Knight of Wands

Upright Meaning

A knight charges forward on a rearing horse, wand raised, cloak billowing with flames. The desert pyramids behind him suggest distant lands and grand ambitions. The Knight of Wands is pure forward momentum — charismatic, bold, and absolutely terrible at sitting still. This card represents a burst of passionate energy, a desire for adventure, or a person who lights up every room and leaves chaos in their wake. The Knight doesn't plan; the Knight acts.

Reversed Meaning

Reversed, the Knight of Wands' fire becomes destructive. Impulsiveness leads to mistakes, passion burns bridges, and the charge forward has no strategy behind it. This may represent a person whose intensity is exhausting, or your own tendency to start things explosively and abandon them when the excitement fades.

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