Tarot Knight of Wands (Mace, Staff, Sceptres) is presented in the form of a rider on a horse, a symbol of movement and change. Unlike the Page, the Knight moves quickly, and the card means the adventure has already begun. The desire to experience the fullness of life in pleasures, readiness for adventure, self-expression in creativity, career or a new philosophy - possible list spheres to enrich the experience. In the current situation, no one will be able to prevent the fortuneteller’s desire to take risks, but actions ahead of thoughts will lead to a dead end. The new suitor in the card's description will be courageous and charming, but he may turn out to be unreliable and unpredictable.
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Basic meanings of the card in the upright position:
- fast movement;
- sudden change;
- the possibility of something new;
- enthusiasm, delight, impulse, thirst for life;
- inspirer and inspired;
- noble spirit, fighter;
- entrepreneurial spirit;
- impatience, search for adventure;
- risk, extremes;
- absent person.
For consciousness. The stage of self-affirmation, the struggle for values that have not been confirmed in practice, or the hope of entrusting the implementation of the idea to others. The Knight of Posokhov indicates the need for courage and perseverance to achieve a goal, and above all, to think about whether a person has enough patience to bring his plans to the end.
The Knight of Wands Tarot encourages the fortuneteller to act, giving a positive answer to the question if the journey does not affect the idea of nobility. Advice: start work only after receiving a positive internal response in this direction; impulsiveness should be rejected. In active social activities, emotions cannot become a support. Interpretation depends on the area the question asked. Regarding the current situation - it will begin or end. What exactly the querent experiences in life - the beginning or end of a period - depends on the cards lying nearby.
Questions to ask yourself when a card comes up: what depends on a person in a new adventure? What made the fortuneteller angry? Is there a need for a battle? What does he need to prove?
Inverted position
In an inverted position, the card warns of unjustified risks, obstacles in the implementation of plans, the need to reconstruct something, burdening people. Events will not benefit the questioner. The man himself provoked trouble due to his haste.
Another meaning is a forced change that will cause stress. There may be a suspension of activity or work on a project, problems due to inconsistency, minor but disorienting troubles.
Basic values:
- frivolity, recklessness;
- a penchant for adventure;
- great rush;
- obstacles;
- stubbornness, rivalry, envy;
- jealousy, suspicion.
Advice: avoid conflicts, do not rush things. Expected stress and troubles threaten to worsen the situation.
Personality
The Horseman of Wands characterizes a person who is ready for activity and struggle; there are no bad intentions, but he has to compete and defend his position. The personality is a changeable nature, not inclined to fulfill obligations. A partner who is not ready for marriage. An easy-going person is constantly in search of adventure.
Other meanings:
- the one who will make changes in the life of a fortuneteller;
- person born in spring: Aries, Taurus, Gemini;
- entrepreneur, manager, organizer;
- driver, racer, actor;
- seller of works of art, antiques dealer.
In straight position:
- impetuous, energetic, persistent;
- inclined to act rather than waste time waiting;
- romantically inclined admirer;
- cordial, friendly;
- gaining experience, able to organize work;
- a person willing to argue and take risks for the sake of his interests.
Sometimes the card indicates a person located in the distance, a traveler, someone who caused the querent’s departure or suggested a new idea to the fortuneteller.
Inverted:
- brawler, despot;
- irresponsible liar;
- a man of vulnerable self-esteem;
- bad student;
- arrogant conflict personality;
- impulsive, braggart;
- leads a wandering, chaotic lifestyle;
- his choice of life partner depends on her material capabilities.
Love, relationships
The Knight of Wands is a symbol of strong sexual energy, temperament, and emotionality. The card characterizes communication without obligations, lack of affection. In a relationship it's like love passion, and confrontation, competition; a pleasant pastime; inspiration for courageous actions. The condition can lead to extremes, but it is advisable to use it for general achievements. Sometimes the card speaks of excitement in conquest, a break due to lack of passion: in this case, you should show more flexibility and readiness for adventurism.
The likelihood of a new love object appearing. You will need to make a choice between established relationships and developing ones. Cheating will have consequences.
