Symbolism
A knight in light armor gallops on a rearing white horse through a moonlit landscape, a blossoming wand raised in his hand and a red cloak streaming behind him. The horse kicks up dust and leaves as it charges forward. Everything about the scene is speed and fire: adventure, passion and the urge to act right now. It is an image of energy that is exciting and brave, but not always patient.
Knight of Wands upright
The Knight of Wands rides forward with energy and confidence. It is a time for action, travel and bold moves. Follow your passion, but remember that speed without direction can scatter your efforts.
Knight of Wands reversed
Reversed, the Knight of Wands warns of rash decisions, impatience or energy that flares up and dies out. Slow down before acting.
Reversed keywords: recklessness, impatience, burning out fast.
Knight of Wands in love and relationships
An intense, passionate person or phase. Exciting, but check whether there is depth behind the fire.
Knight of Wands in love: feelings, reversed, yes or no →
Knight of Wands at work and in your career
A fast start, a bold project or a change of job. Act decisively, but finish what you begin.
Knight of Wands and money
Avoid impulsive spending and risky bets.
Is Knight of Wands a yes or no card?
Upright, the Knight of Wands is a yes, if you act fast. Reversed it leans toward no, as haste may spoil things.
Knight of Wands in a spread
In the past position it points to where this began: bold action, adventure and passion that wants to move now. That earlier chapter still colors the situation now.
In the present position it names the energy around you right now: action, adventure, passion.
In the future position it shows where things are heading if nothing changes, and what you can do about it: act boldly, but know where you are riding.
The card’s advice
Act boldly, but know where you are riding.
Wands: Fire: action, passion and energy.
Frequently asked questions
What does Knight of Wands mean in tarot?
The Knight of Wands rides forward with energy and confidence. It is a time for action, travel and bold moves. Follow your passion, but remember that speed without direction can scatter your efforts.
Is Knight of Wands a yes or no card?
Upright, the Knight of Wands is a yes, if you act fast. Reversed it leans toward no, as haste may spoil things.
What does Knight of Wands reversed mean?
Reversed, the Knight of Wands warns of rash decisions, impatience or energy that flares up and dies out. Slow down before acting.
What does Knight of Wands mean in love?
An intense, passionate person or phase. Exciting, but check whether there is depth behind the fire.