Tarot Card Symbolism: The Two of Wands Reversed

If you choose to read those Tarot cards that appear reversed (upside down) in a Tarot reading as having different meanings than upright cards, then the Two of Wands in its reversed position usually indicates delays. Delays in business or property matters could come up. Travel is best left for another time, as your travel plans might fall through at the last minute. Partnership deals are problematic right now and a proud or vain person may be the cause of the problems.

Tarot Card Symbolism: The Two of Wands of the Minor Arcana

The Two of Wands of the Minor Arcana of the Tarot is the second card of the Suit of Wands. It follows the Ace of Wands. It is the embodiment of courage and daring, and a willingness to face the unknown.

The Symbolism of the Two of Wands Tarot Card

This card is represented by a man, probably either a nobleman or a very wealthy merchant, gazing out over his territory. There is a lake or ocean in the distance, so perhaps he is looking for his ships, returning from a voyage. Upon the wall where he stands rest two wands, and in his hand he holds a globe of the world.

The General Interpretation of the Two of Wands Card

When appearing in a spread, this card implies the need to apply the lessons of courage and daring, to channel them into something useful. This is generally taken to mean the beginning of a journey, or perhaps striking out on a new path in life.

This card also symbolizes the untapped power that each individual has. The globe in the palm of the merchant’s hand is this power. This card is a suggestion to use it, not simply hoard it. The power is right there, clasped in the palm of the hand. Now is the time to find the courage to put it to good use.

The Inner Meaning of the Two of Wands in Tarot

The Two of Wands is the image of courage and daring, and of taking chances. This card conveys a message that one should strike out on a journey, forge a new path, even if the destination cannot be clearly seen. The destination will never be found until one has the courage and conviction to seek it out, pursing it relentlessly.

The symbols on this card all point to a common theme. They imply that now is the time to act, that the time of patience is at an end. This is the time to be bold and creative. If the individual is hovering on the brink of a decision, the Two of Wands suggests that now is the time to make a move, to make a firm decision.

The Three of Wands follows this card.

Tarot Card Symbolism: The Ace of Wands Reversed

If you choose to read different meanings into those Tarot cards that appear reversed (upside down) in a Tarot reading, then the Ace of Wands in its reversed position could mean that the news you are waiting for will be delayed or might not be as good as you had hoped. A new beginning brings problems. Perhaps the idea is right, but the timing is probably wrong.

Tarot Card Symbolism: The Ace of Wands of the Minor Arcana

The Ace of Wands of the Minor Arcana of the Tarot is the first card of the Suit of Wands. It is the embodiment of true optimism and invention.

The Symbolism of the Ace of Wands Tarot Card

This card is represented by a hand emerging out of a cloud. This comes from seemingly nothing. The hand clasps a single wand, holding it erect. The landscape is both grassy and slightly mountainous. The sky is void of any real color.

The General Interpretation of the Ace of Wands Card

When appearing in a spread, this card implies success backed by hard work. This idea forms the basis of the Ace of Wands. It is a message that true success does, in fact, require effort. If that effort is lacking, then true success cannot be attained.

The hand appearing from nowhere implies luck of some kind. So the true interpretation of this card might be that success is a combination of hard work and luck. Indeed, this is often true in the real world. Success can only be had by those determined enough to pursue it, and only if there is at least a bit of luck involved on some level.

The Inner Meaning of the Ace of Wands in Tarot

The Ace of Wands is the image of optimistic thought. It reminds the individual that positive thinking is more important than many people realize. The power of thought can have great impact, whether it is positive or negative. This card suggests that the individual should maintain positive and optimistic thoughts, so that thought may become reality.

This card is also the card of invention. The Ace of Wands implies that a search for solutions that are ‘outside the box’ should not to be dismissed. Sometimes, conventional solutions just are not plausible, or they are ineffective. In this case, it is important that the individual begin searching for answers that are non-conventional.

Finally, this card also suggests that luck and fortune are deeply connected with success. While it is not dismissing creativity, thought, and hard work, it is implying that luck has a deeper role to play than is often acknowledged. The ‘right place, right time,’ mentality is a powerful message of this card. It reminds the individual to keep an open mind, and look for the opportunities that may arise.

Following this card is the Two of Wands.