Queen of Wands

General Meaning and Interpretation (Upright)

In a general context, the Queen of Wands indicates that you will be optimistic, outgoing and full of energy. You will be accomplishing many tasks and keeping a lot of balls in the air when she appears in your Tarot spread. People will be tired just looking at you because you are always on the go! This card represents taking charge of things and organising your life. It a Minor Arcana card of being efficient and helping others. It can also represent being chaotic and forgetful as the amount of things you have taken on might take their toll after a while. As a person, the Queen of Wands a represents mature female or feminine person who is energetic, vivacious, strong, courageous and passionate. She may be a fire sign such as Aries, Leo or Sagittarius. She is independent, confident, optimistic, outgoing and assertive and she has an abundance of s*x appeal and a great sense of humour. She has an abundance of energy and is a brilliant multi-tasker. In the negative, she can be chaotic, hot tempered and forgetful as she has so many balls in the air at once.

Love & Relationships (Upright) 

In a love Tarot reading, if you are in a relationship the Queen of Wands can indicate that you are in a relationship with someone who embodies the qualities outlined in the above section or you are displaying some of those characteristics yourself in your love life. Remember, she can be fiery but life with her is never boring. This Minor Arcana card can also indicate that you and your partner may feel a surge in energy and optimism within the relationship. Things should be going very well and you both should be feeling very confident, loved and excited. If you are planning a baby, this card is one of the best omens you can get as it represents motherhood and fertility! If you are single, the Queen of Wands can indicate that you will meet someone who embodies the qualities outlined in the above section or you are displaying some of those characteristics yourself in your love life. This card can also indicate that you are ready to go out and meet someone new. You have the right balance of independence, fun and sexiness. Be confident in yourself! People will be attracted to you!

Money & Career (Upright)

In a career Tarot reading, the Queen of Wands can indicate that you are full of energy at the moment on the work or business front and you are taking action and getting things done. Others may be astounded at the amount of tasks you are able to complete as you juggle many projects at once. This Minor Arcana card can signify that you would do well as a manager as you are in control and efficient. If you have been considering a new project or venture this card indicates that you have the ability and you have done your research. It can also indicate that a mature older female who has some of the qualities of the Queen of Wands will help you to advance in your career or business. In a financial Tarot spread, the Queen of Wands indicates that you are managing your money well and are capable of making sound decisions in terms of investments and spending at the moment. Just make sure you moderate your spending and don’t get carried away.

Health (Upright)

In a health Tarot spread, the Queen of Wands is a good omen as she represents health and vitality. Your energy levels should be high when she appears and people may wonder where you get your energy from. This card also signifies motherhood, so if you are trying to conceive it is a welcome card to get in your Tarot reading.

Spirituality (Upright)

In a spiritual context, the Queen of Wands indicates that you desire new spiritual knowledge and practice when it appears. Your enthusiasm is commendable but make sure you put a bit of thought into your direction before deciding on the best course of action.

General meaning and interpretation (Reversed)

In a general context, the Queen of Wands reversed can indicate that you may be feeling pessimistic, temperamental or overwhelmed. You may have taken on far too many tasks and are trying to keep too many balls in the air when she appears in your Tarot spread. You may be exhausted and heading for burn out when she appears! On the flip side, it can indicate that you are being overbearing or sticking your nose where it doesn’t belong when it appears. If you can offer support to people in need, then do. However, remember, if you interfere in someone else’s business they may not thank you! This card can also represent not taking charge of things and being disorganised or extremely chaotic. When reversed, it is a Minor Arcana card of being inefficient or hindering others. As a person, the Queen of Wands reversed a represents mature female or feminine person who may be demanding, overbearing, pushy and self-righteous or a busybody or bully. She may be a fire sign such as Aries, Leo or Sagittarius. She may be unfriendly, jealous, catty, manipulative, spiteful or vengeful. She may be a malicious liar who is deceitful or unfaithful and a trouble-maker. On the flip side, she may simply be someone with low confidence, low self-esteem or who lacks self-belief and is overwhelmed, exhausted or completely burnt out.

Love & Relationships (Reversed)

In a love Tarot reading, if you are in a relationship the Queen of Wands reversed can indicate that you are in a relationship with someone who embodies the qualities outlined in the above section or you are displaying some of those characteristics yourself in your love life. If this is represents your partner, beware as she can signify deceitfulness, unfaithfulness and someone who is manipulative, jealous or spiteful. Alternatively, it can indicate that your partner may be temperamental or suffers from low confidence or low self-esteem. This Minor Arcana card reversed can also indicate that you and your partner may be feeling exhausted or overwhelmed which is not good for your relationship. Try to take time out to relax together. If you are planning a baby, this card is not a great omen as it can represent fertility issues or struggling with motherhood. If you are single, the Queen of Wands reversed can indicate that you will meet someone who embodies the qualities outlined in the above section or you are displaying some of those characteristics yourself in your love life. If this represents someone you are interested in, beware, she may be malicious, jealous, deceitful or manipulative! This card can also indicate that you are not ready to go out and meet someone new. You have may be lacking the self-belief and have low self-esteem. Work on building your confidence and do things that make you feel empowered.

Money & Career (Reversed)

In a career Tarot reading, the Queen of Wands reversed can indicate that you are lacking energy at the moment on the work or business front. There may be frustration at unexpected challenges or obstacles that is leaving you feeling unmotivated or exhausted when she appears in your Tarot spread. Alternatively, this card can indicate that you have taken on too much and you are failing to deliver. You are being too controlling, you don’t need to do everything yourself for it to be done right, you just think you do! Allow others to shoulder some of the responsibility. It can also indicate that a mature older female who has some of the qualities of the Queen of Wands reversed will hamper your advancement in your career or business. In a financial Tarot spread, the Queen of Wands reversed indicates that you are not managing your money well. This can either take the form of extreme overspending or wasting money or the other extreme of being a complete skinflint! Try to find balance. If you are overspending, get control of yourself and if you are being too tight, try to relax and don’t be so afraid of spending.

Health (Reversed)

In a health Tarot spread, the Queen of Wands reversed is not a good omen as she can represent ill-health and lack of vitality. Your energy levels may be low when she appears. This card can also indicate delays with or issues with conceiving so it is not a great omen to see if you are planning a baby.

Spirituality (Reversed)

In a spiritual context, the Queen of Wands reversed indicates that an older or mature female may try to control you on your spiritual journey. This woman may be a mentor or someone who offers you guidance but becomes overbearing and tries to force her own beliefs or practices on you. Take what you can use but throw the rest away. Your spiritual journey is uniquely yours! Don’t let anyone else control it.

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