Arkana
Page of Wands tarot card, Rider–Waite–Smith (1909)
Page of Wands tarot card, Rider–Waite–Smith (1909)
Reversed position

Page of Wands

Wands, court card

Keywords

  • enthusiasm
  • exploration
  • news of a venture
  • free spirit

Upright meaning

Enthusiasm, exploration, news of a venture, free spirit.

Reversed meaning

Distraction, no follow-through, enthusiasm without substance.

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

Image and symbolism

A young figure studying the wand, not yet using it.

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 Page is the student and messenger: curiosity, news, first steps in this area of life.

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, Knight of Wands, Queen of Wands, King of Wands.

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