In an inverted position, the Knight of Staffs is a clear indication of the presence of jealousy towards the fortuneteller, although at present the partner is indifferent and interested only in the physical component of love. Rudeness, alienation, scandal, separation, apathy. A loved one is characterized by sexual diversity, so it is impossible to predict how this stage will end. The coldness of your partner may inspire thoughts of separation, but there is no need to rush.
For the querent, the inverted position of the card means: the fortuneteller often falls in love, is carried away by his desires; prone to overprotectiveness of others; Frequent changes of partners bring spiritual emptiness. With a real partner - an exhausted relationship. For a single woman, the dropped card promises an unsuccessful marriage or warns against entering into unfavorable alliances.
Work, business
In the scenario for work activity The Knight of Wands means that the client lacks patience, his energy requires an outlet, he is unable to understand that speed will not help now. The unfavorable aspect is a desire that burns out in an untimely manner and stops at the first obstacle. Additional meaning- the opportunity to get an interesting task.
There is a change in job or responsibility, new career opportunities, a time to challenge, take risks, an indication of untapped talent. In the near future - a business trip. The management will appreciate it creative ideas And positive sides employee.
In business: rapid development, risk, sometimes short-termism, zeal, haste. When the card is reversed, there is too much trust in any innovations, a warning about unsuccessful real estate transactions, and unjustified efforts.
In financial matters, the card encourages you to start a new business, advises you to reconsider your attachment to property and money, and discard the fear of change, which prevents you from achieving well-being.
The inverted Horseman of Wands indicates a conflict atmosphere, unhealthy competition in the team due to differences in interests, problems in the service. In business there are continuous adventures; little result, no profit.
Health
The card speaks of good health, but it should be protected; indication of a tendency to injury; cardiovascular diseases.
Inverted position - exacerbation of the disease.
Card of the day
In the “Card of the Day” layout, the Knight of Wands foreshadows a hot day: the intensity of passions, the desire for everything at once, the will of feelings and movement at the behest of the heart. This is not the right moment for far-reaching plans.
Emotions will require an outlet, so they need to be used appropriately and have fun. The querent's health may suffer; the card warns of the danger of injury.
In “Yes - No” fortune telling, the card answers with a confident “yes”; inverted - “no”, the goal was not achieved, an unsatisfactory result.
Card combination
The Knight of Wands describes various situations in combination with other cards.
Combination with arcana and meaning:
- 1. The buffoon is the stupidity of management.
- 2. A magician is a low-value idea.
- 3. The High Priestess is an attempt to acquire information without making any effort.
- 4. Empress - a woman in power, the influence of maternal instinct.
- 5. Emperor - working enthusiasm.
- 6. Hierophant - desire for legal relationships.
- 7. Lovers - passionate feelings.
- 8. Chariot - travel for personal or business purposes.
- 9. Strength - the desire to rush in search of innovation.
- 10. Hermit - reflection on the need for change.
- 11. Wheel of Fortune - desire for novelty, escape from drab everyday life.
- 12. Justice is evasion from the truth.
- 13. Hanged Man - intentions cannot be converted into actions.
- 14. Death is a firm intention to put an end to the past.
- 15. Moderation - the search for rationality in an unpromising idea.
- 16. Devil - risk, danger, unreasonableness of actions.
- 17. Tower - nice idea, not stable relative to reality.
- 18. Star - unshakable faith in yourself.
- 19. The moon is a false target on the way.
- 20. Sun - the desire to transform in the eyes of the public.
- 21. Judgment - instant deliverance from the “shadows” of the past.
- 22. Peace - correspond to an honorable position.
- two - stop, inexperience;
- three - instability of quick results;
- four - favor of luck;
- five - inconsistency;
- six - inspiration leading to the goal;
- seven - the risk of losing what has been achieved due to imprudence;
- eight - sudden departure, unusual circumstances, fatal events;
- nine - cooling of enthusiasm;
- ten - futility of effort;
- Page - advice to slow down and concentrate on logic;
- Queen - allow yourself inspiration;
- King - transformation in a burst of creativity;
- Ace of Wands - immense motivation, upliftment.
- two - disordered relationships;
- three - relationships without foundation, superficiality;
- four - burnt out enthusiasm;
- five - damage due to impulsiveness;
- six - rejection of the past;
- seven - disorganization, spontaneity;
- eight - loss of control;
- nine - being at the mercy of your own desires;
- ten - family event;
- Page - respond passionately to the proposal;
- Knight - enter into a romantic relationship;
- Queen - sympathy;
- The King is a storm of emotions;
- Ace of Cups - a love adventure.
