Minor Arcana · Wands · A
Ace of Wands Tarot Card Meaning
- Arcana
- Minor Arcana
- Suit
- Wands
- Rank
- Ace
- Element
- Fire
- Yes or no
- Yes · Reversed: Maybe
Upright meaning
Inspiration · passion · a new venture
A new project or plan catches fire. It's a great time to start on the idea that just came to you.
Reversed meaning
Low motivation · delays · false starts
What you meant to start is delayed, or your passion has cooled. Remind yourself why you wanted it.
In a yes-or-no reading
- UprightYesThe card says things are moving the way you hope.
- ReversedMaybeIt isn't settled yet. It could depend on conditions or timing.
What the suit means — Wands
Wands are the suit of fire. They stand for passion and will, work and action, and new ventures.
What the number means — Ace
An ace is the seed of its suit's power. It stands for new beginnings and pure potential.
The 14 Wands
- Ace of Wands
- Two of Wands
- Three of Wands
- Four of Wands
- Five of Wands
- Six of Wands
- Seven of Wands
- Eight of Wands
- Nine of Wands
- Ten of Wands
- Page of Wands
- Knight of Wands
- Queen of Wands
- King of Wands
Draw your own
Now that you know the card, think of one question and shuffle the deck yourself. Which of the 78 cards comes up is decided the moment you shuffle.
Meanings follow the widely used Rider–Waite tradition, and the pictures are simple designs drawn for this site. Please treat tarot as a light-hearted aid to reflection.