The Knight of Wands in combination with other Tarot cards often indicates change or a strong desire to change. Sometimes the interpretation is literal and refers to travel, adventure, relocation, or work trips. When interpreting, first of all, pay attention to the neighboring Major Arcana; use the Minor Arcana to clarify the situation.
Knight of Wands: General Meaning
Direct position
In the event that the Knight of Wands falls in a direct position, the card symbolizes a person - a fighter. He is always ready to defend his interests, without fear of related problems and the machinations of competitors. At the same time, he is a romantic, everything in life is interesting to him. Loves arguments and competitions. He does not think for a long time, but prefers to act actively and enthusiastically to ensure that his goals are achieved. Not afraid to take risks.
The fortuneteller creates a fuss around himself.
He wants to see immediate results from his work. Waiting and thinking are not for him. Typically, these people like to do business and sports. They travel often. It's easy for those around them. Having a sense of humor and easy response to troubles, they are open to new ideas. They are generous and impulsive. Among them are many managers and trade union leaders. They are all strong, passionate, active. Reversed position
The Knight of Wands in reverse warns of unnecessary risks. The card speaks of such character traits of the fortuneteller as: frivolity, recklessness, a tendency to dubious adventures, excessive haste, jealousy, and suspicion.
It is no coincidence that failures occurred. This is no one's fault. The man himself provoked them with his rash actions. The card advises you to look at yourself from the outside and reconsider your life goals radically, otherwise the troubles will only get worse. This person is prone to lying. It may happen that he too will be deceived. We need to think about this.
Knight of Staves - Minor Arcana of Tarot cards
Knight of Staffs – Minor Arcana
According to astrology, the Knight of Staffs corresponds to the planet Mars with its passion. The planet resides in Aries - in fact, strengthening the inner fire of life. Zodiac sign – Sagittarius, irresistibly rushing forward to change.
Other names for the Knight of Wands: Knight of Wands, Warrior of Wands, Warrior of Wands, Knight of Sceptres, Horseman of Wands, Horseman of Wands.
Brief description of the Knight of Staves: Starting something new, Passion and uncontrollability, Perseverance in achieving goals, Enthusiasm and initiative.
Description of the Knight of Staffs
The Arcana depicts a young man confidently sitting on a rearing horse. The knight is confident and stable, despite the passion of his four-legged friend. They are like one whole, the horse is always ready to obey any movement of the Knight, but he is in no hurry to curb him, because he himself is filled with determination to move forward.
The Knight holds a staff in his hands as a symbol of power, and first of all, over himself, his desires and passions.
The creators of the Tarot of the Age of Aquarius decided not to focus on the horse, symbolizing passion and movement, but conveyed the essence of the Arcana with a clear image of the rider himself. The movement is indicated by a fluttering purple cloak, while the Knight himself rides with his visor open, his face reflecting confident calm in the success of his campaign. The raised rod symbolizes determination and assertiveness in the face of obstacles.
The sacred meaning of the Knight of Staffs
A quick glance at the Arcanum is enough to understand that we see in front of us a self-confident person standing steadily on his feet (even on four – his horse). He exudes calmness, but such a state can only be achieved by someone who has “made himself” and achieved a lot on his own. Of course, this person deserves authority, even worship in some way.
The horse, which carries its rider into unknown distances, looks very passionate due to its rearing posture, but the calmness of the rider suggests that he has everything under control, including seemingly uncontrollable passions. Nothing can throw this magnificent rider off the saddle, who is used to managing his own destiny and the surrounding circumstances. This is what the horse symbolizes.
The staff in the Knight's hands is raised up and slightly forward. This is the position of an active person, ready to act decisively. It is impossible to take him by surprise, since he is very energetic and is used to taking the initiative.
Mythological correspondence of the Knight of Staffs
In mythology, Arkan ideally reveals stories about the Crusades, the military actions of Attila or Alexander the Great, who, overwhelmed by a passion for victory, enthusiastically went into battle.