- two - strive for balance;
- three - in a fit of feelings to offend a person;
- four - turn down the fuse, division of inheritance in a tense atmosphere;
- five - a passionate clash of characters;
- six - the intention to give up everything;
- seven - escape;
- eight - cautious behavior;
- nine - despair with powerlessness;
- ten - the adventure will not take place;
- Page - haste in sorting out relationships, advice - to study the hidden;
- Knight - impatience to prove oneself in any way;
- Queen - separation;
- The king is a conflict, rivalry with the authorized authority, a man of the law;
- Ace of Swords - an ardent desire to take action.
- two - dissipation of initiative;
- three - the passion of a professional;
- four - challenging an inheritance;
- five - powerlessness;
- six - reward for bravery;
- seven - impatience;
- eight - enthusiasm for work;
- nine - the desire for financial solvency;
- ten - forced return home;
- The Page is an exciting adventure;
- Knight - business trip;
- Queen - courting a lady with money;
- King - intention to manage finances;
- Ace - the pursuit of enrichment.
- strength of spirit and will;
- confidence, courage;
- creative imagination;
- dynamism, striving for ideal;
- entrepreneurship;
- leadership, absolute independence.
- for consciousness: concentration on achieving higher goals;
- in relationships: equality, passion, dynamism, readiness to constructively clarify disagreements.
- departure, absence, emigration, flight;
- change of location, absence;
- friendly, not very educated person.
- disagreement, discord, rupture, suspension;
- interference, obstacle.
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General value
The Horseman of Wands is a symbol of warmth of the soul, thirst for life, passion, enthusiasm, bordering on impatience, excitability, and exaggeration. The energy of the Horseman of Maces moves entire layers of existence and disrupts what has long been established and familiar, and foreshadows serious changes. Impatience is characterized as “wanting everything at once,” otherwise irritation and aggression arise. Events include travel, relocation, business trip, job change and escape from undesirable circumstances and people.
Wands:
Cups:
Swords:
Pentacles:
Thoth Tarot
The Knight of Wands in the Thoth Tarot deck is depicted as a warrior in flight on a fiery chariot. His helmet is decorated with a horse's head, he holds a torch in his hand, and a black horse carries him across the fiery horizon.
Personality corresponds to: activity, swiftness, ferocity, impulsiveness, unpredictability. A person can be rude, cruel, evil. The Knight of Maces has no power to influence his activities, and will reject persistence after a single attempt. Nature of events: dangerous, revolutionary.
The dark plane behind is associated with the release of uncertainty, openness and clarity of the character. His naked figure is a sign of his security. Staff in hand - symbol vital energy; green flames indicate creative manifestations, inspiration, intuition.
The fortuneteller has everything to start or continue the path to his goal; he is ready to get involved in any rivalry and win.
Main meaning:
Additional values:
The querent should be calm, cautious, cheerful, decisive; fear of untimeliness; keep moving.
Waite Tarot
In the Rider Waite Tarot deck, the Rider of the Mace is shown traveling, without a weapon in his hands, and the terrain consists of hills and pyramids: the trip does not refer to a military assignment.
In straight position:
Inverted:
The card shows a man with his back to the fortuneteller: he is leaving, and the doors are open to him. The character is in no hurry to enter them, since the new place does not evoke pleasant sensations in him, he hesitates. The description corresponds to a person facing a choice, making a decision. In terms of activity, work is an undertaking that does not guarantee easy success.
Personality characteristics: lethargy, lack of initiative, indifference to the environment, passivity, action through force; isolation, tediousness, despondency, absorption in thoughts about the past or the eternal, fantasies about the future. A person prefers to be alone with himself, the crowd mentally puts pressure on him.
In a situation, the card is played as “come what may.”
In business: things left to chance, abstraction from work, sleeping on the go, mistakes, a businessman who has given up on his work.
Relationships: development by inertia, melancholy, boredom, forced movement, depressing a couple or partner.
Advice: let go of the situation; analyze, do not act; avoid the whirlpool of events, remain silent, leave.
