Queen of Wands Key Words#
Before diving deeper into the upright- and reversed Queen of Wands card meaning, first a quick overview of the most important words connected to this Minor Arcana card.
Upright | Fiery passion, energetic, self-assured, wholehearted |
Reversed | Jealous, hot-tempered, selfishness, insecurity |
Yes or No | Yes |
Element | Fire |
Planet | Jupiter |
Astrological Sign | Sagittarius |
Queen of Wands Tarot Card Description#
To fully understand the Queen of Wands tarot card meaning, we will first take a look at the illustration, colors, and symbolism of this court card.
Independent and proud, the Queen of Wands sits on a throne engraved with both sunflowers and lions.
These two images symbolize her unique personality. She is one who is both cheerful and vivacious, passionate and goal-oriented, feminine yet strong.
Holding a sunflower in one hand and a wand in the other, the Queen of Wands direct gaze shows that she fears nothing. The black cat at her feet represents the powerful energy that the Queen possesses and birth/rebirth.
Although the King may be the figurehead, it is the Queen who has the real control.
Upright Queen of Wands Tarot Meaning#
The Queen of Wands symbolizes someone who thrives in leadership roles and isn’t afraid to take the room by storm.
When the Upright Queen of Wands makes an appearance in your reading, she is giving you a solution to your problem: be confident. Even if you have to ‘fake it until you make it.’
Our thoughts can influence attention and action, but they do not determine reality by themselves. The Queen knows this and encourages us all to only focus on what we do want, not the things that are holding us back.
This doesn’t happen overnight. You might reflect on learned beliefs or past experiences that affect current choices. ‘Inner Child work’ is one therapeutic or reflective framework, not a diagnosis or required treatment.
Money and Career Meaning#
If the Queen of Wands shows up in a money or career reading, the card can highlight how much focused effort may help you accomplish at the present time if you are able to focus your energy on your career and finance goals.
If the Queen represents you, you’ll need to pour all of your strength into whatever it takes to meet these goals. Do you need to create a better resume so you can snag a new job?
Perhaps you have the opportunity to elevate at work but need to be ‘all in’ to reach this greater height. Whatever it is, you have to ‘take the bull by the horns’ so to speak, and make things happen.
If this Queen represents someone else, an older female mentor can be one way to interpret the card. Judge any advice, including financial advice, on its merits rather than the reading.
Love and Relationships Meaning#
The Queen of Wands represents the need for love and appreciation in your life. It also carries traditional fertility symbolism, but it cannot predict conception or pregnancy.
Lots of optimism and energy are connected to these types of relationships, but so is being a workaholic and not spending enough time with family and friends. Is there a way that you can focus on your passions while still keeping the spark going home? Doing so will help you thrive!
If you’re single and looking for love, the Queen suggests connecting with someone who has similar interests. Meetup groups in your area are an excellent place to start if you’re looking to date someone with similar hobbies.
Health and Spirituality Meaning#
The Queen of Wands can symbolize vitality and active engagement in questions about physical or emotional health. It cannot predict recovery or answer a medical or mental-health question.
Does this mean that you’ll be magically healed? Probably not. However, the card can be a prompt to identify one realistic form of support or care.
Queen of Wands Reversed Meaning#
As with the Queen of Pentacles and other Court cards, the ‘reversed’ representation of this Minor Arcana card represents the negative aspects of her personality.
Strong and stubborn, the Queen of Wands will defend herself and her family. When things don’t go as planned, jealousy, insecurity, and selfishness can appear.
Are these traits that represent you or someone close to you? If so, the Queen of Wands Reversed sends a warning: being hot-headed can lead to big mistakes and severe consequences.
Although jealousy and insecurity are natural feelings, it is important to ‘sit with’ them. This does not mean letting them take the wheel.
Be careful to use a mixture of emotion and logic when making decisions. Otherwise, you may end up with serious regrets.
Queen of Wands: Yes or No#
The Queen of Wands in a Yes or No reading appears when the card traditionally leans toward yes. Be confident in your next move.
Are you considering a move, a new career, dating, or expanding your family? Treat the card as a prompt to clarify the desire, not as authorization for the decision.
Desire can clarify a direction, but it does not guarantee an outcome. Just make sure to take on the Queen’s positive persona when you begin your journey. It is our thoughts that shape our beliefs, which affect our reality.
Queen of Wands and Astrology#
The Queen of Wands is associated with Pisces and Aries, a water and fire sign respectively. A Pisces is a very interesting astrological sign, often guided by their strong intuitions and emotions. They are ruled by the planet Neptune, which reflects their creative side. A Pisces is often a dreamer.
An Aries is another amazing Astrological sign. They are ambitious and bold, with a strong sense of leadership. They are governed by the planet Mars, which reflects their courage and infamous temper!
Important Card Combinations#
The Queen of Wands and Queen of Cups#
These two Queens can symbolize emotion joined with confident support; they do not establish that a problem exists or that a particular friend will help. Have you been going through a trying time? Have you felt alone or stressed about what to do with a problem? Now is the time to rely on those around you.
The reverse is also true with the Queen of Wands and Queen of Cups combination. If you have a friend who is going through a rough time, be there as a shoulder to lean on. It will be good for both of you.
The Queen of Wands and Queen of Swords#
The Queen of Swords can symbolize candid, discerning support. It does not predict that a particular person will appear. Together the Queens can symbolize confidence joined with discernment or knowledgeable support, not establish a friend’s actions or motives.
The Queen of Wands and a Page of any Suit#
The Queen of Wands with a Page can symbolize learning through curiosity, confidence, or a teacher and may involve classes, art, therapy, intellectual pursuits, and self-development activities.
It is essential to use what you learn to break old patterns that no longer serve you. Close your eyes and think of anything that is holding you back. What can you do to change this? Start here.
The Queen of Wands and the Five of Cups#
Just like the Queen of Wands and a Page, the Queen and the Five of Cups center around learning a valuable lesson. This combination may invite reflection on a past experience, without establishing that the current issue originates there.
When pain or other negative feelings surround a situation, we often try to bury these emotions and move on quickly. This gives us temporary relief but not lasting peace.
The next time you feel a strong emotion or get upset by a situation, consider whether a past experience is relevant, without assuming that it is the cause. What can you learn from this situation that can guide your future?
The Queen of Wands and Death#
Just be calm if the combination with the Death tarot card shows up. If things are not rocky in the present, the combination may still invite reflection on how you respond when change feels chaotic or outside your control. As difficult as it might seem, try to relax and let things flow naturally.
When we try to force things, there can be negative consequences that are worse than the original situation: of course, knowing this doesn’t X out the fact that change can be quite tricky. There are things that you can do to make the process easier. Meditation is an excellent tool as is focusing on self-care.
The Queen of Wands Tarot Inspiration#
Although I write all the descriptions based on the Rider-Waite Tarot deck, it doesn’t mean that I use other decks too. One of my favorite things is to browse the web for beautiful tarot decks and cards.
Here you can find a small selection of beautiful Queen of Wands tarot cards. Did you create a tarot card yourself and want to share this, I would love to hear from you!
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The Queen of Wands in a Reading#
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