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Minor Arcana · Suit of Wands · Knight

Knight of Wands

Upright: passion, adventure, action, energy. Reversed: impulsiveness, recklessness, haste, frustration.

Knight of Wands — the Rider–Waite–Smith tarot card
Rider–Waite–Smith, 1909

Knight of Wands upright meaning

  • passion
  • adventure
  • action
  • energy

Bold, restless energy and the urge to chase what excites you. Make the daring move you keep circling this week, but aim that drive at one clear target so it lasts.

Knight of Wands reversed meaning

  • impulsiveness
  • recklessness
  • haste
  • frustration

You're moving so fast you're skipping steps, and it backfires more each time. Slow down enough to check the plan; your drive is an asset, but rushing blind just makes a mess.

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Arcana
Minor
Suit
Wands
Rank
Knight (12)
Deck
Rider–Waite–Smith

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