The card does not have any pronounced negative aspects, but it warns the questioner against hasty and thoughtless actions, and advises to reduce enthusiasm or be aware of what is happening. A person is inclined to take risks, the situation does not work out as planned, but one should not get upset prematurely.
A complex case will require the use of useful skills. Plans for the future are best kept secret.
Direct position of the Knight of Staff card:
The Knight of Staffs is delight and impulse; the possibility of new developments, inspirational and inspired, an enterprising and noble spirit, a personality capable of changing your situation. The absent person.
Reverse position of the Knight of Staff card:
An inverted card means: an obstacle to the implementation of plans; the need to change something, an unpleasant person who brings a lot of trouble.
Dragon Tarot Deck
Description of the lasso:
Knight of Maces CAALERE di BASTON
A young African warrior rides a desert dragon.
Direct position of the Knight of Maces card:
Dynamism.
The original meanings of the cards that come with the deck.
Deck of 78 Doors
Direct position of the Knight of Wands card:
Knight of Wands - Passionate and impetuous person. Impatience and inability to restrain yourself.
The original meanings of the cards that come with the deck.
Rider White Tarot Deck
Description of the lasso:
KNGHT. The horseman is shown as if traveling, armed with a short stick and although protected by chain mail, this is not a military mission. He drives through hills or pyramids.
Direct position of the Horseman of Wands card:
Meanings for Fortune telling: departure, absence, flight, emigration. Not a very educated young man, friendly. Changes place of residence.
Reverse position of the Horseman of Wands card:
Reverse meanings: break, disagreement, break, hesitation, discord.
The original meanings of the cards that come with the deck.
Osho Zen Tarot Deck
Description of the lasso:
Like an arrowhead, the figure on this map knows exactly where it is going. It moves so fast that it has become almost pure energy. But this intensity should not be confused with the manic energy that makes people drive cars at great speed to get from point A to point B. This kind of intensity belongs to the horizontal world of space and time. The intensity represented by the Knight of Fire belongs to the vertical world of the present moment - the recognition that now is the only moment that is possible and here is the only place.
Direct position of the Knight of Fire card - Intensity:
When you operate with the intensity of a Fire Knight, you create waves around you. Some will feel uplifted and refreshed by your presence, others may feel scared and anxious. But the opinions of others are not such a big issue, nothing can turn you back now.
Meaning of the card:
Zen says: think of all great words and teachings as yours terrible enemy. Avoid them because you need to find your own source. You don't have to be a follower, an imitator. You have to be an original person, you have to find your deepest core on your own, without a guide, without a guide. The night is dark, but with the intense fire of exploration, you will definitely come to the dawn. Everyone who burns with a tense question has found the dawn. Others just believe. Those who believe are not religious; they simply escape the great adventure of religion by believing.
In the modern understanding of the Tarot, the Figured Arcana are usually considered as aspects of the character of the questioner himself or those around him, but the traditional meaning of the Knight of Wands does not relate to the individual at all. These are separation, departure, care, flight, desertion, absence (“someone on the run”), relocation, emigration, change of address. In layouts, it indicates an absent person, a person who can change the questioner’s situation, and the fact that the events indicated by other cards have already begun.
In the very traditional version the card foreshadows a trip, business trip, journey or adventure. It could also be just an adventure for the purpose of having fun. The Knight of Wands disrupts the routine with his activity, and gives people who have been sitting too long to shake off the dust from their ears. Perhaps it is for this reason that the card clearly does not have the best reputation among ancient interpreters. When life flowed more measuredly and sedately, the appearance of the Knight of Wands foreshadowed “troubles,” which in themselves were something out of the ordinary.
But even now, this card foreshadows a state of the highest activity, stress, haste, bustle, an exciting flow of events, when time is simply on our heels and we have to do everything at once, because we are suddenly required to do this “everything and at once”. It's a hot, hectic time, a period of turmoil and tension, but you won't be bored.
The Knight of Wands experiences a flash of enthusiasm, an infusion of fresh strength. Energy, initiative, willingness to act, pioneering spirit. His element is storm and stress, impulsiveness and spontaneity. If he has already appeared, the readiness to attack is obvious. The main strength of the Knight of Wands is the indomitable desire to move forward. How this will manifest itself and with what result - other cards will tell you.