The meaning of the straight Knight of Staves in the layout
You need to read the Knight of Staffs taking into account two of its aspects. We must always remember that this Arcana is a court one, therefore, on the one hand, it represents a specific person, on the other hand, it describes a certain state of affairs, characterizes the situation.
As for a specific person, the Knight of Posokhov is a middle-aged man (up to 45 years old) or a young man who has already achieved something in his life and has gotten on his feet.
As for event fortune-telling, Arkan says that a person is persistently moving towards resolving the situation. He may be a little harsh in making decisions, quick to react, active in his actions, but this in no way prevents him from achieving the required result.
A new interesting period begins in a person’s life. It will require strength and energy, but promises very tempting results. This stage will bear fruit only when everything that happens is perceived not passively, but from a position of enthusiasm and passion. In the case of the Knight of Staffs, you should not make far-reaching plans, you need to act according to the circumstances here and now, and then, as they say, the war will show the plan.
If a situation that has been going on for some time is being considered, then Arkan indicates that it will be resolved in the near future. Thanks to what the solution will come, the neighboring Arcana will show in the layout.
It is great if this direct Knight of Staffs falls next to the World (XXI Arcanum). He will talk about a sharp leap up the social ladder. If the Hermit (IX Arcanum) lies next door, then the person will have to work very actively with his internal problems.
The meaning of the inverted Knight of Staves in the reading
The inverted Knight of Posokhov warns that some serious obstacles will stand in the way of solving problems, and they can be caused not only by external circumstances or people from the outside, but also by one’s own intemperance, intolerance and inappropriate haste.
In addition, events will be aggravated by envy, rivalry, and excessive stubbornness. This will lead to various conflicts, which will lead to unpredictable actions and impulsiveness.
The appearance of an inverted Knight of Staves in a reading indicates that a person has entered a stressful period, which unsettles him and can lead to failures in various life issues. All actions that will be taken will be more like the sound of an empty bucket - loud, but useless.
The inverted Knight, just like the upright Knight, gladly takes any risk, but in his case this risk will be little justified. The game won't be worth the candle, and he won't drink champagne. Passions seethe inside a person, which for some reason break out at the most inopportune moment. Can this lead to success?
Direction of self-development
As a lesson, Arkan recommends using such qualities as assertiveness, enthusiasm, initiative, and the ability to seek compromises. All this will help achieve any goals and make a person stronger.
Thanks to the path traveled to the Knight of the Staff, thanks to the experience gained, a person took a certain position in life. He can keep it only through actions, albeit sometimes spontaneous, inexplicable from the position of others, but correct, since no one judges the winners.
The inverted Arcana shows how you can pervert everything useful in yourself, as soon as you lose control over yourself. This leads to excesses, and as a result - to problems. You need to moderate your ardor, learn to cope with passions and be somewhat more restrained in expressing emotions. Then the horse will again carry in the right direction, and will not be driven to an unknown destination.
Job
The straight Knight of Staffs is an excellent card for work layouts. And how could it be otherwise, if such energy boils inside that you can move mountains with its help? A person wants changes in the professional sphere, and this can result in a change in the field of activity, the start of a new project, or a jump up the career ladder thanks to enthusiasm and energy.
The Arcanum indicates that a person is ready to take any risk for the sake of his goals; he now has a spirit of adventurism, which is passionately fueled by the desire for change. Thanks to this bouquet of qualities, a person is able to plunge headlong into exploring something unknown. He is ready to discover new worlds for himself or develop innovative technologies. He is accompanied by courage and determination.
If we are talking about a new job, then it will most likely be associated with long business trips, and distant ones at that. Especially if the Chariot (VII Arcana) appears nearby.
All of the above qualities will inevitably lead a person to success in the professional field, which will be expressed either in career growth or in a significant increase in income.
The inverted Knight of Staffs in work layouts has a negative connotation. All the qualities of the direct Arcana are preserved, but become overly intrusive, which interferes with professional activities. If we are talking about adventurism, then it turns into too risky an enterprise and even with an admixture of scams. The risk with such a card is completely unjustified and entails a lot of problems.
