Symbols
Wand
Knight
Riding
In From the Right
Buds
Salamanders
Tunic
Salamander
Pyramid
Reins
ElementAir, Fire
ZodiacAries, Saggitarius, Leo
Decan[20°–29° Cancer III—cardinal water]; 0°–19° Leo I & II—fixed fire
NumerologyKnight · Action · Quest
Upright
Inspired actionPassionImpulsiveness/RestlessnessMovement/Transition (the departure)Courage/Bravery (headlong)
Reversed
Scattered energy/Directionlessness▼
Recklessness/Impulsivity without direction▲
Delays/Frustration▼
Arrogance▲
Volatility/Loss of self-control▲
Card Story
The Knight of Wands sits on his horse in full armour, wearing a yellow robe decorated with salamanders (associated with the element of fire), and a helmet with fiery red plumes flowing behind him. He holds a sprouting wand in his right hand, which symbolises his energy and enthusiasm for his mission. His horse rises up on its hind legs, poised and ready for action. Like all the Wands Court Cards, the background is hot, dry and barren, with mountains soaring in the distance.
“Anything that gets your blood racing is probably worth doing" - Hunter S. Thompson
“Live daringly, boldly, fearlessly. Taste the relish to be found in competition—in having put forth the best within you.”
— Henry J. Kaiser
Moodboard
8
Moodboard — Reversed
2
