Minor Arcana · Wands · Kn
Knight of Wands Tarot Card Meaning
- Arcana
- Minor Arcana
- Suit
- Wands
- Rank
- Knight
- Element
- Fire
- Yes or no
- Yes · Reversed: Maybe
Upright meaning
Drive · adventure · momentum
You leap in with burning passion. Quick action seizes the opportunity.
Reversed meaning
Impulsiveness · haste · scattered energy
Rushing in blindly could ruin things. Take a breath before you move.
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 court card means — Knight
The Knight is the one who moves. It carries the suit's power forward with action and drive — sometimes too far.
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.