A person needs to be prepared for the fact that in the professional field he will have a worthy opponent who will cause irritation and push him to rash, spontaneous actions. This is the Arcana of changeable states. Passion in work can be replaced by apathy and idleness, or rather even an imitation of work.
The enemy in achieving success can be impatience and the desire to act, despite obstacles and unfavorable circumstances. This situation leads to making mistakes for which you will have to pay.
In addition, the inverted Knight of Staffs speaks of an unsuccessful start to a new project.
Personal relationships
Relations with the direct Knight of Staffs cannot be called calm and measured. They are accompanied by unbridled passion, very active sexual energy, as well as a desire for change. Not without the fact that there may be quarrels in relationships, because the passion of one partner may not always be in tune with the state of the other. At the same time, even such quarrels bring freshness to relationships, removing boredom and routine from them.
The Knight of Posokhov craves change, which can lead not only to changes in the format of relationships, but also to a change of partner. This all happens due to the fact that the thirst for change is accompanied by gambling, adventurism and temperament. If the partner does not respond to these messages, then he will have to step aside. Sometimes this situation can lead to a love triangle. To avoid an unpleasant turn of events in this direction, it will be necessary to build a certain line of behavior that allows a passionate partner to continuously satisfy his passion as a conqueror. Here you will definitely have to arrange a “roller coaster” for him so that he cannot complain of boredom.
The presence of a third person in a relationship can be seen when adjacent to such Arcana as Lovers (VI Arcanum), suggesting a choice, Three of Swords or the High Priestess (II Arcana), meaning a secret relationship. The Devil (XV Arcanum) will also say this.
The presence of a Star (XVII Arcanum) next to the Knight of Staves will indicate a promising relationship, but proximity to Death (XIII Arcanum) will indicate an upcoming break in relations precisely because of the desire for change and passion that the partner cannot realize at the moment.
For a person who is in search, the Knight of Staff promises a new stormy relationship. Their result is not visible from this card, since the card itself symbolizes changeability.
The inverted Knight of Staffs speaks of frivolous intentions in a relationship, either on the part of one partner, or in the thoughts of both. Relationships are accompanied by conflicts, sometimes serious quarrels with a surge of violent negative emotions. In any case, the attraction between partners with such a card fades away, which entails the literal flight of one of the partners.
For a person who is just trying to build a relationship, the inverted Knight of Staffs gives a clear recommendation not to rush, not to be impatient, so as not to make irreparable mistakes and not push away a potential partner forever.
Personality characteristics
The Knight of Posokhov is a very interesting person! He is very active, full of enthusiasm, easily inspired by any idea, and is quite capable of captivating those around him. People like him due to his bright natural charisma.
He is open and honest with friends. He is guided by these qualities in business matters. He has a well-developed entrepreneurial spirit, and it is ideally combined with assertiveness and determination. All this makes such a person very successful in life. From the outside it seems that everything comes very easily to him, but in fact he is like a sponge absorbing new knowledge and using it rationally.
Knight Posokhov knows how to set clear goals for himself, has a progressive mindset, and is inclined to analyze alternative opinions. He never stops there, because satisfaction with the result is only temporary for him. He is more interested in the process of achieving goals rather than the goal in its pure form.
As a rule, such a card indicates a person who has taken place socially. He may be in a high position and have a consistently good financial position. He has many victories in any field. He enjoys well-deserved authority among those around him, because he happily shares the knowledge he has acquired and is generous in his finances.
The Knight of the Staff can sometimes be caught bragging and tending to exaggerate his merits. Maybe because he always talks about everything passionately, and often gets carried away. This is an optimist, eager to breathe deeply and take the most from life.
This is not to say that he is such an entirely positive person. There are also negative qualities in him - cockiness and pretentiousness, for example. But this all manifests itself more when the Knight of Staffs is inverted. He loves to clown around and challenge anyone he meets. He often flaunts and gets irritated when those around him point out this flaw.
He is a rebel by nature and is ready to fight for his ideals to the point of exhaustion, without taking into account the condition of those around him. The spirit of competition is highly developed in him.
