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Knight of Wands, Rider-Waite-Smith
Minor arcana · Wands

Knight of Wands

The Knight of Wands moves ahead with the enthusiasm of one who leaves: the drive, the taste for movement and the wish to go and see further.

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What the card shows

The rider raises his wand above his head while his horse rears. The mount starts towards the front of the frame, in an arid and hot landscape.

Its light

A clear intent throws a decision into what is real instead of leaving it in discussion: the case moves and the others know where to go.

Its shadow

Once launched, you crush the details and leave badly checked agreements behind you. The effects arrive when the horse stands far off and the correction costs.

Keywords

boldnessmovementambitionenthusiasminitiative

Notes on the symbolism

RWS. Knight of Wands. The reptile motif embroidered on the cloth reappears on the king’s furniture: the same emblem passes from one rank to the other.

What this card invites you to do

Move ahead frankly, and set a checkpoint before the big jump. Check your direction while correction stays possible.

A card does not decide for you.
It shows you where to look.

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