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

Two of Wands

Wands, II

Keywords

  • planning
  • future vision
  • a choice between two paths
  • personal power

Upright meaning

Planning, future vision, a choice between two paths, personal power.

Reversed meaning

Fear of the step, playing safe, narrow horizon, plans too small.

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

Image and symbolism

The world held in one hand, the wall still underfoot.

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 Two speaks of balance and choice: two forces to harmonise, or a decision between two paths.

Other cards in this group: Ace 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.

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