The inverted Knight of Staves has a very changeable character. He cannot sit in one place for a long time, hence the changes in work, partners, and the nature of the relationship. Passion and temperament make him react violently to any situation and get started, as they say, in a half-turn. At such moments, he becomes completely uncontrollable and can show violence and aggression.
Health
With a straight Knight of Staffs, one can speak of fairly good health, but if it is not maintained by preventive measures, it can easily be undermined. This fortress is not stable.
An inverted Arcana indicates an exacerbation of chronic diseases and a tendency to injury.
Layout for the situation
In situations, the Knight of Staffs marks the beginning of a new stage, a successful resolution of the situation. You can also talk about help from some wealthy and authoritative person.
If we are talking about a new project, then this Arcanum indicates its favorable development, a good and promising start, and obtaining the expected result. At the same time, the card suggests that a person will have to act as a virgin with enthusiasm and assertiveness.
The Arcanum indicates the favorable development of situations related to travel, business trips or moving to another place of residence. This is a map of positive changes in a person’s life, and the more he strives for them, the more likely and successful they will be. Sometimes the card can indicate a sudden, unplanned departure, especially if the Eight of Wands appears in the reading.
An inverted Arcanum speaks of an unsuccessful outcome as a result of the wrong behavior of the person himself, rash actions on his part, impulsive actions and foolish passions leading to conflicts.
This card indicates problems associated with movement - travel, traveling, moving. You should also be wary of negative aspects with real estate, therefore, if a transaction is planned, it is best to think carefully about the situation and take your time. Strength (VIII or XI Arcana depending on the deck) adjacent to the inverted Knight of Staffs will show forceful intervention in the situation.
Card of the day
On this day, boredom will definitely not irritate you. Today the soul will forgive changes and, most importantly, not follow its lead and not make long-term plans. It is better to surrender to petty passions, which can, of course, drag you into an adventure, but one that is completely insignificant and has no long-term consequences.
The inverted Arcana advises not to hit with a hoof at the beginning of something new. No that day. It is better to moderate your passions so as not to make irreparable mistakes.
Card of the Year
The year will bring a lot of new and interesting things for those who prefer to rush into battle and go through obstacles. The main thing is to protect yourself from rash actions, although you shouldn’t be too sad if something like this happened: there is more than enough energy to fix everything.
The inverted Knight of Staffs will make you feel a lot nervous this year due to conflicts with others and problems in resolving issues. But this is only a year, what is it worth compared to a whole life?
Arcana Council
The Knight of Posokhov recommends putting a rein on your passions and managing them on the path to success. And he will come much faster than expected. The main thing is not to overdo it, so as not to break down and drown in your own passions.
Knight of Wands: Meaning in Love and Relationships
Direct position
If we consider love and relationships, the card denotes strong sexual energy, pleasure from satisfying sexual fantasies, and emotionality. The Knight of Wands symbolizes a temperamental person who is waiting for changes in the love sphere.
Perhaps a new object of love will appear. You will have to choose between already established relationships and uncertain, foggy prospects. If you deceive your partner, it will not lead to anything good. As they say, you can’t sit on two chairs.
Reversed position
When an inverted card appears, this may mean that the fortuneteller often falls in love. He tends to have affairs with the opposite sex. Often, relationships do not oblige you to anything. Constantly changing partners brings dissatisfaction and spiritual emptiness. Often this person thinks only about himself and his desires.
Alternatively, the Knight of Wands warns of a fading relationship with a partner who is currently nearby. You shouldn't be around out of pity. If you break up, you can find happiness with a new chosen one. The card also speaks of a tendency to be very protective of your loved one.
Combined with other cards
How is the Knight of Wands inverted in combination with other cards interpreted?
- With the Jester - the road;
- Reversed with the significator of the questioner - ruin;
- With the Wheel of Fortune - bankruptcy;
- With the Six of Pentacles and the Nine of Pentacles - departure is imminent.
