Knight of Wands

Wands, court card

Keywords

• action
• adventure
• passion
• bold movement
• momentum

Upright meaning

Action, adventure, passion, bold movement, momentum.

Reversed meaning

Haste, recklessness, burnout, energy spent in all directions.

A reversed card isn't simply a bad sign: usually its energy is blocked, turned inward, delayed or excessive.

Image and symbolism

The horse rears — motion before the plan is finished.

Element and place in the deck

Wands belong to fire. They speak of energy, passion, creativity, ambition and the will to act. Wands show where motivation lives and what lights you up.

The Knight is action and movement: a person or energy rushing in the suit's direction, sometimes too fast.

Other cards in this group: 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, Queen of Wands, King of Wands.