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

Queen of Wands

Wands, court card

Keywords

  • confidence
  • warmth
  • magnetism
  • determination
  • vivacity

Upright meaning

Confidence, warmth, magnetism, determination, vivacity.

Reversed meaning

Insecurity, jealousy, burnout, warmth turned demanding.

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

Image and symbolism

Sunflower in hand, black cat at her feet — nothing hidden.

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 Queen is the mature inner power of the suit: care, intuition, the ability to hold and guide from within.

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, Knight of Wands, King of Wands.

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