, and Sagittarius.
When reading tarot cards, Wands, from the Ace through the 10, uses a visual picture equal to the number of the card. The Ace card pictures one wand; the Two of Wands utilizes two wands in the image; and so forth when reading tarot cards.
The Ace of Wands is believed to employ a confidence and courage when reading tarot cards, along with an enthusiasm and creative force. With the Ace of Wands, when reading tarot cards, you are also said to possess an excitement for adventure. Other interpretations when reading tarot cards given to the Ace of Wands to utilize in the explanation of the card include being open to new and bigger possibilities, fueling your imagination, finding a better way of doing things, and expanding your potential for growth and understanding.
If the Ace of Wands is drawn when reading tarot cards, be sure to capture the moment and search within yourself to see how its meanings could be put to use in your life. The Ace of Wands foretells a beginning of a passion when reading tarot cards, a time ripe with hope and optimism for a path that will take you to new heights. Look for something in your life that has the possibility to push you to your fullest potential, remembering that sometimes you need to be daring, brave, and risk-taking to achieve the highest rewards when reading tarot cards.
The Two of Wands evokes boldness, originality, and individual power when reading tarot cards. Turning up this card when reading tarot cards could mean daring to be different, daring to do something you have been dreaming of, or commanding attention and admiration. You are also likely to be a pioneer in the field you have passion in, invent something new, and march to your own drummer.
When reading tarot cards, the High Priestess and Hierophant are in opposition to the Two of Wands. Opposite cards also include the Eight of Swords, the Ten of Swords, and the Ten of Pentacles when reading tarot cards, as all these cards possess traits of inaction and being conventional, not straying from the norm.
Cards that help to reinforce characteristic traits of Wands when reading tarot cards are The Magician, the Emperor, the Chariot, and the Sun, as they all bring power and vitality in their descriptions.