She can be a significator of a person who makes changes in our lives, and very quickly. Here there is great inspiration, ardor, enthusiasm, ease of rise and readiness to move mountains, but... The Knight of Wands is a sprinter, he does not last long (in contrast, the Knight of Pentacles is a marathon runner). This feature must be remembered, no matter what the matter concerns. But still internal energy this map is capable of setting in motion surprisingly large and dense layers of existence and moving existing glaciers from their place. The Knight of Wands brings a fresh spirit to the most dead-end and stale matters. In the broadest sense, this card carries the message of a change in the current position and situation (“perestroika”), all that remains is to apply this interpretation to the context of the situation.
With this map, the time factor is never taken into account. This is expressed, firstly, in the fact that everything happens very quickly. Indecently fast. And secondly, the fact is that everything happens much slower than it seems in the fever of the Knight of Wands. It seems to him that there is only five minutes to do here. In reality, everything takes two days, if not more. This is how he lives - always pushing time and always not keeping up with it.
Adventurous! The worn saddle creaks again and the wind of wandering blows into my ears. The Knight of Wands gives courage, bravery, an optimistic approach to life and self-confidence. In this sense, he has a strong will - he knows how to motivate (but not hold back). He is confident in himself and knows what he wants - “everything at once!”
The Knight of Wands is a very independent, charismatic and creative comrade, a changeable and impulsive nature. Daredevil, adventurer, troublemaker, “crazy but nice young man.” Obligations and restrictions disgust him no less than the Jester. The card indicates that a person is in search of new experiences, he is possessed by a thirst for new experience and a huge desire to try his hand at something and then say “I did it!” Why, for what purpose, at what cost - all these questions are taken out of the equation. His classic image is that of a daredevil, a daring young rake (possibly female), attractive and enthusiastic. He makes a great impression, ignites and inspires, but again we must remember that this is a sprinter. Its shine won't last long. More than anything else, the Knight of Wands loves excitement, a surge of adrenaline. Free fall, extreme surfing, racing cars, unbridled sex, jumping on a motorcycle from roof to roof... oh this youth, when will it finally end?! (replica of the King of Swords surgeon putting more stitches on the daredevil). His problem is that actions not performed with high energy, by definition, do not interest him and cause boredom. His sensitivity to subtle vibrations and low-energy phenomena is negligible, and the development of the water (intuitive) aspect of fire is yet to come (the next step is the Queen of Wands).
The Knight of Wands speaks of achieving a very active mode of life, when enthusiasm, energy, and enterprise come to us, we boldly move in all four directions and bravely face any events and turns.
Alchemically, the Knight of Wands personifies fire that is literally choking on oxygen. This is the airy aspect of fire, the path from darkness to light. This is a feverish state of mind. The heat burning in the heart uncontrollably excites and drives you in search of new impressions. In this state it is literally impossible to sit still. Therefore, it carries, in the broadest sense, the meaning of a change in position or position, movement and movement towards the unknown. The fiery coloring of the card, the scarlet plume associated with the image of a burning torch, pyramidal hills, salamanders on a sunny yellow cloak - all this is a clear indication of the element of fire. Yellow is the color of the sun, it correlates with the energy required for activity in material world. In the Hindu tradition, this color is associated with the third chakra, which is the center of the will. Desire and will are presented here in an exceptionally intense form, they require extreme freedom in any sphere, and when annoying obstacles arise, temper, intolerance and rashness easily arise. The conscious mind must recognize the creative self and recognize human limitations - this is the highest task of the Arcana. Overall, he evolves towards the King of Wands (through the "watery" aspect of the Queen - developing a more accurate sensitivity to both reality and the inner impulses of others and gaining an understanding of who and what can be inspired). As he walks his own path, he gradually gains the determination to truly persevere in achieving his goals and lead people with him, awakening in them not only admiration, but also a sense of belonging.