Major Arcana
- Fool Tarot
- Tarot Magician
- Priestess Tarot
- Empress Tarot
- Emperor Tarot
- Hierophant Tarot
- Lovers Tarot
- Chariot Tarot
- The Power of Tarot
- Hermit Tarot
- Wheel of Fortune Tarot
- Justice Tarot
- Hanged Man Tarot
- Death Tarot
- Temperance Tarot
- Devil Tarot
- Tarot Tower
- Tarot Star
- Moon Tarot
- Sun Tarot
- Tarot Court
- World of Tarot
Swords
- King of Swords
- Queen of Swords
- Knight of Swords
- Page of Swords
- Ten of Swords
- Nine of Swords
- Eight of Swords
- Seven of Swords
- Six of Swords
- Five of Swords
- Four of Swords
- Three of Swords
- Two of Swords
- Ace of Swords
Cups (Bowls)
- King of Cups
- Queen of Cups
- Knight of Cups
- Page of Cups
- Ten of Cups
- Nine of Cups
- Eight of Cups
- Seven of Cups
- Six of Cups
- Five of Cups
- Four of Cups
- Three of Cups
- Two of Cups
- Ace of Cups
Pentacles (coins)
- King of Pentacles
- Queen of Pentacles
- Knight of Pentacles
- Page of Pentacles
- Ten of Pentacles
- Nine of Pentacles
- Eight of Pentacles
- Seven of Pentacles
- Six of Pentacles
- Five of Pentacles
- Four of Pentacles
- Three of Pentacles
- Two of Pentacles
- Ace of Pentacles
Knight of Wands: Meaning in Situation and Question
Direct position
When the Knight of Wands appears in a situation, and the card is in an upright position, new opportunities open up in the career of this person. He can safely show all his positive sides, implementing creative ideas. Management will undoubtedly appreciate such an employee. His creative ideas may go further and he may want to change jobs.
Right now is a good time. Everything will turn out great. Changes are coming in the life of a fortuneteller. It is possible to move to a new home. A new love affair and a new job are not excluded. A person may also be inspired and want to realize his ideas.
Business trips and travel to another country are also possible. Everything will work out well. A new type of activity, or a trip, is favorable for the fortuneteller to stay away from his problems and be able to think about his life plans.
If you recently had a quarrel with someone, this is another reason for loneliness.
If you have a vacation coming up, the time spent on the seaside will be fun and carefree. A meeting with a beautiful stranger (stranger) can radically change the fate of a fortuneteller. A casual acquaintance can develop into a strong marriage. Inverted position
of the Fortuneteller, if the Knight of Wands falls in an inverted position, trouble awaits. He is currently under stress. Troubles at work, in relationships with a partner, health problems - all this can unsettle anyone.
A person, worrying and worrying, can make the situation even worse. We must try to control ourselves. As for love relationships, the coldness of a partner can inspire thoughts of breaking up the relationship. There is no need to get excited, because if you pay maximum attention to each other and go on vacation together, you can return the fervor of your previous feelings.
You shouldn’t forget about the sexual sphere. The card warns against marriage. Discord is possible in the team due to the fact that each employee wants to seem indispensable. The fortuneteller does not have a feeling of satisfaction from fulfilling his professional duties. It seems to him that he is out of place.
Basic information about the arcana
The Knight of Staffs card belongs to the Minor Arcana.
Key values:
- passion for life;
- inability to control emotions;
- resistance to change;
- frequent travel;
- achieving what you want;
- zealous defense of one's beliefs.
The main meaning of the lasso is new opportunities. It depends only on the person how he uses them.
In a health reading, the Knight of Wands Tarot card indicates problems with nerves due to overexertion and fatigue. Be sure to rest, otherwise the consequences can be very serious.
Person's character
Describing the character, the card will tell about an overly emotional personality prone to aggression. Here is an adventurer, a two-faced man. He is dangerous with his hot-tempered and unpredictable character.
The lasso indicates an energetic and courageous man. But he also has a negative trait - a penchant for adventurism.
Describing a woman, the lasso will indicate a person with an ambiguous worldview. She is at the same time a very smart woman, but she is also a very cunning lady.
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