Element of Fire

The Suit of Wands

The Suit of Wands is the suit of fire: energy, ambition, passion, and the spark to begin.

Wands carry the element of fire, and everything fire touches: motivation, creativity, desire, and the will to act. When Wands turn up, the reading is often about what lights you up, the projects you are driven to start, and the courage or restlessness that comes with wanting something.

As a mirror, a Wands card asks about your energy and direction. What are you fired up about, where are you pushing too hard, and what wants to be started or seen through?

The 14 cards of the Suit of Wands

From the Ace, the pure seed of fire, through the numbered story to the four court cards. Tap any card for its full meaning.

Common questions about the Suit of Wands

What does the Suit of Wands mean in tarot?

The Suit of Wands is the suit of fire: energy, ambition, passion, and the spark to begin. Its territory is energy, drive, and creativity.

What element is the Suit of Wands?

The Suit of Wands is the element of Fire. As a mirror, a Wands card asks about your energy and direction. What are you fired up about, where are you pushing too hard, and what wants to be started or seen through?

How many cards are in the Suit of Wands?

Fourteen: the Ace through Ten, plus the Page, Knight, Queen, and King of Wands.

Does the Suit of Wands predict the future?

No. In Auspice the Suit of Wands, like every card, is a mirror for reflection, not a prediction. It points to a theme worth noticing, not an event that is fixed to happen.