The Knight of Wands is a reckless and ebullient opponent of everything outdated and boring. He seeks every opportunity to accomplish great feats, correct what is wrong in this world, or simply demonstrate courage and fortitude. He is directed, in general, to the same thing as the King of Wands, but he lacks the stability of the motive (if the King is “fire of fire,” then unstable, changeable, “windy” air interferes with the structure of the Knight), in addition, he plays to the public to a much greater extent. The King's fire is capable of lifting a rocket into space, the Knight's fire is capable of burning half the city during the New Year's fireworks display. However, his flame is not empty or intended only for the public. It is the uncontrollably proud and ardent Knight of Wands who rushes around with such concepts as honor, valor, nobility and glory. He cannot disown them with logic (Swords), subordinate them to practical considerations (Pentacles), or drown them in emotions (Chalices), because he experiences them completely essentially, considering them something like a higher duty. It is the Wands that encourage you to enter into unequal battles without retreating a step. Swords are not characterized by such heroism, and they do not at all consider such behavior to be a glorious achievement. Why if there is no chance? Retreat for now, then you will get even... Swords do not understand reckless marches to a frontal attack - it is the Wands that move into it (the prototype of the Luciferic rebellion). If they consider it a matter of honor, it is impossible to persuade them to take care of themselves. In such situations, they diligently keep their honor intact, for their enemies, from those who love them and to whom they are dear.
Astrologically, the Knight of Wands represents the characteristics of the fire signs: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius.
Changes. Perhaps the emergence of new attractive options (compared to the current situation).
The Knight of Wands reversed is considered to indicate non-payment of loans, outstanding loans, money borrowed and a debtor on the run.
Adventurism and enterprise in love. I don’t want to compare a person like the Knight of Wands to a match, although in some ways it would be very accurate. Rather, it is a bunch of dry straw that ignites instantly and burns out just as quickly. Such is the fiery passion for this Arcanum. The Knight of Wands is too much of a fidget to be relied upon. Conquer impromptu? Please! He grabs his partner like a child grabs a new toy, only to throw it into a corner a minute later. So to speak, “loves dearly, leaves silently.” He strives for new acquaintances, but is much more attached to freedom than to those with whom he has hot affairs. Constancy and responsibility are not about him, although the novel can be exciting and unpredictable. According to the Knight of Wands, a person takes the initiative, flirts easily, turns his head, makes dates... the main thing is that he then remembers where, when and to whom. This is a conqueror who storms the fortress he likes without much thought. His frankness, demandingness and pressure can stun a more shy partner until he is speechless (and silence will be interpreted as a sign of consent). He needs “everything at once” in love just as much as in everything else. The Knight of Wands is quite honest and noble, but it is clear from his eyes that it is difficult for him to restrain himself, and delicacy and patience cost him dearly.
Strong instincts, bright sexual temperament, sparks just fly. Excitability and impatience, a person flares up like dry brushwood. This is where “African passion” and violent sex on the first date threaten. The issue of protection will be difficult to resolve, but here it is absolutely necessary (firstly, the Knight of Wands is fickle and careless, and secondly, he personifies situations in which no one thinks about the consequences, but this does not mean that they will not arise) . In intimate relationships, the Knight of Wands is as energetic as in everything else, and before kissing him, it makes sense to fill your lungs with air, since he is unlikely to provide an opportunity to catch your breath. Sex as an adventure and a childish urgency to satisfy desires. It is worth warning that he tends to cool off in the morning after a stormy night (regardless of gender), and he may not at all strive for a new date. The Knight of Wands loves to boast and show off. He is vain and self-confident. At the same time, he has so much life, recklessness and charm that it’s hard not to love him. It is difficult to imagine a more irresistible and “inappropriate” partner for a person striving for reliability in a relationship, but he is the one who cannot resist - the Knight of Wands brings enchanting liberation from routine, which has set the teeth on edge of the respectable man in the street who is tired of serving her. The Knight of Wands is, in general, like an actor in an action film - he is secondary to the fast-paced action on screen. He, like no one else, is able to give, even if short time, such brightness and fullness of life, make you forget about problems, everyday life and worries to such an extent that this alone is worth a lot. The paradox is that he himself as a person most likely will not be very memorable, but the time spent with him will be unforgettable. This is what will be remembered all my life as one of the most dizzying and happiest.
The evolutionary task of the Knight of Wands himself is to move to the next level of development, submitting to love (the Queen of Wands as the water aspect of fire) and rising above himself.
A storm in a teacup, difficulties in implementing events, stopping at full speed. Bickering, discussions, debates, protests, altercations, rejections and refusals, upset deals and negotiations on them. Discord, fight, discord, division. Intra-team rivalry, envy, temper, tense atmosphere. Disagreements, break of friendship. Parting, flight. Traditionally considered an indicator of an unsuccessful marriage, a broken marriage, associated with grooms on the run, leaving husbands. This is also a card of jealousy and sexual hooliganism, such as seduction into an argument.
Some person who causes a lot of trouble and trouble, a disorderly amateur, a violent hooligan or a desperate swindler. Perhaps he feels left out, unsatisfied, he simply has nowhere to put himself.
Interestingly, one of traditional meanings inverted Knight of Wands: parties, factions, groups (including criminals, gangsters). He carries the spirit of fundamental immorality ( main principle: have no principles).
Archetypal correspondencesPhoebus in a chariot of fire
Siegfried walking through a raging fire to awaken Brünnhilde
Jason mining the Golden Fleece
d'Artagnan and all similar characters, merry fellows and brave men, performing a bunch of feats without any special personal gain, just to accomplish them
"Rebel Without a Cause"
The song “Ne me quitte pas” very closely corresponds to the spirit of the Reversed Knight of Wands in content and manner of performance.
MBK is burning because the Knight of Wands is completely lacking initiative... A sluggish, sleepy knight. The reins are thrown, the handles are folded, the horse goes wherever he wants. The man himself is either deep in thought, or hovering somewhere, or sleeping with his eyes open. The background landscape is a rocky desert and crows, desolation - the knight doesn’t care about anything...
Characteristics: the person lacks initiative. He is immersed in thoughts, often sad or philosophical, sometimes he is in thoughts about the eternal, sometimes in memories of the past, and sometimes in fantasies about the future. He is often depressed or simply “not here,” his thoughts can wander somewhere, like a horse let out to pasture, and he himself also likes to wander somewhere aimlessly. The Knight of Wands is often immersed in thought, but it is not a fact that he is productive; it is difficult for him to concentrate on one thing. And sometimes, on the contrary, he gets stuck on one topic, plays it over and over in his head like a broken record, and at such moments he becomes a terrible bore. Often the Knight of Wands plays out a person who wants to be silent, to be alone with himself. The crowd is alien to him; it puts psychological pressure on him and throws him off balance. He is withdrawn, not particularly sociable, sometimes he seems absolutely indifferent, but in reality he may simply not notice something, since he is completely immersed in himself, and sometimes he simply “sleeps on the go.” The card often plays out: despondency, self-absorption and thoughts; mortal boredom and green melancholy that make you want to hang yourself, but you have to overcome yourself and drag yourself forward.
Lack of composure, lack of initiative, absent-mindedness, unpreparedness for sudden active actions; unwillingness to react quickly; passivity, lethargy; actions through force.
In everyday life, he acts out situations when you want to lie down in a corner somewhere, and so that no one moves, but there will definitely be someone who will force you to do something or trudge somewhere.
Can play out situations “come what may”, “where the curve will lead”, letting things take their course and hoping for chance
The card often plays out states when a person has to do something, but he is: sleepy\can’t concentrate\feels bad\passive\doesn’t want to do anything, but is forced.
Business: sluggish business development, letting development take its course, disregard for one’s work, complete immersion in one’s thoughts and affairs that are not related to work, which negatively affects the business. He can play the role of a completely uninitiated employee who sleeps on the go, does everything “on his last legs,” is dull, inhibited, and generally makes him sad with his very appearance. Can play out a lack of initiative partner, because of whom you have to do everything yourself, or characterize the businessman himself, who has given up on his business
Relationships: relationships develop only by inertia. Melancholy and boredom, both partners or one of them, are completely immersed in themselves. Uninteresting with each other, depressive environment; forced movement/development that has a depressing effect on a couple or one of the partners. A oppressive atmosphere, a depressing situation, forcing you to do something under the pressure of circumstances. May indicate that one partner is depressed or self-absorbed and does not care about anything.
Advice: let the situation go "on the brakes"; not to act; think and analyze; do not show initiative; do not allow yourself to be drawn into the whirlpool of events; keep silent, “change location”
Warning: you are too uninitiative, inhibited, lethargic, like a boiled dumpling that has been bitten into pieces!... Everything passes without you and passes you by while you sleep there on the move. You can be forced by circumstances (or people) and you will be forced to obey
*The card can represent forced trips or changes of residence (also forced)©Loki
